Pope Francis leads the 18th meeting of his Council of Cardinals at the Vatican. CNS FILE PHOTO/L’OSSERVATORE ROMANO Beset by controversy, the pope’s ‘kitchen cabinet’ of advisers is a distracted bunch According to William Shakespeare, “the course of true love never … Read More
The Feast of the Annunciation marked by the Catholic Church falls not long after the vernal equinox, in time for the arrival of new spring growth. It commemorates the biblical story of when a young, unmarried virgin living in poverty, … Read More
Pope Francis has responded to claims that many of his teachings “contradict Bible teachings” by saying that his words “overrule” anything written in the Bible. The pope has further angered traditional Christians in recent weeks by developing the habit of … Read More
Vatican statement denies, says not a ‘faithful transcription’ of pontiffs words. Pope Francis holds up the Gospel as he celebrates a Chrism Mass inside St. Peter’s Basilica, at the Vatican, Thursday, March 29, 2018. Francis urged priests on Thursday to … Read More
Pope Francis waves as he celebrates the Vesper prayer in the Church of San Gregorio al Celio, in central Rome. (Andreas Solaro/AFP/Getty Images) On Saturday, hundreds of young Catholics gathered to give Pope Francis a piece of their minds. They … Read More
Pope Francis has used his annual World Day of Peace address in the Vatican to “give voice” to the world’s migrants and refugees most in need. Defending migrant rights has become a key theme of his papacy. Pope Francis urged … Read More
In an interview this week, Pope Francis criticized the phrasing about temptation in the Lord’s Prayer. The pontiff is pictured here at the Vatican in April. Franco Origlia/Getty Images Pope Francis isn’t pleased with the words to the Lord’s Prayer … Read More
Publication of action plan for governments is response to what Vatican sees as one of biggest global challenges of 21st century. Pope Francis has issued a 20-point action plan to governments on refugees and migrants to try to galvanise their … Read More