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Complaining the world is Evil is "not Christian": Pope Francis to Pastoral Agents
The pope spoke Thursday evening at the Cathedral Basilica of Notre-Dame de Québec to those engaged in pastoral ministry.
A look Beyond Headlines: Pope Francis Encounters Catholic, Life History on Canada Journey
This “penitential pilgrimage” is dedicated to a real path of reconciliation with the Native American populations, and at the same time it is also an apostolic journey to a country with a rich and varied Catholic history.
Pope Francis Preaches Sharing Faith with Love Before 50,000 at Largest Stadium in Canada
Developing a theme he introduced earlier in his "penitential pilgrimage," the pope reflected on the importance of presenting the faith to others in a loving way, rather than with proselytism.
Pope Francis in Canada for a Six-day Cross-country Visit: Photos
Upon his arrival in Edmonton, the pope was greeted by representatives of Canada's indigenous peoples.
Here’s What Pope Francis Said on the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
The special observance is held on the fourth Sunday in July to roughly coincide with the feast day of Sts. Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of Jesus.
Pope Francis Begins "penitential pilgrimage" to Canada
During his six-day trip, he’s expected to meet with and apologize to indigenous Canadians for abuses committed at Church-run residential schools.
How to Receive Plenary Indulgence July 24 on the World Day for Grandparents and Elderly
All it takes is a phone call, together with confession, Holy Communion, and prayer.
Pope Francis in Canada: A Papal Pilgrimage for Healing and Reconciliation
The 37th Apostolic Journey of Pope Francis, which will take him to Canada from July 24-30, is a "penitential pilgrimage” that may also help to heal and reconcile another relationship.
In New Decree, Pope Francis Makes Changes to Opus Dei "to guard the charism"
Pope Francis issued a document on Friday that changed the oversight of Opus Dei. It also decreed that its leader, the prelate, can no longer be a bishop.
Bishop-elect in South Africa Pledges to Assist Archbishop in “realizing pastoral plan”
The newly appointed Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Pretoria in South Africa has said he will strive to assist the Local Ordinary of the South African Metropolitan See realize the pastoral plan that was launched in June.
The Poor Suffer Most from Heat Waves, Drought, Other Environmental Extremes: Pope Francis
As Europe faces record high temperatures and summer wildfires, Pope Francis has pointed out that the poor suffer the most from heat waves, drought, and other environmental extremes.
Vatican Warning: Germany's "Synodal Way" Poses "threat to the unity of the Church"
The Vatican has issued another warning of a new schism from Germany coming out of the “Synodal Way”.
Appointment of Women to Vatican Dicastery an “important development”: South African Nun
An official of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has lauded Pope Francis' decision to appoint three women to the Dicastery of Bishops, and described the move as an “important development” in the history of the Catholic Church.
Pope Francis Appoints Bishop for Kenya’s Maralal Diocese, Apostolic Nuncio to Sierra Leone
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Hieronymus Joya as Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Maralal in Kenya and Mons. Walter Erbì as Apostolic Nuncio to Sierra Leone.
Pope Francis Lauds Nairobi Congress on Theology as “a sign of an outgoing African Church”
Pope Francis has expressed his delight about the ongoing second biannual Pan-African Catholic Congress on Theology, Society, and Pastoral Life, which members of the Pan-African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network (PACTPAN) organized in Nairobi, Kenya.
Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of 72-year-old Zimbabwean Bishop, Appoints Caretaker
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Michael Dixon Bhasera of the Catholic Diocese of Masvingo in Zimbabwe, the 72-year-old Catholic Church leader who started his Episcopal Ministry in the Zimbabwean Diocese of Gokwe in October 1991.
Pope Francis Appoints Italian-Born Cleric as Apostolic Nuncio in Liberia
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Walter Erbì, a native of Italy, as the new Apostolic Nuncio to Liberia and assigned him the Titular See of Nepeta in Italy with the dignity of Archbishop.
Pope Francis Warns of Toxicity in Social Media, Calls for Inclusion in Digital Space
Pope Francis has called on Catholics to counter toxicity in social media, and to engage in dialogue and education to help deal with “lies and misinformation”.
Eastern Africa Catholic Bishops Conclude Plenary with Call for New Environment Strategies
Catholic Bishops of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) have concluded their 20th Plenary Assembly of in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, with a call for tactical changes in addressing the challenges of climate change in the region in line with Pope Francis’ Encyclical Letter, Laudato Si’.
Pope Francis Appoints National Major Seminary Rector in South Africa Auxiliary Bishop
Pope Francis has appointed the Rector of St. John Vianney National Major Seminary the Auxiliary Bishop of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Pretoria in South Africa.
