hile 2022 finally saw the publication of Pope Francis’ constitution reforming the Roman Curia, the biggest news and the biggest changes in his ministry came from Russia’s war on Ukraine and from the pope’s own problems walking.
Pope’s 2022: A year dominated by war, problems walking
Even a two-minute examination of conscience is helpful, pope says
“Learn to read in the book of our hearts what has happened during the day. Do it. Just two minutes, but it will do you good, I promise,” the pope told visitors at his weekly general audience Nov. 30.
Ukrainian archbishop tells pope Russia wants to destroy, not negotiate
Pope Francis reiterated the Holy See’s commitment to end the fighting and find a way to obtain “a just peace,” the archbishop’s office said.
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Focus on Dialogue: Papal trip to highlight importance of opening doors
The visit Nov. 3-6 has two main goals: to speak at the Bahrain Forum for Dialogue: East and West for Human Coexistence and to encourage the predominantly expatriate Catholic and Christian communities who live and work in the Muslim-majority region.
Pope encourages young people to be peacemakers
Continuing to talk about the “grave danger” humanity is facing because of the war in Ukraine and Russia’s threat to use nuclear weapons, Pope Francis urged a group of young people from Belgium to be peacemakers.
Etienne: Putin’s threats to use nuclear weapons ‘are of grave concern’
Archbishop Etienne urged the Catholic faithful to join him in taking action in three ways: prayer, educating ourselves and appealing for peace and nuclear disarmament.
Creating jobs is key to ‘inclusive’ development, pope says
The pope told the business leaders, theologians and scholars that job creation, not charity, is essential for promoting sustainable development.