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Ideological fixation, not 'loyal criticism,' feeds possibility of schism, pope says

Schisms have occurred throughout church history, he said, and one thing they all have in common is having such a focus on an ideology that they begin reading church doctrine through the lens of that fixation.

9/11/19

Cindy Wooden | Catholic News Service

Remember your politicians in prayer, pope says

Pray for politicians, government officials and anyone in a position of authority, including priests and bishops, Pope Francis urged as he ended his summer schedule and resumed his celebration of morning Mass with a small congregation.

9/16/19

By Cindy Wooden | Catholic News Service

Pope to visit Thailand, Japan in November

Pope Francis will finally fulfill his desire to be a missionary to Japan when he visits the country, as well as Thailand, Nov. 20-26, the Vatican announced.

9/13/19

Catholic News Service
Pope in Africa applies Gospel to real life

While Pope Francis' comments on U.S. criticism of his papacy drew the biggest headlines during his visit to Africa, the Masses he celebrated in Mozambique, Madagascar and Mauritius drew the biggest crowds.More

9/11/19

By CINDY WOODEN | Catholic News Service

Pope prays for Madagascar's working poor

Standing where the phrase "by the sweat of their brow" is a daily reality for hundreds of Madagascar's poor, Pope Francis prayed for those whose daily bread is earned by hard physical labor and for the unemployed longing to earn a living for their families. More

9/9/19

Cindy Wooden | Catholic News Service

Solidarity, not poverty, is God's plan, pope says in Madagascar

God's plan for humanity involves community, mutual support, sharing and caring for each other and for the earth, Pope Francis said. More

9/9/19

Cindy Wooden | Catholic News Service

Change the world, don't just gripe about it, pope tells young people

Following Jesus means growing in friendship with him and with one's brothers and sisters, never being content with the way things are, but not just griping about them either, Pope Francis told young people. More

9/9/19

Cindy Wooden | Catholic News Service

Help the poor, protect the environment, pope says in Madagascar

In Madagascar, where the destruction of the environment and the suffering of the poor are inextricably bound, Pope Francis urged government officials to promote development projects that protect nature. More

9/9/19

Cindy Wooden | Catholic News Service

Pope Francis arrives in Mozambique

Greeted with full military honors, traditional dances and huge crowds lining the streets, Pope Francis arrived in Mozambique Sept. 4 at the start of a weeklong trip to Africa.More

9/4/19

By CINDY WOODEN | Catholic News Service

Repent, convert, pray, give up fossil fuels, pope says

"Now is the time to abandon our dependence on fossil fuels and move, quickly and decisively, toward forms of clean energy," Pope Francis said as he marked the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation.More

9/3/19

By CINDY WOODEN | Catholic News Service

Pope to create 13 new cardinals in October

Pope Francis announced he will create 13 new cardinals Oct. 5, choosing prelates from 13 different nations as a sign of "the missionary vocation of the church that continues to proclaim the merciful love of God to all men and women of the earth." More

9/3/19

Cindy Wooden | Catholic News Service

Pope to deliver message of peace in southern Africa

Rejecting violence, promoting interreligious harmony, caring for the environment and stamping out government corruption are expected to be high on the agenda Sept. 4-10 when Pope Francis visits Mozambique, Madagascar and Mauritius.More

8/22/19

By CINDY WOODEN | Catholic News Service

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