The recent death of Pope Francis touched the lives of Catholic school communities in the Diocese of St. Cloud. In response, they hosted prayer services this week and planned educational opportunities to honor his legacy and follow the future of the papacy.
Faith leaders in Central Minnesota respond to Pope Francis as a champion of interreligious dialogue.
May all who encounter us on a daily basis find a community of believers that lives the message of Jesus in a credible way.
“Hope: The Autobiography” was written with the Italian editor Carlo Musso beginning in 2019. The book was released Jan. 14 in its original Italian and in 17 other languages in about 100 countries. Random House published the book in the United States, and Penguin Random House Canada released it in Canada.
Pope Francis has made it abundantly clear over the years that he is no fan of “sourpuss” Catholics, who he calls “querulous and disillusioned pessimists” (Joy of the Gospel, No. 85). On this subject, he echoes Jesus’ own condemnation of sourpuss religious leaders who make a big show of their fasting and religious piety. “Amen, I say to you, they have received their reward” (Mt 6:16), was Jesus’ curt commentary
Marking the feast of Mary, Mother of God, and the start of the new year, Pope Francis renewed his appeal for a “firm commitment” to respect all human life worldwide.
A Christmas creche conveys the “message of peace and love that Jesus left us,” the pope said Dec. 7 during a meeting with the artisans, volunteers and government representatives responsible for the Christmas decorations in the Paul VI Audience Hall and in St. Peter’s Square.
Pope Francis has accepted the request of Indonesian Bishop Paskalis Bruno Syukur of Bogor to dispense him from becoming a cardinal as planned in December.
