Vatican

Pope Francis says he hopes 'seeds of peace' will bear fruit in Africa

Sep 12, 2019

Upon his return to the Vatican after a six-day trip to Africa, Pope Francis said Wednesday that he hopes the "seeds of peace" sown during his apostolic journey will bear fruit in Mozambique, Madagascar, and Mauritius.
Vatican authorizes ‘Vos estis’ investigation into Minnesota bishop Hoeppner

Sep 12, 2019

Bishop Michael Hoeppner is the first sitting U.S. bishop to be investigated under new misconduct protocols introduced by Pope Francis earlier this year.
The strength of a people asking to be confirmed in the faith

Sep 12, 2019

Following Pope Francis’ Apostolic Visit to three African nations, the Prefect of the Dicastery for Communication reflects on the mystery of the Church that gathers around the Successor of Peter.
Pope erects new ecclesiastical province in East Timor

Sep 12, 2019

Pope Francis on Wednesday created the new ecclesiastical province of Dili in East Timor, elevating the Diocese of Dili to the rank of a metropolitan archdiocese.
Pope: We have fewer children because we are too attached to individual well-being

Sep 11, 2019

During the in-flight press conference on his way back from three African nations, Pope Francis recalls the joy of the children he met and says the State has the duty to care for families. He says that xenophobia is “a disease” and appeals for the safeguarding of cultural identity in the face of ideological colonization. He reflects on criticism he receives and answers a question regarding the rumours of a possible schism in the Church saying “I pray it will not happen, but I am not afraid.”
Pope thanks Our Lady upon return to Rome from Apostolic Journey

Sep 11, 2019

Pope Francis offers a prayer to Mary upon his return to Rome after his Apostolic Journey to Mozambique, Madagascar, and Mauritius.
Pope Francis made us proud to be Mauritians!

Sep 11, 2019

Pope Francis’ one day visit to Mauritius saw the entire population come together to welcome their special guest.
Pope Francis says he welcomes constructive criticism

Sep 11, 2019

Speaking aboard the papal plane from Madagascar to Rome Tuesday, Pope Francis said he welcomes criticism if it is given openly, fairly, and with a willingness to be debated.
Pope to authorities in Madagascar: Promote integral human development

Sep 09, 2019

On the second leg of his 3-nation Apostolic Journey, Pope Francis delivers his first speech in Madagascar to authorities, representatives of the civil
Who was the Jesuit priest the Pope mentioned in Madagascar?

Sep 09, 2019

In his speech to the civil authorities of Madagascar, Pope Francis quoted Fr Antoine de Padoue Rahajarizafy, SJ. Who was he?