Articles by Almudena Martínez-Bordiú
Pope Francis to Nicaraguan Catholics: Faith and hope work miracles
Dec 2, 2024 / 15:45 pmPope Francis has written a moving letter to Catholics in Nicaragua to express his closeness, affection, and incessant prayer.
Pope Francis denounces countries that talk about peace but make war
Nov 25, 2024 / 17:40 pmFrancis denounced the hypocrisy of some countries “where there is much talk of peace” but “the highest yielding investments are in the production of arms.”
Pope Francis calls for study of Church history free from ideologies
Nov 21, 2024 / 17:20 pmPope Francis has published a letter addressed especially to priests in formation to promote the renewal of the study of Church history.
Diocesan phase completed for canonization of Father Pedro Arrupe
Nov 15, 2024 / 17:30 pmNov. 14 marked the closing of the diocesan phase of the cause for the beatification of Father Pedro Arrupe, the 28th superior general of the Society of Jesus.
Synod on Synodality undersecretary: Deposit of faith doesn’t change and cannot change
Nov 9, 2024 / 08:00 amWith the recent meeting in Rome already concluded and the final document issued, Bishop Luis Marín de San Martín discussed the synod with ACI Prensa.
Pope Francis at Gregorian University warns of ‘Coca-Cola spirituality’
Nov 5, 2024 / 10:50 amSpeaking at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, the pope told faculty and students to avoid superficial approaches to faith formation.
Pope Francis to parents of aborted children: Evil does not have the last word
Oct 31, 2024 / 15:10 pmPope Francis received in audience members of “Project Hope,” a program of accompaniment for the healing of those who suffer consequences of abortion.
The Synod on Synodality’s final document: What you need to know
Oct 26, 2024 / 16:48 pmThe text also addresses accountability measures, calling for enhanced financial transparency, and protocols for abuse prevention.
Cardinal Fernández says female diaconate will be studied ‘more intensively’
Oct 25, 2024 / 16:50 pmCardinal Victor Fernández also stated that the female diaconate question, although Pope Francis considers it not “mature,” is not a “closed issue.”
Cookies and empanadas in Dilexit Nos: food references in the teachings of Pope Francis
Oct 25, 2024 / 16:20 pmThe Holy Father has made reference to food in a humorous tone on several occasions.
Jesuit priest gifts Pope Francis a special wheelchair from Cambodia
Oct 25, 2024 / 06:00 amApostolic prefect of Battambang in Cambodia Father Enrique “Kike” Figaredo presented Pope Francis with a wheelchair made by land mine survivors in Cambodia.
10 inspiring quotes from Pope Francis in his encyclical ‘Dilexit Nos’
Oct 24, 2024 / 15:30 pmHere are some of the most inspiring quotes from Pope Francis in his new encyclical “Dilexit Nos” on the divine and human love of the heart of Jesus Christ.
‘People of God’ should be involved in selecting bishops, cardinal says
Oct 24, 2024 / 13:30 pmCardinal Francis Prevost said the question of the selection process for bishops and the way in which it is carried out has been one of the issues discussed at the synod.
‘The wheelchair bishop’: Father Kike Figaredo dedicates ministry to disabled in Cambodia
Oct 24, 2024 / 11:30 amFather Kike Figaredo told ACI Prensa that people are not “disabled” but have “different abilities.” However, “they have special needs” and caring for them is essential.
Fernández: Diaconate ‘is not today’ the answer for promoting women in Church leadership
Oct 21, 2024 / 16:00 pmCardinal Víctor Fernández at a speech at the general congregation on Oct. 21 recalled that for the Holy Father the question of the female diaconate “is not ripe.”
Cardinal from Amazon: ‘Many of our women are true deaconesses’
Oct 17, 2024 / 11:55 amCardinal Leonardo Steiner, the archbishop of Manaus in Brazil who is participating in the Synod on Synodality, said that “many of our women are true ‘deaconesses.’”
‘Synodality Tent’: a place to reflect on the presence of Latin America in the Church
Oct 15, 2024 / 11:22 am“The Synodality Tent,” which aims to offer an experience of faith, opened in Rome in the context of the second session of the Synod on Synodality.
Top Jesuit supports ‘LGBTQ Catholics’ event held at order’s headquarters in Rome
Oct 11, 2024 / 17:00 pmFather Johan Verschueren expressed his support for the “LGBTQ Catholics” event held recently at the general house of the Society of Jesus in the Eternal City.
Japanese sculptor, Notre Dame’s O’Regan to receive prestigious Ratzinger Prize
Sep 20, 2024 / 08:00 amFor the first time, a sculptor and native of Japan will be awarded the Ratzinger Prize.
Bishop Álvarez chosen by Pope Francis to participate in Synod on Synodality
Sep 17, 2024 / 06:00 amExiled Nicaraguan Bishop Rolando Álvarez is slated to be among the participants in the second and last session of the Synod of Synodality in October.