Screenshot The foundational encyclical of Pope Francis on the environment — and on the essential moral duty of men and women to “care for creation” — was Laudato Si’ (“Praised be (you, my Lord)...”), published more than 10 years ago, on May 24, 2015. The encyclical has been praised as prophetic, but also criticized [...]
By Robert Moynihan Pope Francis's active attention to the issue of global migration is monumentally expressed in the placement of this sculptural group in St. Peter's Square. In recent weeks, Leo has spoken out more than in his first weeks as Pope, sometimes raising eyebrows, and sparking sharp criticism: 1) In the summer, he [...]
By Anna Artymiak The Council of Nicaea, held in 325 AD, was attended by Emperor Constantine and ended with the defeat of the Arian heresy. Arius is represented at the feet of the assembly May 23, 2025 In two days he would have gone to Nicaea in Turkey to celebrate the 1,700th anniversary of [...]
Peace, unity and common profession of faith are the themes of the young pontificate of Leo XIV – themes which touch vitally on the Roman Church's relations with the East By Robert Moynihan Pope Leo XIV poses with those attending an interreligious meeting May 19 in the Clementine Hall at the Vatican. A time [...]
Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti, 69, from Verona, Italy, gave a profound and moving homily yesterday at a Mass in St. Peter's Basilica (here is a link to a video of the entire Mass; at precisely 27:30 the homily begins, and, there is a simultaneous English translation) https://youtu.be/LEMbZaMwj5M?si=RF3sAeSsvCppqbBL “Come, true light; come, eternal life; come, hidden mystery; [...]
By Marcellus Roberts Pope Francis with World Youth Day pilgrims before a prayer vigil in Krakow, Poland, in 2016. (Photo - Grzegorz Galazka) Fearlessness and patience. They are two qualities that occupy opposite ends of the spectrum for those who define fearlessness as being rash or impulsive, while interpreting patience as a slow passivity. [...]
Pope Francis' last Urbi et Orbi message on Easter Sunday, April 20, was a message of life and of peace By Pope Francis Christ is risen, alleluia! Dear brothers and sisters, Happy Easter! The Resurrection of Christ, Rubens (1611-12), Antwerp, Belgium Francis on Easter Sunday Today at last, the singing of the [...]
The Pope published four of them, drawing the Church's — and the world's — attention to subjects closest to his heart By ITV staff St. Thomas Aquinas depicted writing his Summa Theologica: the intellect illuminated by the light of faith. Pope Francis published four encyclicals during his pontificate. The first, Lumen Fidei, was written [...]
One of Francis' Greatest Legacies: He Was Respected by Both Sides of Many Theological and Political Divides By Peter Anderson Patriarch Krill of Russia and Pope Francis embrace during their 2016 meeting in Havana. (Photo - L’Osservatore Romano) As the world knows, Pope Francis died on “Bright Monday,” April 21, the day after the [...]
Here is the English translation of Pope Francis' Testament, Miserando Atque Eligendo, which he wrote on June 29, 2022: In the Name of the Most Holy Trinity. Amen. Feeling that the end of my earthly life is approaching, and with a deep hope in Eternal Life, I wish to express my testamentary will only regarding the [...]
