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Pope Francis: Our response to injustice must be more than condemnation
Denunciation is not enough when it comes to issues of injustice, the pope said this weekend. Read more
Catholic social teaching is 'fundamental' to tackling world issues, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis said Wednesday the Church is not an expert in the global health crisis, but Catholic social teaching is... Read more
'Save our seniors' - Italian youth organize campaign to honor elderly in isolation
Italian students have organized a campaign to uplift and honor the elderly, who have suffered heavy losses in Italy’s coronavirus... Read more
Pope Francis to diplomats: Polarization hurts the poor
In his annual address to diplomats Thursday, Pope Francis stressed that solidarity is needed in 2020 to overcome polarization for... Read more
Pope Francis: There is no room for selfishness in Christian life
Pope Francis said Wednesday that there is no room for selfishness in the Christian life, pointing to the example of... Read more
Pope Francis: Wasting food shows a lack of concern for others
In a meeting with members of the Federation of European Food Banks Saturday, Pope Francis warned against food waste, which... Read more
True story of Christian-Muslim solidarity nominated for an Oscar
Amid the crime thrillers, historical dramas and love stories at the Oscars this year, one little-noticed short film tells a... Read more
Hunger must be fought by actively going to the roots, Pope Francis says
On Monday, Pope Francis issued a lengthy appeal to address the problem of world hunger not only through talk, but... Read more
In TED talk, Pope says sowing solidarity will reap hope for the future
Early Wednesday morning Pope Francis addressed the TED 2017 conference, telling participants that to have a hopeful outlook for the... Read more
Francis pleas for solidarity with elderly, marginalized in latest prayer video
For Pope Francis, June is a month dedicated to praying for a demographic he frequently brings up in his speeches... Read more
To obtain peace, we have to fight indifference with mercy, Pope says
Pope Francis’ message for 2016’s World Day of Peace is packed with bold pastoral and practical advice for both the... Read more
Eat with your family, not with your smartphone, Pope says
For Pope Francis the dinner table is a key place to strengthen family bonds and foster a sense of “togetherness,”... Read more
US bishops ready to welcome refugees from Syrian civil war
As Europe's migrant crisis worsens, fuelled in part by Syria's lengthy civil war, the head of the U.S. bishops' conference... Read more
Pope Francis donates $100,000 to Nepal relief efforts
After Saturday’s massive earthquake devastated the Southeast Asian country of Nepal, the Pontifical Council Cor Unum has offered financial assistance... Read more
Siblings help you keep your eyes off yourself, Pope says
In this week’s general audience Pope Francis spoke on the role of siblings in family life, saying the fraternity we... Read more
Pope: Fighting for the poor doesn't make me Communist – it makes me Catholic
Pope Francis spoke out against oppression of the poor due to greed and warned again of the growing presence of... Read more
Solidarity a virtue for businessmen too, CEO counsels
Business leaders should embrace virtues like solidarity and mutual dependence among their business partners, employees, customers and broader communities in... Read more
Pope Francis: Europe is tired, must be rejuvenated
In a visit to a community dedicated to serving the poor and needy, Pope Francis warned of the poverty of... Read more
Live solidarity in a concrete way, urges Pope
On Saturday, Pope Francis met with an Italian group dedicated to the service of the poor, encouraging them to continue... Read more
Gift of piety fosters fraternal solidarity, Pope observes
In his weekly general audience Pope Francis reflected on the gift of piety, explaining that it is not just a... Read more
