Pope Francis

Pope Francis on Saturday issued a new constitution for the Vatican's central administration, known as the Curia, stating that any baptised lay Catholic, including women, can head Vatican departments. Most Vatican departments have been headed by male clerics, usually cardinals. The new, 54-page constitution, called Praedicate Evangelium (Preach the Gospel),…

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Francis and Orthodox Patriarch Kirill of Moscow spoke via video on Wednesday (March 16) to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and joint efforts to promote peace and provide aid to the Ukrainian people. “The discussions focused on the war in Ukraine and the role…

ORLANDO, Fla. – At the opening keynote of the 2022 HIMSS Annual Global Health Conference & Exhibition Tuesday morning, HIMSS CEO Hal Wolf welcomed the crowd of healthcare, information and technology professionals, and urged them to "reengage and reimagine health." After two years of a tragic and disruptive worldwide pandemic…

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In this video grab from handout footage taken and released by the the National Police of Ukraine on March 9, 2022, people are helped out of a damaged building of a children's hospital following a Russian air strike in the southeastern city of Mariupol. Photo by Handout/National Police of Ukraine/AFP…

Pope Francis issued his toughest condemnation yet of the invasion of Ukraine, saying on Sunday the “unacceptable armed aggression” must stop. Speaking to thousands of people in St Peter's Square for his Sunday blessing, Francis also said the killing of children and unarmed civilians was “barbaric” and with “no valid…

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Stepping up his already concerted efforts to secure peace in Ukraine, Pope Francis will deploy two of his most trusted Vatican officials, both cardinals, to go to Ukraine to seek an end to the conflict and to advocate for immigrants and refugees and foster relations with…

Pope Francis issued an emotional plea for an end to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine during his weekly address at St. Peter’s Square on Sunday. “This is not just a military operation, but a war, which sows death, destruction and misery,” said Francis. “The number of victims is increasing, as are…

Bishop Philip Egan of the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth says, “Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this terrible situation in the Ukraine.” He encourages us all to follow the words of Pope Francis that our Lenten observances of prayer, self-denial and almsgiving be offered to help…

(RNS) — If you got to spend 14 minutes with Pope Francis, what would you say?  Recently, this hypothetical scenario became our reality. In October 2021, Pope Francis initiated a three-year campaign to listen to perspectives and wisdom from ordinary Catholics. The goal of this “synodal process,” as it’s called,…