Vatican publishes schedule for papal trip to Hungary, Slovakia
By Junno Arocho Esteves – Pope Francis’ September trip to Hungary and Slovakia features a jam-packed schedule that shows he has no intention of slowing down despite...
Category: Pope Francis
Our Head of Church, Pope Francis has an uncanny way of speaking in a direct, Christ-centered way. We feature his papal audiences, Angelus talks, homilies and interviews.
Healthy roots: Elderly provide secure foundation for future generations
By Carol Glatz – Highlighting the importance and gifts of older people has been a constant refrain throughout Pope Francis’ ministry. So it seemed only a matter of...
Pope gives spiritual homework
During his Angelus address Pope Francis suggested using this time to cultivate a contemplative attitude.
Pope expresses closeness with Cuban people as unrest continues
Pope Francis expressed his closeness to the people of Cuba a week after protests erupted on the island nation. In his first public appearance after his release...
Pope urges Franciscans to recognise God’s presence in the poor
By Cindy Wooden – The renewal of the Franciscan order must start, like the order itself did, from being with and learning to really see poor and...
Pope thanks Gemelli hospital staff for care during recovery
By Junno Arocho Esteves – Pope Francis expressed his gratitude to the medical staff at Rome’s Gemelli hospital after his recovery from intestinal surgery. “Upon returning from...
Pope Speaks on SA looting
Pope Francis addressed the people of South Africa at the Angelus yesterday, after a week that saw widespread looting and violence in KwaZulu-Natal and parts of Gauteng...
Pope Released from Hospital, Prays at Rome Basilica
By Junno Arocho Esteves – Ten days after undergoing intestinal surgery, Pope Francis was released from Rome’s Gemelli hospital, the Vatican confirmed. In a statement released July...
Vatican: Pope to remain in hospital a few more days
By Junno Arocho Esteves – Despite initial estimates of requiring a week of inpatient care, Pope Francis will continue his recovery as a patient at Rome’s Gemelli...
Scottish Bishops Welcome Pope Visiting for Climate Conference
By Cindy Wooden – Although not confirmed by the Vatican, the idea of Pope Francis making a daytrip to Scotland in early November to attend the U.N....
Hundreds Gather Outside Hospital to Greet Recovering Pope
By Junno Arocho Esteves – Pilgrims and well-wishers gathered at Rome’s Gemelli hospital to greet Pope Francis as he made his first public appearance in a week...
UPDATE: Pope will lead Angelus from hospital, Vatican says
By Cindy Wooden – Although still hospitalised, Pope Francis has resumed working and celebrated Mass for his caregivers in the small chapel that is part of the...
