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Pope Francis reflects on the image of ‘doors’ in his homily for the Solemnity of Sts Peter and Paul. By Christopher Wells In his homily for the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Pope reflected on the image of “doors” – the doors that opened up when Peter was freed from prison, and the metaphorical …
Welcoming a delegation from the Mosque of the Italian city of Bologna, Pope Francis commends the friendship between Christians and Muslims and calls for all religions to be respected, free from proselytism and impediments. By Deborah Castellano Lubov “The world, especially at this moment in history, needs believers who are consistent and strongly committed to …
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a brief encounter with US President Joe Biden on Friday on the margins of the G7 Summit in Italy, as world leaders gathered for a “family photo” following an outreach session that was devoted to AI and energy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi with US President Joe Biden. (REUTERS) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} …
Pope apologizes after using homophobic slur Pope Francis apologizes after being quoted using homophobic slur 00:30 Pope Francis’ office issued a statement on Tuesday responding to reports that the pontiff had used a homophobic term for LGBTQ+ people in a closed-door meeting with bishops. “In the Church there is room for everyone, for everyone! Nobody …
The Director of the Holy See Press Office, Matteo Bruni, tells reporters that Pope Francis is “aware” of the articles about a closed-door conversation with Italian Bishops, and affirms that the Pope “never intended to offend or express himself in homophobic terms, and he apologizes to those who felt offended”. By Vatican News “The Pope …
Pope Francis apologized Tuesday after he was quoted using a vulgar term about gay men to reaffirm the Catholic Church’s ban on gay priests. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni issued a statement acknowledging the media storm that erupted about Francis’ comments, which were delivered behind closed doors to Italian bishops on May 20. Italian media on …
Pope Francis recognizes a miracle attributed to Blessed Carlo Acutis and another to Blessed Giuseppe Allamano, and approves the canonization of 11 martyrs in Syria. By Devin Watkins Cardinal Marcello Semeraro, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, met Thursday with Pope Francis, who approved the promulgation of several decrees related to the …
Pope Francis asks again for prayers for those who suffer “terrible consequences” of conflicts, and reflects on receiving a rosary and a Gospel book from a soldier who died on the front lines. By Deborah Castellano Lubov To win the madness of war, too many young people die. Pope Francis decried this reality at the …
Vatican City: Pope Francis said in his Christmas message on Monday that children dying in wars, including in Gaza, are the “little Jesuses of today” and that Israeli strikes there were reaping an “appalling harvest” of innocent civilians. In his Christmas Day “Urbi et Orbi” (to the city and world) address, Francis also called the …