Tag: Vatican News
Advent advice from Pope Francis: Choose prayer and charity over consumerism
This Advent, choose prayer and charity over consumerism, Pope Francis said Sunday in his first Mass of the liturgical year.
Evangelisation must start with encountering Jesus, Pope says
Pope Francis on Saturday called for a “free and simple Church” which shares the Gospel without worrying about appearance or profit, but is motivated by an authentic encounter with Christ.
Pope sends aid to Albania earthquake victims
Pope Francis sends a first contribution of 100,000 euros in aid of the Albanian population affected by a major earthquake.
Pope prays for Albania after earthquake leaves dozens dead
Pope Francis led prayers for the people of Albania after the country was struck by a magnitude 6.4 earthquake.
Financial scandal shows Vatican reforms are working, pope tells media
Questions about Vatican finances, especially those involving a real estate deal in London, are serious, but they also are a sign that reforms begun by Pope Benedict XVI are working, Pope Francis said.
Pope at Mass in Tokyo: Gospel of life urges us to be a “field...
Pope Francis celebrated Mass on Monday afternoon at the Tokyo Dome stadium. In his homily, the Pope said we need to get our priorities right, in line with the life of Jesus.