Pope calls escalation of conflict in Middle East ‘unacceptable’ September 25, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis called the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East “unacceptable,” after Israel and Hezbollah exchanged increased airstrikes, with Israeli missiles killing hundreds in Lebanon.
Pope: ‘Never dialogue with the devil’ September 25, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, social media, Uncategorized, Vatican, World News Christians must acknowledge the reality of the devil acting around them and remain steadfast in resisting his temptations, Pope Francis said.
Stop wars ‘while there is still time,’ pope says September 25, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, News, Vatican, World News Wars are destroying the world, and religious leaders must join together to urge their governments to “stop while there is still time,” Pope Francis said.
Belgium volunteers, church officials roll up their sleeves for Pope Francis’ visit September 25, 2024By Luuk van den Einden OSV News Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Numerous volunteers and professionals are doing everything in their power to make Pope Francis’ visit to Belgium go smoothly.
Pope resumes meetings after day of rest September 24, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis met with the bishops of Mozambique Sept. 24, a day after he had canceled his scheduled audiences because of “a mild flu-like condition.”
Prevent use of AI to influence public opinion, voting, pope says September 24, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: 2024 Election, Feature, News, Vatican, World News The risk of artificial intelligence being manipulated to influence public opinion and to interfere with elections must be acknowledged and prevented, Pope Francis said.
Pope asks police to be examples of moral integrity, charity, respect September 24, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Celebrating the feast of St. Matthew with Italy’s financial police, Pope Francis urged them to follow the example of their patron, the tax collector who became an apostle, by not only being just, but also bringing charity and solidarity into their work, especially with migrants and the victims of crime.
U.S. cardinal: Church should prioritize nonviolence, not ‘just war’ September 23, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News The Catholic Church should focus on promoting active nonviolence, rather than refining just war theory as conflicts continue to flare up around the world and threaten peace, U.S. Cardinal Robert McElroy of San Diego said.
Pope condemns killing of Catholic environmental activist September 23, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Environment, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis expressed his grief over the killing of a churchworker in Honduras, expressing solidarity with those “who see their fundamental rights violated” and are targeted for their advocacy for the poor and for the care for the planet.
True power is exercised in service of the weakest, pope says September 23, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News While people can get caught up in the pursuit of power and greatness, Jesus teaches that true power is found in the humility of being a servant to the most vulnerable, Pope Francis said.
With trip planned, ailing pope cancels appointments to rest September 23, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Saying Pope Francis had “a mild flu-like condition,” the Vatican press office announced he had canceled his scheduled audiences Sept. 23.
Pope encourages ecumenical efforts to find common date for Easter September 21, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Easter, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Easter belongs to Christ, not to people deciding where it falls on a calendar, Pope Francis said.
