Catholicism
Pope Francis Held Global Meeting on Sex Abuse
The Vatican, many believe, will not keep its promises. Pope Francis inaugurated the synod "Young People, Faith, and Vocational Discernment" at a time when the Catholic…
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Pope Francis Urges Action Rather Than Apathy in Fight Against Evil
“If we do not oppose evil, we feed it tacitly.” Often religious people struggle with the question of whether it is enough for them not to…
Catholicism
Pope Francis’ World Day of Peace Mass on New Year’s Day
Refugees and migrants should be welcomed and not subjected to xenophobia Pope Francis chose January 1, the day the Catholic calendar designates as “World Day of…
Bahá'í Faith
Nuns and Refugees Participate in Religious Half-Marathon in Rome, Commended by Pope Francis
Runners came from multiple faiths Participants of 'Via Pacis' race, where amateur athletes comprising of nuns, refugees, disabled, and parents pushing their children, ran the 21-kilometer…
Catholicism
Thousands Celebrate Easter Sunday with Pope Francis
Thousands filled St. Peter’s Square for the pope’s Easter Sunday Mass. Thousands of the faithful braved intense security checks to celebrate Easter Mass with the pope[/tweetit]…
Catholicism
The Pope Wants You to Put the Phone Down and Read the Bible
The maiden Sunday of Lent saw Pope Francis urging the faithful to read the Bible often as they glance at their cell phones.[/tweetit] This, he said,…
Art
Vatican & Rome’s Jewish Community Team Up for First Art Exhibit Together
Rome’s Jewish community and the Vatican join forces for art exhibition. Rome’s Jewish community and the Vatican Museums will be holding a joint art exhibition[/tweetit] from…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Stresses Importance of Phone-Free Family Dinners
Pope Francis says to put the phone down and bond with your family at dinner to avoid starting a “war.” Pope Francis is an avid promoter…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Wants Catholics to Focus on Jesus This Christmas
The Holy Father reminds the faithful about Christ’s humble birth; advises Catholics to draw inspiration from Mary and Joseph. Pope Francis gave a call on Sunday…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Prays for Italy’s Earthquake Victims
Pope Francis issued a statement of prayer for Italy’s earthquake victims. Pope Francis issued a statement Wednesday about the earthquake in central Italy wherein over 70…
Catholicism
Girl Cancels Disney World Quinceañera to See Pope Francis
Teen choses the Papal Palace over a trip to Disney World. Quinceañera is a celebration of a girl's fifteenth birthday in parts of Latin America. Unlike…
Catholicism
Happiness is Not in an App Says Pope Francis
Pope Francis tells teens to get their noses out of their smartphones to find love and freedom. Pope Francis told the thousands of young boys and…