Archive for January 25, 2023
Pope Francis says intestinal problems have ‘returned’ but insists, ‘I’m in good health’
The 86-year-old pontiff discussed his health and possible retirement in a wide-ranging interview with the Associated Press published Jan. 25. Read more
‘Being homosexual is not a crime,’ Pope Francis reiterates in new interview
The interview with the Associated Press covered a wide range of topics, including laws that criminalize homosexuality and sodomy. Read more
‘I lost a dad’: Pope Francis speaks about losing Benedict XVI
In an interview with the AP, Pope Francis spoke about his relationship with his predecessor, Benedict XVI. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘I had nothing to do’ with Father Marko Rupnik case
For the first time, Pope Francis has commented publicly about the scandal surrounding Jesuit artist Father Marko Rupnik. Read more
Pope Francis unpacks Jesus’ good news: ‘Today this scripture has been fulfilled’
Pope Francis told Christians Wednesday that if they want to understand Jesus they should pay close attention to the “good... Read more
Ukrainian interfaith group’s efforts a ‘concrete testimony of peace,’ Pope Francis says
Pope Francis expressed his support for the group of leaders representing different churches and religious organizations in Ukraine. Read more
Pope Francis offers condolences for Monterey Park shooting
The pope sent a telegram to L.A. Archbishop José Gomez on Jan. 25 expressing his sadness and assuring his spiritual... Read more
Alabama governor adds another layer of protection to religious freedom
“As governor, I will always protect the rights of Alabamians and ensure they are free to exercise their beliefs as... Read more
Japanese prime minister vows to take action on declining birthrate
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida recently warned that Japan’s birthrate — one of the lowest in the world — is... Read more
Pope Francis decries German Synodal Way as ‘neither helpful nor serious’
In an interview published Wednesday, Pope Francis decried the German Synodal Way as elitist and running the risk of bringing... Read more
Bishop remembers slain journalists in Mexico on feast day of their patron saint
According to the National Human Rights Commission of Mexico, between 2000 and 2018, a total of 134 journalists were murdered. Read more
Two Florida residents indicted for vandalizing pro-life pregnancy centers
The indictments represent the first suspects known to have been arrested in attacks on pro-life pregnancy centers since a rash... Read more
Pro-life leader and Catholic father of 7 Mark Houck goes to trial: an emotional first day
The allegations relate to an incident that occurred at a Planned Parenthood abortion clinic in Philadelphia on Oct. 13, 2021. Read more
