Pope Francis calls the death penalty “inadmissible because it is an attack on the inviolability and dignity of the person.”
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Why Did Pope Francis Make 10 Startling Statements?
Pope Francis has a knack for making startling statements that catch people’s attention.
Send the Elevator Back Down
Is sending the elevator back down enough? Thoughts on accompaniment.
Photo Gallery – Pope and Superior General
Visit a gallery of photos used to create this collage of the meeting between Vincentian Superior General Gregory Ga, CM and Pope Francis on the occasion of celebrating Eucharist in Santa Marthae Residence.
Pope – 6 million Twitter followers
On April 29, at about midday, Pope Francis surpassed six million followers on social network Twitter. Benedict XVI launched the account @Pontifex on December 12, 2012. During his remaining three months as Pope, he gained more than three million followers. On March 13,...
Pope Francis excuses self
With a touch of humor Pope Francis excuses himself from Plenary Assembly of Argentine Bishops "due to 'Commitments Assumed Recently' according to (Zenit.org) - In a note reflecting Francis' sense of humor as well as his missionary zeal, the Pope offered guidelines to...
Pope – don’t turn back the clock
Under the heading "Pope: 2nd Vatican Council, work of Holy Spirit but some want to turn back the clock" Vatican Radio reports on his attitude and words regarding Vatican II. Pope Francis said the Holy Spirit pushes people and the Church forward but we resist this and...
Pope – “combat evil with good”
The Holy Father offers prayer... and path forward. At this time of mourning the Holy Father prays that all Bostonians will be united in a resolve not to be overcome by evil, but to combat evil with good (cf. Rom 12:21), working together to build an ever more just,...
Pope – take life as it comes
Pope Francis: Learning to take life as it comes, the good with the bad (Vatican Radio) When things go badly, we should not masquerade them. We should learn to have faith in God, and how to accept what happens in life, the good with the bad, always knowing that Christ...
The language of Francis … and Vincent
According to someone who knows him well, the Auxiliary Bishop of Buenos Aires, Francis' actions reveal five characteristics of Francis - simplicity, approachability, continuity and fidelity to the Magisterium, tenderness and service. Those who know him closely say...
The “Francis effect”
Deacon Greg Kendra writes in a guest post.... "It’s a phenomenon I know a lot of clergy have reported at their parishes: a dramatic uptick in Mass attendance over the last few weeks, and not just because of Easter. Is it the “Francis Effect”? Have you noticed this...
Pope preaching in metaphors
Metaphors did not come to Pope Francis with the papacy. As archbishop of Buenos Aires, he used similar figures of speech to get simple, yet powerful, ideas across to his listeners writes Carol Glatz in The CatholicSpirit. The following are some metaphors that appear...
