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Papal press conference ponders peace
Pope Francis reemphasized opposition to nuclear weapons, the global arms trade, and capital punishment on the plane ride back to Rome following his apostolic visit to Japan and Thailand.
Full text of Pope Francis' in-flight press conference from Japan
CNA's full transcript of the pope's Nov. 26 in-flight press conference, during his flight from Tokyo, Japan to Rome:
Pope's Personal Secretary Will Return to Vatican Congregation for Bishops
The personal secretary to Pope Francis will leave his position in December, after nearly seven years of service to the pope.
Pope in Tokyo: Christ is the Lens that Helps Us Prioritize Our Lives
Amid the confusion and anxiety often found in modern society, Christ offers us the perspective and freedom to order our lives properly, Pope Francis said at Mass in Tokyo on Monday.
Pope Francis in Hiroshima: 'Never again war'
Pope Francis prayed for peace Sunday at the site of the atomic bomb in Hiroshima, where he called for an end to war and the threat of nuclear weapons.
Be Witnesses of Hope in the Face of Evil, Francis Urges Catholics in Nagasaki
On the Feast of Christ the King Sunday, Pope Francis encouraged Catholics to not be indifferent to evil, but to bear witness to hope and to the kingdom of God still to come.
Pope Francis Lands in Japan, Where He Once Hoped to be a Missionary
In a meeting with bishops in Tokyo Saturday, Pope Francis recalled his former desire to be a missionary to Japan, praising those who carried the faith there before him.
Pope Francis in Thailand: Friendship with Jesus lights your path
Pope Francis told young people in Thailand Friday that the secret to happiness is to be deeply rooted in faith in Jesus Christ.
Pope calls Catholics in Thailand to follow in footsteps of early missionaries
Thailand’s first Christian missionaries set out feeling the absence of the Thai people from their lives and wanted to share everything they knew about God’s love, Pope Francis told the country’s Catholics during Mass on Thursday.
Merciful care should affirm the dignity of the sick, pope tells Catholic hospital in Thailand
The dignity of the human person can be recognized and affirmed through loving medical care to the sick and injured, Pope Francis told the staff of St. Louis Catholic Hospital in Bangkok Thursday.
In a meeting with Thailand's Supreme Buddhist Patriarch, Pope Francis encourages peace
Catholics and Buddhists share should work together to advance the cause of mercy in the world, Pope Francis said Thursday during a historic meeting with the Supreme Buddhist Patriarch of Thailand.
Prosecutor Calls for Arrest of Vatican Bishop Charged with Abusing Argentine Seminarians
A criminal prosecutor in Argentina has requested the arrest of Bishop Gustavo Zanchetta, who is accused of sexually abusing two seminarians. Zanchetta is suspended from a position at the Vatican’s central bank, where he was appointed an “assessor” by Pope Francis in 2017.
Cardinal Parolin Says He Arranged Controversial Hospital Loan, Papal Foundation Grant
The Vatican Secretary of State told CNA this week that he is responsible for arranging a controversial loan for the purchase of a bankrupt Italian hospital, and that he arranged with Cardinal Donald Wuerl a grant from the U.S.-based Papal Foundation to cover the loan when it could not be repaid.
Witnesses Better than Initiatives in Parish-based Evangelization, Pope Francis Says
Having a lot of parish initiatives is not the best way to reach people on a deeper level, Pope Francis said Monday, adding that evangelization is about giving a witness to personal encounter with Christ.
Pope Francis Calls Use of Nuclear Weapons 'immoral' Ahead of Japan Trip
In a video message to the country of Japan Nov. 18, Pope Francis said he prays that the power of nuclear weapons will never again be used in the world.
President of Vatican's Financial Watchdog Authority Ends Term
The Vatican announced Monday that René Brüelhart, president of the Vatican’s Financial Information Authority (AIF) has ended a five-year term and Pope Francis has chosen his successor.
Pope Francis: The Poor, Unborn, and Elderly are Neglected in the Frenzy of Modern Life
On the World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis said that the poor and most vulnerable can be left behind in the frenetic haste and self-centeredness of the modern world.
Pope Francis: Women’s Voices are Needed in Vatican Leadership
Pope Francis said Saturday that more women are needed in positions of leadership in the Vatican.
Pope Francis' Message to Those Suffering 'at the foot of the cross'
Pope Francis told those who are sick and suffering Friday that the world needs their prayers.
Pope Francis Urges Dialogue in Face of Ongoing Jihadist Violence in Burkina Faso
Pope Francis urged interreligious dialogue in Burkina Faso Wednesday as ongoing violence by jihadist groups has killed more than 750 people in the West African country this year.
