Vatican City, May 8, 2019: Pope Francis has paid tribute to Jean Vanier, whose charity work helped improve conditions for the developmentally disabled in Canada and multiple other countries over the past half-century. The Christian philosopher, writer, humanist and an ardent advocate for the most marginalized by society died onContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Rome, April 18, 2019: “Baptized and sent: The Church of Christ on Mission in the World,” is the theme announced by Pope Francis on Mission Sunday 2018 to commemorate the Centenary of the Promulgation of the Apostolic letter Maximum Illud by Pope Benedict XV in 2019.Continue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Paris, April 17, 2019: Pope Francis and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi were among world leaders who shared their sorrow at the fire that devastated Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. “Following the fire that ravaged a large part of Notre Dame Cathedral, I join you inContinue Reading
By Archbishop Felix Machado Vasai, March 31, 2019: Pope Francis’ journey to Morocco (March 30-31) takes place in the footsteps of the path traced in his visit to Abu Dhabi: “Dialogue with people of other religions is an irreversible commitment,” stated Archbishop Felix Machado, Bishop of Vasai and president ofContinue Reading
Vatican, Mar 30, 2019: Pope Francis issued sweeping new sex abuse legislation on March 29 for Vatican personnel and diplomats that requires the immediate reporting of abuse allegations to Vatican prosecutors. For the first time, the law provides an explicit Vatican definition for “vulnerable people,” who are entitled to theContinue Reading
Vatican City, March 1, 2019: Pope Francis looks set to start his seventh year as head of the Roman Catholic Church on March 13, the same day a high-ranking Australian cardinal will be sentenced for pedophilia. Pope Francis was elected as leader on March 13, 2013. According to his calendar,Continue Reading
Vatican City, Mar 4, 2019: To be effective teachers of the faith, Catholics must be cognizant of their own sins and shortcomings when giving correction and guide to others, Pope Francis said March 3. “So many times, we all know, it is easier or more convenient to discern and condemnContinue Reading
Vatican City, Feb. 26, 2019: Here is a transcript of Pope Francis’ speech on February 24, the final day of a historic Vatican summit on clergy sexual abuse, as posted on the Vatican’s website: Dear Brothers and Sisters, As I thank the Lord who has accompanied us during these days,Continue Reading
Vatican City, Feb 24, 2019: Pope Francis has outlined eight points that the Church will focus on in an “all-out battle” against the sexual abuse of minors to, he said, “turn this evil into an opportunity for purification.” “We need to recognize with humility and courage that we stand faceContinue Reading
Dhaka, Feb. 22, 2019: Pope Francis has offered his solidarity and prayers to victims of a massive fire in the center of the Bangladeshi capital, which has reportedly claimed 78 lives so far. “His Holiness Pope Francis was saddened to learn of the loss of life and of the injuriesContinue Reading
