Vatican

The hungry ask for dignity, not charity

Nov 27, 2014

Pope Francis spoke passionately on behalf of the more than 800 million hungry people in the world today, and an estimated 2 billion people that suffer from micronutrient deficiencies, when he addressed the Second International Conference on Nutrition at the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations in Rome, November 19-21.
An inward-looking Turkey looks to Pope Francis' visit with sympathy

Nov 27, 2014

When Pope Francis starts his visit to Turkey in a few days, he will find an inward-looking country. Local newspapers have so far been quite discreet in their coverage of the Argentine pope's visit, a far cry from the hype that preceded Benedict XVI's arrival in 2006.
The Pope sides with the Gospel, not political ideologies

Nov 27, 2014

Pope Francis has said he aims to express the social doctrine of the Church, not the views of partisan political philosophies, suggesting it is reductionistic to say otherwise.
Be brothers and sisters for peace, Pope tells Europe

Nov 27, 2014

Pope Francis said Tuesday that brotherhood and a spirit of mutual service are needed to overcome conflict, telling the Council of Europe that both the continent and Christianity have special roles to play in this work.
The Church isn’t static – she’s a pilgrim on a journey, Pope says

Nov 27, 2014

Pope Francis in his weekly general audience said that the Church on earth is on a pilgrimage to heaven guided by the Lord, who will lead us to the fullness of joy and truth at the end of time.
Pope's Philly trip could be a turning point on US marriage front

Nov 27, 2014

Legal expert Alan Sears said that the push for marriage redefinition in the U.S. has provided a platform for the issue at large and that Pope Francis' visit in 2015 could mark a shift in the contentious debate.
Pope: "Building together" A Europe based on man, not the economy

Nov 26, 2014

"Building together a" Europe that does not have the economy at its center, but the dignity of the person and his inalienable values.
Pope tells 'haggard' Europe that human dignity is key to renewal

Nov 26, 2014

Pope Francis’ address to the European Parliament touched on a variety of issues, all of which, he said, ought to promote the “centrality” of the human person so that a true cultural renewal can be attained.
Scholars: No, Benedict XVI doesn't support Kasper in Synod debates

Nov 26, 2014

A new volume of Benedict XVI's collected works includes an updated version of a 1972 essay in which he had suggested that the divorced and remarried could receive Communion – but the Pope had long since abandoned that position, scholars noted.
Is dialogue with terrorists a lost cause? Pope Francis says no

Nov 26, 2014

Speaking to journalists in-flight on his way back from Strasbourg, Pope Francis touched on dialogue with extremist terrorists – saying that although it's difficult, the door is never completely closed.