Three new books on the papacy are informative and interesting but, Gerard O’Connell’s “The Election of Pope Francis” is, in this reviewer’s opinion, the best of the lot.
Among three new books on papacy, one stands out
Respect rights of indigenous people, culture, pope tells mining industry
Addressing participants of a two-day conference at the Vatican May 3, the pope said that like all economic activities, mining “should be at the service of the entire human community,” especially indigenous people who are often pressured “to abandon their homelands to make room for mining projects which are undertaken without regard for the degradation of nature and culture.”
Pope makes donation to help migrants traveling through Mexico
Pope Francis has donated $500,000 to assist migrants attempting to travel through Mexico, but who are increasingly being impeded by Mexican officials from reaching the U.S. border.
A look at the College of Cardinals after Polish cardinal’s 80 birthday
The College of Cardinals has 120 cardinals under 80 years of age and, therefore, eligible to enter a conclave, come from 65 countries, a result of Pope Francis’ practice of naming several cardinals from countries that have never had one before.
Word of God must be ‘beating heart’ of church, pope says
Reading the Bible and praying with it is “the best vaccine” against Catholic communities closing in on themselves or focusing only on self-preservation, Pope Francis said.
Church needs joyful disciples, pope tells young people, deaf association
In back-to-back audiences with a group of French young people and an Italian association for deaf people, Pope Francis cited personal example and witness as a vital piece in the church’s evangelization mission.
Balkans visit: Pope to touch sensitive issues of ecumenism, migration
Many migrants and refugees cross Greece en route to North Macedonia, a country Pope Francis will visit May 7.
Only risen Christ can bring peace to world at war, pope says at Easter
As the machine of warfare continues to churn out more dangerous weaponry, only the power and joy of Christ’s resurrection can fill hearts with comfort and peace, Pope Francis said before giving his Easter blessing.