Pope Francis

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — In a message to young people attending an event in Italy on the environmental crisis, Pope Francis encouraged activists to promote human relationships and environmental protections by overcoming divisions. “There must be harmony between people — men and women — and the environment,” the pope said…

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Francis condemned recent instances of abuse of power within Catholic movements and organizations, reminding leaders that “to govern is to serve,” during a gathering at the Vatican on Friday (Sept. 16). Speaking to delegates of Catholic lay and religious movements at the Vatican, Francis said…

More than 670,000 Americans have now died from Covid-19 in the last 18 months, with thousands dying in recent weeks even though a safe and effective vaccine is widely available. Americans have not died in such numbers since the Spanish flu pandemic 100 years ago or the Civil War 50…

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — In Pope Francis’ vision for the future of the Catholic Church, bishops will no longer make decisions alone but in dialogue and discernment with the faithful in their community. The new, expanded two-year process to prepare for synods will begin in October and promises to flip…

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Pope Francis has cautioned bishops about wading into politics as U.S. bishops question whether or not to deny communion to pro-choice politicians such as President Biden.  The pope spoke with reporters on a flight from Slovakia to Rome, during which reporters had asked about the debate that has returned to…

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — From Haiti to Afghanistan, the Catholic Church sought to address global crises this week through financial and humanitarian aid, as well as heartfelt appeals for political leaders “to act according to conscience.” Since the Taliban rose to power in mid-August and sent Afghanistan spiraling into chaos,…

Mondadori PortfolioGetty Images Pope Francis has filmed a global PSA urging people to get vaccinated against Covid-19. In a special video which the spiritual leader recorded in Spanish with the nonprofit Ad Council, and which was subsequently translated into English, he described taking the vaccine as an "act of love,"…

Pope Francis delivered a call to action for the world: Get vaccinated. "Being vaccinated is an act of love," he said in a public service announcement released Wednesday. "To ensure the majority of people are vaccinated is an act of love." The pontiff and six other church officials from North,…

/ Europe Issued on: 18/08/2021 - 12:08 Pope Francis delivers the Sunday Angelus prayer from the window of his study overlooking St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on Agust 15, 2021. © Andreas Solaro, AFP Pope Francis said getting the coronavirus vaccine was "an act of love" Wednesday, as the…