‘God cries’ for victims of abuse, Pope says after meeting survivors [VIDEO]
PHILADELPHIA (CNA/EWTN News) — Pope Francis this morning met with 5 survivors of sexual abuse during his visit to Philadelphia, telling bishops afterward that the evil acts can no longer remain in silence, and promised his personal vigilance in protecting minors.
Pope delights Philly crowd with spontaneous talk on families [VIDEO]
PHILADELPHIA (CNS) — Pope Francis threw away a prepared text and, to the delight of tens of thousands of people on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, spoke from the heart about the challenges and love that come with being part of a family.
‘Let freedom ring!’ Respect for rights helps society, pope says
PHILADELPHIA (CNS) — Not far from where the Liberty Bell is on display, Pope Francis urged the people of the United States to continue to “proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof,” as the bell’s inscription says.
Pope challenges religious to create ministries that inspire young people
PHILADELPHIA (CNS) — Pope Francis encouraged Pennsylvania’s Catholic clergy and women and men religious to challenge young people to develop “high ideals, generosity of spirit and love for Christ and the Church.”
Bishop Olmsted celebrates Mass for Arizona pilgrims at World Meeting of Families
PHILADELPHIA — As pilgrims from the Diocese of Phoenix stood outside the historic church of St. John the Evangelist in downtown Phoenix, there was an unmistakable sense of excitement in the air.
Pope brings Gospel of ‘encounter’ to Madison Square Garden
NEW YORK (CNS) — Seeing New York for the first time in his 78 years of life, Pope Francis said he knew Madison Square Garden was an important gathering place for sporting events and concerts. For him, it was transformed into a chapel in the heart of the Big Apple.
Pope at 9/11 Memorial: Violence is never impersonal, always brings tears
Honoring both the pain and the strength of the families of those who died at the World Trade Center on 9/11 and drawing on the pools of water that are part of the site’s memorial, Pope Francis spoke about tears and quenching the world’s longing for peace.
U-Mary partners with public university to produce top engineers
The University of Mary is partnering with a state university to produce educated and skilled engineers who will meet the extremely high demand for work in specialized engineering disciplines.
Leave ideology behind and care for the human person, Pope tells UN
UNTIED NATIONS (CNA/EWTN News) — On Friday Pope Francis told members of the United Nations that there is no room for “ideological colonization” in their agenda, and stressed the need to go beyond policies to concrete solutions in caring for the poor and vulnerable, as well as the environment.
Jesuit presenter discusses battling addiction with faith and 12 steps
Fr. C. Kevin Gillespie, SJ, held his audience spellbound. The more than 200 people who crowded in to hear him were there to learn about addiction.
