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Tag: Pope Francis

“Hands off Africa”: Pope Francis Revisits Key Moments of Recent Trip to Africa in New Book


“It is a valuable book.”

ACI Africa, Africa, Books, Catholicism, Christian, Pope Francis, Vatican

Pope Francis believes witnessing in times of persecution “can bear much fruit for the faith”.


The Christian “is by nature one who preaches and bears witness to Jesus.

Asia, Catholicism, Christian, Persecution, Pope Francis, Religious Freedom

Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse: I will not share a virtual stage with E. Michael Jones


Morse considers E. Michael Jones’ recent work as “poisonous.”

Anti-Semitism, Catholicism, Christian, E. Michael Jones, Patrick Coffin, Pope Benedict XVI, Pope Francis, Ruth Institute

Pope Francis: Jesus is Found in the Community of the Catholic Church


Despite its failures and imperfection, within the community of the Church is where one finds Jesus.

ACI Africa, Catholicism, Christian, Pope Francis, Vatican

Pope Francis: Gender Ideology is ‘One of the Most Dangerous Ideological Colonizations’ Today


‘The question of gender is diluting the differences and making the world the same, all dull, all alike, and that is contrary to the human vocation.’

Catholic News Agency, Catholicism, Christian, Gender Dysphoria, Gender Ideology, Gender Theory, Pope Francis, Transgender, Vatican

A Memo to the German Bishops


Strong words from Pope Francis were met not with filial obedience, but with criticism from the president of the German bishops’ conference.

Catholicism, Christian, German Bishops, Homosexuality, LGBTQ, Pope Francis

Pelosi’s Communion Stunt At The Vatican


Pelosi waiting in line to receive Communion is akin to a murderer waiting in line to pay his respects to his victim at a Catholic wake.

Abortion, Catholic League, Catholicism, Christian, Nancy Pelosi, Pope Francis, Pro-Life, Vatican

Cardinal Zen’s Arrest Will Test the Vatican’s Agreement With Communist China


The bishop emeritus of Hong Kong was arrested with four others Wednesday for ‘collusion with foreign forces’ and has since been released on bail.

Cardinal Joseph Zen, Catholicism, China, Christian, Communism, Hong Kong, National Catholic Register, Persecution, Pope Francis, Religious Freedom, Vatican

Christian Convert Assassinated in Iraq Following TikTok Video


20-year-old Convert was the Daughter of Muslim Clergy

Catholicism, Christian, Iman Maria Sami, Iraq, Islam, Persecution, Pope Francis, Religious Freedom

The Kirill Question


How should Pope Francis and the Holy See deal with the head of the Russian Orthodox Church?

Catholicism, Christian, Patriarch Kirill, Pope Francis, Ukraine, Vatican, Vladimir Putin, War

ACN calls on contemplatives worldwide to join day of prayer for peace in Ukraine


The call for a day of prayer and fasting on March 2nd was an initiative of Pope Francis for the entire Catholic Church

Aid to the Church in Need, Carmelites, Catholicism, Christian, Dominicans, Poor Clares, Pope Francis, Russia, Ukraine, War

Why Was Rome Finally Willing to Call Out Russia as an Aggressor?


The invasion caused massive hemorrhaging in the Vatican’s Russia policy since 2014.

Catholicism, Christian, Pope Francis, Russia, Ukraine, Vatican, Vladimir Putin, War

Pope Francis Opens Special Process to Canonize 16 Carmelite Martyrs of French Revolution


In 1794, the sisters were arrested, put on trial, and condemned by the Committee of Public Safety for being counterrevolutionaries and religious fanatics.

ACI Africa, Carmelites, France, French Revolution, Martyrs, Martyrs of Compiègne, Pope Francis, Saints

U.S. Bishops’ President Echoes Pope Francis’ Call for Prayer and Fasting for Ukraine


“I echo the Holy Father’s call for prayer and fasting to end the war in Ukraine.”

Archbishop Gomez, Catholicism, Christian, Pope Francis, Russia, Ukraine, USCCB

Vatican Decries ‘Tragic’ Russian Invasion of Ukraine


Cardinal Pietro Parolin said in a video statement on Feb. 24 that Pope Francis’ appeal for ‘peaceful coexistence’ in the region has ‘dramatic urgency’ amid the ‘horrors of war.’

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Catholicism, Christian, National Catholic Register, Pope Francis, Russia, Ukraine, Vatican

What’s Behind Pope Francis’ Changes to the Vatican’s Doctrinal Office?


Shortly after his election, Pope Francis established a Council of Cardinals to assist him in governing the Church and help him draft a new apostolic constitution redefining the tasks and functions of curial offices.

Catholicism, Christian, Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, National Catholic Register, Pope Francis, Vatican

Why are some Roman Catholic saints called doctors of the church?


In January 2022, Pope Francis bestowed the title doctor of the church on St. Irenaeus of Lyons, a Christian bishop who died about A.D. 200.

Catholicism, Christian, Doctors of the Church, Pope Francis, Saints, St. Irenaeus, The Conversation

Catholic leader in Ukraine calls for an end to ‘idolatry of violence’


“There is a new idolatry of violence arising around the world, and as Christians we have to say no to violence, no to military action.”

Aid to the Church in Need, Catholicism, Orthodox Church, Pope Francis, Russia, Ukraine

Traditional Latin Mass: Canonists Question the Legislative Force of Recent Vatican Guidelines


ANALYSIS: The interpretive document considerably tightens already-sweeping restrictions on the traditional form of the Roman Rite.

Catholicism, National Catholic Register, Persecution, Pope Francis, Traditional Latin Mass, Traditiones Custodes, Vatican

‘Shedding Their Blood’ — The Popes, Ukraine and Russia


Once again, the people of Ukraine turn to the faith for their salvation against the enemy at the gate — and once again, a pope is not standing by in silence.

Catholicism, Communism, Joe Biden, Persecution, Pope Benedict XVI, Pope Francis, Pope Pius XII, Pope St. John Paul II, Religious Freedom, Vladimir Putin

Seek Peace in Ukraine, Says U.S. Bishops’ Chairman for International Justice and Peace


“In this time of fear and uncertainty, we stand in solidarity with the Church in Ukraine and offer our support.”

Bishop David Malloy, Catholicism, Christian, Europe, Joe Biden, Pope Francis, Russia, Ukraine, Vladimir Putin

Catholic President Biden Holds His Most Pro-Abortion Stance Ever, as 2022 March for Life Gets Underway


Biden has repeatedly declared his support for ‘Roe v. Wade’ as pro-life advocates gather in the hopes that it will topple this year.

Abortion, Catholicism, Joe Biden, March For LIfe, Pope Francis, Pro-Life, Roe v Wade, Washington D.C.

Pfizer and the Vatican


Sources say Pope Francis met privately twice last year with Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla

Catholicism, Christian, COVID-19, Pfizer, Pope Francis, Vaccination Mandates, Vaccinations, Vatican

Manipulating the Pope


Loyal Catholics need clarity from Rome about this issue.

Bill Donohue, Catholic League, Catholicism, Christian, Homosexuality, Pope Francis, Vatican

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