Pope Francis at Villamor Airbase

Pope Francis Calls on Youth to Combat Economic Injustice and Safeguard the Environment

Speaking at a university campus and later a seaside town during a five-day trip to participate in a youth gathering in Portugal, Pope Francis

Pope Francis

Cardinal Emphasizes Pope’s Devotion in Visiting Mongolia’s Small Catholic Community

As the countdown commences for the inaugural papal visit to Mongolia in early September, the highest-ranking Vatican official in the Asian nation has characterized

Pope Francis Blesses Irish TV Film, ‘Faith of Our Fathers’

Pope Francis has endorsed a film that depicts the tale of a Catholic priest who evaded British colonial authorities during a dark period in

2019.10.08 SCOTUS Protest for LGBTQ Equality, Washington, DC USA

“Love the Sinner, Hate The Sin” Wears Thin in a New Climate of Faith-Based Hate

The Episcopal Church has opened its doors to same-sex marriage, thus acknowledging the rights and personhood of the LGBTQ community. Some dioceses, however, are

Pope Francis March 2016

Pope Francis Calls Attention to the Importance and Beauty of Easter

Calling Easter Sunday “the most important and beautiful day of history,” Pope Francis addressed an audience of around 100,000 people after presiding over Mass

Pope Francis March 2016

Pope Francis Demands End to ‘Choking’ of Africa During Two-Nation Tour of the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan

Pope Francis has warned world leaders as well as combative communities to stop profiteering from Africa’s extensive natural resources and robbing the continent of

Archbishop Chaput Wants Pope to Cancel Youth Conference

What is the Synod of Bishops? A Catholic Priest and Theologian Explains, By William Clark

On Oct. 10, 2021, Pope Francis formally opened a two-year process called “a synod on synodality,” officially known as Synod 2021-2023: For a Synodal

Pope Francis Assigned the First African-American Bishop to Head the D.C. Church

Profiles in Faith: Wilton Cardinal Gregory: First African American Cardinal Advocates for Ethics and Inclusiveness

Introduction In October 2020, when Pope Francis announced his selection of 13 new cardinals from eight countries as diverse as Rwanda, Chile, Brunei and

Pope Francis Pleads for Ceasefire in Syria

Profiles in Faith: Pope Francis

INTRODUCTION When white smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel March 13, 2013, heralding the selection of a new Pope, it set

New Study Reveals Religious Oppression Around The World

Religious News From Around the Web November 16, 2020

Pope Vows to “Uproot Evil” of Clerical Sexual Abuse, Ten Million Hindus Could Meet During Pandemic,Government Restrictions on Religion at All-Time High, Justice Alioto