Catholicism
National Geographic Features Pope Francis on Cover of August 2015 Issue
Pope Francis has been thoroughly profiled for a new issue of the magazine, as well as a new book. National Geographic has released its August 2015…
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Fired Gay Minister Writes Letter to Pope Pleading for His Attention on American LGBTs During Visit
Images via Facebook and Twitter screenshots He’s hoping the Pontiff will “find time to listen to the challenges faced by LGBT people, especially those who are…
Catholicism
Pope Francis is Removing Seedy Bishops in an Effort to Clean Up the Catholic Church
The Pope organized a Vatican commission that determines the policies for the overall Church to follow and several bishops have been removed as a result. Over…
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Recapping Pope Francis’ South America visit
Pope Francis had a history making week in South America visiting Ecuador, Bolivia and Paraguay. Pope Francis has concluded his eight-day tour of South America. The…
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In South America Pope Francis Continues Environmental Battle; Economists, Politicians, Scientists Disagree
Pope Francis declares we no longer can turn our backs on Mother Earth. Pope Francis has continued his campaign for environmental issues during his ongoing visit…
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Pope Francis in South America: Mercy and faith have shaped Latin American culture
Source: CNS video screenshot Pope Francis has been quite busy this week visiting South America. The Argentine-born pontiff visited Ecuador, Bolivia and Paraguay for a “homecoming”…
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WATCH LIVE: Pope Francis at Mass in Ecuador [Video]
At the first destination of his tour of South America, Pope Francis hosts a mass at the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Watch the…
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Jul 6, 2015
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Immigrants, Homeless, and Prisoners Will Get Visit from Pope Francis during U.S. Trip
Pope Francis will visit the United States and Cuba September 19 – 28. According to the Vatican, Francis will meet with homeless, prisoners and immigrants during…
Catholicism
American Right Criticizes Pope Francis’ Involvement in Climate Change Debate
Pope Francis says science shows that human activity is responsible for climate change and views the situation as a moral issue. Republicans speak out against his…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Takes to Twitter to Highlight Issues Raised in His Climate Change Address
The encyclical is considered one of the most important forms of writing to come from a Pope. After delivering his Laudato Si, or Encyclical, on the care of…
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Philippines begins climate change awareness movement called “People’s Pilgrimage”
Yeb Sano will visit many poor countries in his 6-month movement, the “People’s Pilgrimage,” to help them from effects of massive weather catastrophes. Yeb Sano, former climate…
Catholicism
Early Draft of Pope Francis’ Climate Change Encyclical Leaked
Just days before it was meant to be released, Pope Francis’ encyclical on climate change was leaked, disappointing the Vatican. Pope Francis’ highly anticipated encyclical on…