Pope Francis to Vladimir Putin: A Negotiated Peace Is Better Than an Endless War

During the exchange, the full version of which will be released on May 19, the Holy Father reflected on world conflicts and especially on the suffering of children during wars. Read More

‘Patriarch of the West’: Pope Francis Heads Forward Into the Past

The reintroduction of the “Patriarch of the West” title fell in a week that saw the publication of the Dignitas Infinita declaration, the presentation of which opened with a lengthy defense by ... Read More

Mattingly: New Cardinal 'Demos' letter fuels debate about Catholicism after Pope Francis

"It is clear that the strength of Pope Francis' pontificate is the added emphasis ... Reese, currently a Religion News Service columnist. "Make no mistake about it, this document is about power ... Read More

Pope Francis Demands The End Of Fossil Fuel Consumption At COP28, Calls Environmental Destruction 'An Offense Against God'

“It is not the fault of the poor, since almost half of our world ... Pope Francis wrote. Following this speech, countries have discussed whether they should commit to phasing fossil fuels ... Read More

Pope acknowledges criticism and health issues but says in new memoir he has no plans to retire

Pope Francis says ... He addresses recurring speculation about his health problems, criticism from conservatives and what both of those may mean for the future of his pontificate. Read More

It's a job for life - Pope Francis has no plans to retire

Pope Francis has no ... he addresses recurring speculation about his health problems, criticism from conservatives and what both may mean for the future of his pontificate. Such questions have ... Read More

Pope Francis puts rumours of retirement to rest in new memoir

according to his new autobiography. In "Life: My Story Through History", Pope Francis, who is 87, says there is "no risk" of him resigning despite speculation he might step down following a spate ... Read More

Pope Francis, the new leader of the Catholic…

Nothing in his life story suggests the 76-year-old leader of the world ... for our new leader and promise allegiance to him.” Timothy Cardinal Dolan “We call on Pope Francis to recognize ... Read More

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New guidance carries a clear message to men abroad ... cathedral after the devastating fire in 2019. Having a team in the world’s richest sports competition might alter how people think of ... Read More

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Read the latest national and world news, including stories from Newsday's reporters in Washington, D.C. Young brother and sister dead, several hurt when vehicle crashes into Michigan birthday ... Read More

Pope Francis and the Future of Catholicism

Pope John XXIII, Conciliar and Contemporary Episcopal Pastoral Governance. New Blackfriars, Vol. 101, Issue. 1094, p. 400. Pope Francis and the Future of Catholicism is ... challenges for the church ... Read More