Topic: Pope Francis
Pope asks pontifical academies to help fight human trafficking
August 24, 2013 ·
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service, VATICAN CITY (CNS via CNUA) At the request of Pope Francis, scholars and researchers belonging to two pontifical academies and representatives of the World Federation of Catholic Medical Associations will begin focusing on the phenomenon of human trafficking and ways to fight it. A working group from the pontifical […]
Read More...Archbishop Chaput's right-wing funk
August 23, 2013 ·
By Charles J. Reid Jr. (NCR Online via CNUA) Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia put into words the anxiety many right-wing Catholics must be feeling at the extraordinary popularity Pope Francis has been enjoying. In an interview with John L. Allen Jr., Chaput, speaking on behalf of his conservative followers, said that members of the […]
Read More...Pope Francis slams ‘liberalization of drug use,’ as Catholic Trudeau campaigns to legalize pot
August 2, 2013 ·
KELOWNA, B.C., July 25, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – While self-proclaimed practicing Catholic Justin Trudeau publicly called for the legalization of marijuana this week, in another hemisphere Pope Francis took an a unequivocal stand against the “liberalization of drug use.” Liberal Party Leader Trudeau told fans and supporters in Kelowna, B.C., on Tuesday that legalizing pot was “one of […]
Read More...Pope Francis becomes apostle of the slums
July 31, 2013 ·
By John L. Allen Jr. (NCR Online via CNUA) There’s a Brazilian saying that in the country’s favelas, the sprawling slums that form rings of misery around glittering urban cores, the only things that really work are the gangs and the Pentecostals. Among other things, it’s an indictment of the Catholic church, in tandem with […]
Read More...Pope Francis says more must be done to end scandal of starvation
June 21, 2013 ·
Speech of Pope France on world huger,. More must be done to end scandal of starvation (Vatican Radio via CNUA) “Something more can and must be done” for the millions of people who are “still suffering and dying of starvation”, something which is “truly scandalous” in this day and age. Moreover, the current global crisis […]
Read More...Pope FRANCIS : Calumny destroys the work of God in people
June 6, 2013 ·
Pope FRANCIS : Calumny destroys the work of God in people (Vatican Radio via CNUA) The destructive force of calumny was the focus of Pope Francis’ homily for Mass on Monday morning celebrated with staff from the Vatican’s telecommunications office and internet services. CALUMNY IS AN EVIL ACT WHEREBY A PERSON LIES ,SPREADS FALSE RUMORS […]
Read More...Pope Francis: Money Has to Serve, Not to Rule
May 17, 2013 ·
Warns of the Dictatorship of a Faceless Economy VATICAN CITY, May 16, 2013 – Pope Francis is emphasizing the predominance of ethics in economic and social matters and warning that “we have created new idols” with regard to money. The Holy Father said this today when he received the credential letters of four new ambassadors […]
Read More...Papal embrace, No hugging ,no affection, adults only?
April 27, 2013 ·
“I make sure,” said my friend, “that I am never alone with my nephews and nieces.” That comment came from a priest. We were talking about the most sensitive topic imaginable: the fallout from the clerical sexual abuse scandals and the way that has affected our priesthood. It is something that many priests often […]
Read More...REDISCOVERING THE HEART OF FAITH – SERVICE
April 4, 2013 ·
By: Fr. Shay Cullen When he bent down on his knees in the youth detention jail in Rome last Holy Thursday, washed and kissed the feet of the juvenile prisoners and also a mother and child and a Muslim, Pope Francis sent a message to Catholic Church leaders and to the world. It seems to say, change […]
Read More...Resurrection for child prisoners
March 27, 2013 ·
Written by FR. SHAY CULLEN The rescue from the danger, humiliation and fear of life behind bars was like a resurrection, the start of a new life for the hundreds of children released from the death-like experience of prison life and brought to an open plan youth home. Misery, sadness and suicidal thoughts plague thousands […]
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