Vatican

Pope to Church leaders: 'scourge' of minor sex abuse must stop

Feb 06, 2015

has sent a letter to religious superiors and presidents of episcopal conferences, asking for their full cooperation in ending the sexual abuse of minors, and making the Church a safe haven.
Tech-savvy Pope shares laughter, advice with special needs kids

Feb 06, 2015

Pope Francis virtually joined seven young people with disabilities and special needs in his second Google Hangout as pontiff, sharing jokes, advice and encouragement.
Pope gives 300 umbrellas to Rome's homeless amid downpour

Feb 06, 2015

After several days of rain and dreary weather that has not yet cleared, the Vatican’s papal almoner has distributed 300 umbrellas to homeless persons around Rome on behalf of Pope Francis.
Pope: A good father knows how to chastise without belittling, knows how to forgive and tirelessly protect

Feb 05, 2015

" A good father knows how to wait and knows how to forgive, from the depths of his heart. Certainly, he knows how to correct with firmness: he is not a weak father, complacent, sentimental.
Pope Francis urges end to scandal of 'fratricidal' violence in Ukraine

Feb 05, 2015

As the number of deaths in Ukraine continue to rise amid escalating violence, Pope Francis has called the war “a scandal,” and urged the international community to “make every effort” for peace.
Pope: The best thing parents can give their children? Wisdom

Feb 05, 2015

In his Wednesday general audience, Pope Francis said the role of parents is to teach their children with patience, gentleness, firmness and encouragement.
Vatican commission to oversee Catholic university in Jordan

Feb 04, 2015

The Vatican Secretariat of State has established an ad hoc commission to oversee the American University of Madaba, a Catholic university in Jordan, to examine its financial stability, its governance, and its academics.
Pope: The Gospel is more important than soap operas or gossip

Feb 04, 2015

In his homily Tuesday Pope Francis noted the importance of contemplating scripture, and urged faithful to read the Gospel for 10-15 minutes a day, rather than watching soap operas or exchanging gossip.
Pope Recognizes Martyrdom of Archbishop Oscar Romero

Feb 04, 2015

The Congregation for the Causes of Saints announced that Pope Francis has recognized the martyrdom of Archbishop Oscar Romero of San Salvador.
Heroes amid a haunted past: Pope meets, praises Lithuania's bishops

Feb 03, 2015

Pope Francis praised Lithuania's bishops for their courage in a nation marked by both a history of persecution against the Church as well as modern threats of secularism and relativism.