Pope Speaks

Solitude and Abandonment

In his message for the Fourth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly (28 July 2024) Pope Francis says that “Solitude and abandonment have be-come recurrent elements in today’s social landscape. They have multiple roots. In some cases, they are the result of calculated exclusion, a sort of deplorable “social conspiracy”; in others, tragically, a […]

The tragedy of abuse

Pope Francis writes the preface for a book entitled “Women and Ministries in the Synodal Church,” authored by two cardinals and three female theologians. The Pope emphasizes that the abuse crisis has highlighted the need to confront clericalism, which affects not only ordained ministers but also represents a broader issue of power misuse within the […]

‘Cannot be indifferent’

On the International Day (June 26) against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Pope Francis says it is a “moral duty” to stop the production and trafficking of drugs and calls for prevention efforts. The Holy Father said we cannot ignore the evil intentions and actions of drug dealers and traffickers, and observed that “a reduction […]

Resist temptation of ‘closed circles’

On June 13, in a meeting with the leaders of ecclesial movements, Pope Francis once again outlined his vision for synodality in the Church. “Let us beware of the temptation of closed circles! …These are “enclosures” in which we all risk imprisonment… Synodality instead asks us to look beyond the barriers with magnanimity, to see […]

Uniformity kills

Pope Francis, on 29 April, addressed the Canossian Sons of Charity (also known as Canossian Fathers) and the Montfort Brothers of St. Gabriel gathered for their respective General Chapters. Noting that Mont-fort Brothers of St. Gabriel’s international makeup has enriched their institute, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of diversity as a “precious gift” to be […]

Civilization of Encounter

On April 20, Pope Francis received in audi-ence the members of the Pontifical Committee for Historical Sciences, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of its foundation. The Pope encouraged them to build together the civili-zation of encounter. “The Church jour-neys through history, alongside the women and men of every time, and does not belong […]

Cultivate Dialogue

Meeting managers and staff of the Italian broadcasting corporation, RAI, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of its radio launch and the 70th anniversary of its first public TV channel, Pope Francis urged the attendees to cultivate dialogue, “weaving threads of unity” in their work. “To cultivate dialogue you need to listen. To think […]

Recovery of Humanity

In remarks following the Sunday 25 February 25, 2024, the Pope Francis warned that the war in Ukraine “is not only devastating the region of Europe, but unleashing a global wave of fear and hatred. “While renewing his “vivid sympathy” and prayers for “the tormented Ukrainian people,” the Holy Father pleaded “for the recovery of […]

Indian bishops slam terror attack on tourists in India’s Kashmir

No action taken against police who assaulted Catholic priests in India