Governments must pour more money into education and drastically reduce military spending for there to be genuine progress and peace in the world, Pope Francis said in his annual message for the World Day of Peace Jan. 1.
Pour money into education, not weapons, wars, pope tells nations
Reconciling oneself to God leads to healing, pope says in Lenten message
Lent is a time for deeper dialogue with God through prayer, for renewed gratitude for God’s mercy and for increased compassion for people whose lives are under attack, Pope Francis said.
Vatican official urges use of language that builds trust among nations
In a gathering on Catholic Social Teaching in Georgetown, Cardinal Peter Turkson, a top adviser to Pope Francis, questioned how well President Donald Trump’s declarations of “America first” serve understanding across the broader global community.
Vatican official hopes Trump can be persuaded to change policies
Cardinal Peter Turkson, prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, told a group of reporters March 30 that there is concern at the Vatican over Trump’s policies, including on the environment.
Pope establishes new office for promoting integral human development
To promote Catholic social teaching and ensure appropriate assistance to vulnerable people — especially victims of war, refugees and the sick — Pope Francis has established a new office combing the responsibilities of four pontifical councils.
Pope sends cardinal to South Sudan to urge peace
Pope Francis sent a high-ranking cardinal to South Sudan to urge a peaceful end to the escalating violence in the country.
Climate change action is not about taking jobs away, cardinal says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis’ call to action on climate change does not want to ruin any business, provoking job losses, but seeks to point […]
On climate issue, Catholics urged to ‘feel pain of the planet, the poor’
MIAMI (CNS) — Pope Francis’ right-hand man on the environment and climate change issues urged Catholics attending a local academic conference to let Christian spirituality guide […]