Social media are anti-social, anti-human and anti-Christian when they are used to increase differences, fuel suspicion, spread lies and vent prejudice, Pope Francis said in his message for World Communications Day.
Resource not risk: Pope reflects on using social media for good
Bishops address abuse scandal with U.S. pilgrims at World Youth Day
As Pope Francis was arriving in Panama Jan. 23, bishops from the United States wasted no time addressing the sex abuse scandal back home during a popular event aimed at American and other English-speaking World Youth Day pilgrims.
On flight to Panama, pope confirms November trip to Japan
During the flight from Rome to Panama, Pope Francis was asked by a Japanese journalist if he will be visiting the country and he replied, “I will go to Japan in November. Get ready!”
Warm city, warm hearts: Panama opens its doors to young people
As World Youth Day in Panama draws near, organizers said they are prepared to make young people from around the globe feel right at home.
Pope says it’s ‘grave sin’ to deny God has blessed other Christians
Just as divisions in society grow when wealth is not shared, divisions within Christianity grow when the richness of gifts God has given to one Christian church or community are not recognized and shared, Pope Francis said.
Pope wants abuse summit to lead to clarity, action
At the upcoming meeting on protecting minors, Pope Francis wants leaders of the world’s bishops’ conferences to clearly understand what must be done to prevent abuse, care for victims and ensure no case is whitewashed or covered up.
Catholics find flourishing faith life in Muslim UAE, where pope will visit
There are eight Catholic churches throughout the seven emirates of the UAE, with a ninth church under construction.
Pope makes day trip to cloistered Poor Clares in Umbria
Pope Francis left the Vatican Jan. 11 to visit a community of cloistered Poor Clare nuns in Umbria.