Articles by Elise Harris
Do not become 'professionals of the sacred,' Pope tells Peruvian priests, religious
Jan 20, 2018 / 14:40 pmPope Francis met with Peruvian priests and religious Saturday, telling them that a sense of humor is a good remedy for the temptation to clerical self-importance.
Pope Francis warns Peruvian leaders against 'virus' of corruption
Jan 19, 2018 / 15:33 pmSpeaking to Peruvian authorities Friday, Pope Francis issued a stern warning against corruption, which he said has done significant harm, and snuffs out the hope offered by the country's rich cultural and natural diversity.
Amazon not a 'no man's land', but a treasure, Pope Francis says
Jan 19, 2018 / 10:34 amPope Francis visited one of Peru's most biodiverse regions Friday, telling its inhabitants that while remote, their land is not forgotten and must be cared for.
Love is in the air: Pope marries couple mid-flight during Chile visit
Jan 18, 2018 / 07:00 amIn his five years in office, Pope Francis has gained a reputation for embracing spontaneity. Today, he did it again with another papal first: witnessing the marriage of two flight attendants on board his flight from Santiago to Iquique.
Peace and progress start with education, Francis says at Chilean university
Jan 17, 2018 / 15:31 pmSpeaking to Chilean university students and academics Wednesday, Pope Francis said Catholic educational institutions play a prophetic role in helping future generations tackle problems with an integrated, inclusive approach.
Pope appeals for unity, non-violence in Chile's torn Mapuche zone
Jan 17, 2018 / 07:08 amOn Wednesday, Pope Francis celebrated Mass in Chile's largely indigenous Araucania region, long divided by violent conflict. He stressed the importance of unity, which he said cannot be achieved through violence or forced uniformity.
Bars don't stop your ability to dream, Pope says at Chilean women's prison
Jan 16, 2018 / 12:55 pmPope Francis visited a women's prison in Santiago on Tuesday, telling the inmates that while at times it might seem like they have no future, they must never stop dreaming and should look for opportunities for personal growth.
In Chile, Pope says Beatitudes aren't 'cheap words', but sources of hope
Jan 16, 2018 / 06:33 amOn his first full day in Chile, Pope Francis told Catholics in the country that the Beatitudes aren't just a simple piece of advice from someone who purports to know everything, but they are a source of hope which impels people to leave their comfort zone and follow the path given by Jesus.
What Eminem has to say about post-abortion regret
Jan 15, 2018 / 14:37 pmAfter an abortion,men and women can experience deep feelings of sadness and emptiness, suicidal thoughts, dreams of the aborted child, trouble with intimacy and difficulty bonding with future children, according to an expert in the field.
Pope taps Colombian bishop to oversee Sodalitium amid ongoing crisis
Jan 10, 2018 / 09:00 amThe Vatican announced Wednesday that Colombian Bishop Noel Antonio Londoño Buitrago C.Ss.R. has been appointed papal commissioner for the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, a Catholic society of apostolic life.
Pope Francis gives 2,000 poor, prisoners a day at the circus
Jan 10, 2018 / 03:37 amTomorrow afternoon some 2,100 of Rome's poor and homeless population, refugees, prisoners and volunteers will head to the circus, courtesy of Pope Francis.
Pope says he will bring message of peace and hope to Chile, Peru
Jan 9, 2018 / 11:25 amAhead of his visit to Chile and Peru, Pope Francis has said he wants to bring a message of peace and hope to both countries, which he said have been successful in fighting a “culture of waste” through their care for the poor and needy.
Vatican communications see new growth after rebranding
Jan 9, 2018 / 04:51 amAfter the recent re-branding and consolidation of the Vatican's various media outlets, their social media platforms have now reached a total of more than 4 million followers, who receive their daily papal news with a fresh logo.
Forgetting our baptism is to forget our identity, Pope Francis says
Jan 7, 2018 / 04:27 amOn Sunday Pope Francis spoke of the importance of remembering the day of our baptism, which he said is more than just a date on the calendar, but is the moment we receive our Christian identity and are immersed in the grace and forgiveness of God.
Pope baptizes 34 babies, says faith can't grow without love at home
Jan 7, 2018 / 02:52 amKeeping with papal tradition, Pope Francis marked the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord by celebrating Mass in the Sistine Chapel, during which he baptized 34 infants, telling parents that love at home is the first requirement of passing on the faith.
Pope: Like the Magi, we must leave our comfort zone to find Jesus
Jan 6, 2018 / 02:58 amPope Francis marked the Feast of the Epiphany Saturday by encouraging faithful to imitate the actions of the Magi, who weren't attached to worldly comforts, but were willing to go out and take risks in order to find Jesus.
Pope Francis makes surprise visit to sick children
Jan 5, 2018 / 10:22 amIn yet another “Mercy Friday” outing, Pope Francis this afternoon traveled to the outskirts of Rome to visit sick children receiving care at a campus of the Vatican's Bambino Gesu hospital, offering comfort to patients and their parents.
Pope's latest prayer video highlights religious persecution in Asia
Jan 5, 2018 / 07:14 amPope Francis has kicked off the new year by shedding light on the plight of persecuted religious minorities in Asia, asking that Catholics join him in praying for these people and for religious freedom in their countries.
Parents must be involved in child's education, Pope Francis says
Jan 5, 2018 / 06:14 amOn Friday Pope Francis said education is a family matter, and rather than contradicting one another, parents and teachers must collaborate openly and constructively to form children in core values which enable them to face modern challenges.
Pope Francis prays for victims of tragic bus accident in Peru
Jan 4, 2018 / 05:28 amOn Thursday Pope Francis offered his prayer for the 48 people who died in a massive bus accident in Pasamayo earlier this week, voicing words of comfort to families of the victims and all who were wounded.