“Let it be clear that before these abominations, the church will spare no effort to do all that is necessary to bring to justice whosoever has committed such crimes,” the pope said Dec. 21.
Church will spare no effort to end abuse, pope tells Curia
Pope’s 2019 calendar: Abuse summit, trips, mission focus all on agenda
Many people have big expectations that Pope Francis will take major steps in 2019 to address the clerical sexual abuse crisis.
True Christmas celebrates Jesus, who is tender, humble, pope says
With Christmas just over a week away, visitors came to St. Peter’s Square with their Baby Jesus figurines for a traditional blessing by the pope.
Itinerant papal preacher: Capuchin will lead U.S. bishops’ retreat
For more than 38 years, Capuchin Father Raniero Cantalamessa has preached to the pope and top officials of the Roman Curia. In early January, he will lead the weeklong retreat of the U.S. bishops.
Don’t be afraid to ask for things from God in prayer, pope says
No one should be afraid to turn to God with prayer, especially in times of great doubt, suffering and need, Pope Francis said.
Marking feast day, pope asks Mary’s care of families seeking refuge
Pope Francis concluded his public celebration of the feast of the Immaculate Conception, Dec. 8, by making the traditional papal visit to a statue of Mary erected in Rome’s historic center to honor Catholic teaching that Mary was conceived without sin.
Pope to make historic visit to United Arab Emirates in February
Pope Francis will visit the United Arab Emirates next year, becoming the first pope to visit the Arabian Peninsula, the Vatican announced.
Pope expresses condolences for death of former President Bush
Pope Francis expressed his condolences for the death of the 41st president of the United States, George H.W. Bush.