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Pope Francis: Sex workers, abandoned children are a result of our indifference

Sep 18, 2015

On Thursday Pope Francis said that abandoned children and exploited sex workers forced to live on the street are a “shameful reality” in modern society, and encouraged efforts to find more concrete ways to help them.
Families and Parishes should be ‘centres of love,’ Pope says

Sep 17, 2015

A church that lives according to the Gospel must always have its doors open and be a welcoming community, not "an exclusive, closed sect," Pope Francis said.
God reconciles by walking with His people

Sep 17, 2015

God reconciles and brings peace in the little things, walking with His people. This is his style, he has no magic wand. The Pope reiterated this at the morning Mass in St Martha’s House.
Priests lacking mercy shouldn’t hear confession; get a desk job

Sep 17, 2015

To be a true Christian means being gentle, humble and kind. It also means being generous, merciful and very patient with one another.
A person who can’t forgive is not a Christian

Sep 17, 2015

Pope Francis reiterated his condemnation of those who produce lethal arms to be used in wars and said Christians must forgive and show mercy in all that they do.
Revamped annulment process focuses on speed, role of local bishops

Sep 17, 2015

In a reformed marriage annulment process, Pope Francis has made significant changes, giving more of a role to the local bishop, dropping automatic appeals, and declaring the process free of charge.
White House invites several opponents of catholic teaching to greet Pope Francis

Sep 17, 2015

President Obama will apparently test just how far Pope Francis’ notorious tolerance will go by inviting a rogue’s gallery of people opposed to Catholic teaching to greet the pontiff at the White House during his visit next week.
For Pope Francis, religious fundamentalism diverts us from the true God

Sep 17, 2015

Religious fundamentalism keeps God at a distance, and keeps believers from building bridges with others, Pope Francis reflected on Sunday during a radio interview.
Francis' Council of Cardinals proposes a new congregation for the Roman Curia

Sep 17, 2015

The Council of Cardinals finally submitted to Pope Francis on Wednesday a proposal to establish a new congregation for laity, family, and life in the Roman Curia, after widespread discussion and anticipation.
Pope: Women protect humanity against evil

Sep 17, 2015

Women have a special God-given role in protecting each generation against the evils of its time, Pope Francis said in characteristically off-the-cuff remarks during his weekly Wednesday general audience.