Pope Francis

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

Climate Change

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,

Pope Francis Encyclical

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

China Destroys Christian Crosses – Christians Rebuild Them

China has been destroying Christian churches and crosses for a couple years, but Chinese Christians have remained resilient in rebuilding themselves. Over the past

Philadelphia City Hall

Philadelphia Prepares for Papal Visit and Catholic Gathering of Families in September

The world’s largest Catholic gathering of families will be held in Philadelphia in September, and Pope Francis will attend the event during his first-ever

Multi-faith Bosnia Unites in Preparation for Pope Francis’ Visit

Pope Francis' news of  visiting Bosnia next week is already uniting the multi-faith nation of Bosnia and they are joyously preparing for his visit. Pope Francis will

Martin Schlag

Rev. Martin Schlag thinks Pope Francis will appreciate American economy

Rev. Martin Schlag feels Pope Francis will appreciate the capitalism of America as soon as he gets to know it. Pope Francis’ frequent outspoken

Pietro Parolin

Vatican Stands Behind Cardinal’s “Defeat for Humanity” Statement

After Ireland publicly legalized same-sex marriage, a Cardinal called the decision a "defeat for humanity," and the Vatican stands behind him. Ireland's recent referendum

Xi Jinping

Xi Jinping Urges Chinese Religions to Resist Foreign Influence

President of China Xi Jinping told China's religious to avoid the influence of foreign religious leaders in an attempt to secure the government's control.

Keep out of Politics, Stick to Preaching: Republicans to Pope Francis

Republican politicians urge Pope Francis to stay away from politics and concentrate on the work to lead people to Jesus Christ and Salvation. Republican politicians