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Pope speaks of scourge of drug addiction as report highlights Australian crisis
A drug overdose claims an Australian life every four hours according to a new report, coinciding with a call by Pope Francis to cast off indifference to the crisis of drug addiction. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Pope Francis blasts US Catholics who oppose Church reform
Pope Francis blasted what he described as groups of “very strong, reactionary” American Catholics, warning against becoming “backwardists” who oppose change in the Church. Source: NCR Online.
Pope: Synod important despite lack of public interest
Pope Francis acknowledged on Saturday that the upcoming Synod on Synodality may be “of little interest to the general public” but underlined that the Synod is “truly important” for the Church. Source: CNA.
Pope expresses his happiness ‘to be among’ the Mongolian people
Pope Francis has invited everyone to pray for his upcoming apostolic journey to Mongolia , which takes place under the motto “Hoping Together”. Source: Vatican News.
Pope asks for renewed prayers for Ukraine on eve of its Independence Day
Acknowledging Ukraine’s celebration of Independence Day, Pope Francis yesterday pleaded with thousands of visitors at his weekly general audience to keep praying for peace in the country. Source: NCR Online.
Pope honours mothers and grandmothers as ‘the first evangelisers’
Pope Francis has highlighted the important role mothers play in passing on the faith to the next generation. Source: CNA.
Pope consoles grieving mother of World Youth Day pilgrim
Pope Francis broke down in tears while consoling the grieving mother of a 24-year-old Italian World Youth Day pilgrim who died on August 11, just a few days after the event. Source: The Tablet.
Pope updating Laudato Si’ to cover current issues
Pope Francis is writing a second part to his 2015 environmental encyclical Laudato Si’, he announced during an audience with European lawyers yesterday. Source: CNA.
Imitate Jesus in being steadfast but open to change: Pope
Christians should imitate Jesus in being steadfast – not inflexible – in their convictions, thus being open to change for the good of others, Pope Francis said yesterday. Source: National Catholic Register.