Vatican

Pope on Charlie Hebdo: Don't kill in God's name but don't insult faith

Jan 16, 2015

During an in-flight press conference Pope Francis spoke on the Charlie Hebdo terrorist attack, saying that freedom of expression has limits but no one has the right to kill in the name of God.
Gift from heaven? Pope receives unexpected visit from St. Therese of Lisieux

Jan 16, 2015

During his flight to the Philippines, Pope Francis thanked a French journalist who gave him an image of St. Therese, saying that instead of giving the usual rose when he asked for help, St. Therese came to him herself.
Pope Francis sees 'powerful missionary potential' in Philippines

Jan 16, 2015

Pope Francis on Friday repeated his praise for the Philippines’ Christians as he encouraged bishops, clergy, vowed religious and seminarians to proclaim the Gospel, identify with the poor and help the “broken in spirit.”
Pope Francis: Philippines' 500 years of Christianity can inspire more good

Jan 16, 2015

Pope Francis praised Philippines Catholics’ strong faith and challenged them to continue to let the Christian message bear fruit, noting the upcoming 500th anniversary of Christianity’s arrival in Philippines.
An environment encyclical in March? Pope Francis hopes so

Jan 16, 2015

During an in-flight press conference on his way to the Philippines, Pope Francis said he plans to have his much-anticipated encyclical on man's relationship with creation finished in March.
Full transcript of Pope's interview in-flight to Manila

Jan 16, 2015

Speaking to journalists aboard the Jan. 15 flight from Sri Lanka to the Philippines, Pope Francis discussed his trip, his recent canonizations, the upcoming encyclical on ecology, and reasonable limits to freedom of expression.
God created all people, desires to save them

Jan 15, 2015

In every age and in every culture, people seek God just as the Three Kings did and, in every age, with the help of the Holy Spirit, they find him in the surprising humility of a baby born in a manger, Pope Francis said.
A world without mothers would be inhumane, lacking tenderness

Jan 15, 2015

Mothers are indispensable to society and the church, showing the world what it means to generously give oneself for others, to respect life and to display tenderness and moral strength even in times of trouble, Pope Francis said.
Overwhelming welcome for Pope Francis foreseen in Philippines

Jan 15, 2015

Pope Francis can expect a warm and enthusiastic welcome in the Philippines, say two natives of the country who work in media.
Pope Francis bids farewell to Sri Lanka, Philippines up next

Jan 15, 2015

Pope Francis departed Sri Lanka for the Philippines on Thursday morning after an eventful trip to the island country.