Junno Arocho Esteves
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Pope Francis calls Thailand daycare massacre an act of ‘unspeakable violence’
In a message sent Oct. 7 by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, the pope offered prayers for the victims “of the horrific attack” that claimed the lives of 36 people, including at least 24 children, Oct. 6. → Read More
Vatican secretary of state meets with Russian foreign minister at U.N. General Assembly
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly in New York. → Read More
Papal almoner visits newly discovered mass grave site in Ukraine
Cardinal Konrad Krajewski said he "could only pray" when he visited the mass grave site found recently in Ukraine, as he saw the solemn removal of bodies by young Ukrainians. → Read More
Pope Francis, asked about Ukraine, says nations can buy weapons for self-defense under right moral conditions
The pope said on the plane back from Kazakhstan that it is sometimes morally licit for countries to purchase weapons for the purpose of self-defense. → Read More
Pope Francis calls on Christians to ‘repent and modify our lifestyles’ to save the planet
Pope Francis used this year's World Day of Prayer for Creation to comment on the need for humanity to address climate change by refocusing centrality toward Christ and away from our own "consumerist excesses.” → Read More
Pope Francis’ special prayer intention for September: Ending the death penalty
“Capital punishment offers no justice to victims, but rather encourages revenge. And it prevents any possibility of undoing a possible miscarriage of justice,” the pope said in a video message Aug. 31. → Read More
Pope Francis tells cardinals to serve with ‘wonder and gratitude’
Jesus’ call to spread the Gospel should fill all Christians, especially those within the church hierarchy, with a sense of wonder and gratitude, Pope Francis said. → Read More
Vatican: Pope Francis’ remarks on Russian car bomb victim were not a political affirmation
The Vatican said that Pope Francis's comments on the death of Darya Dugina were meant to defend life, not affirm the Russian side of the war in Ukraine. → Read More
Pope Francis’ expected meeting with Patriarch Kirill is off after Russian Orthodox leader cancels Kazakhstan trip
The pope told the patriarch that “we are not clerics of the state, we cannot use the language of politics, but of Jesus.” → Read More
Cardinal Becciu, charged in Vatican real estate scandal, says Pope Francis invited him to August consistory
Cardinal Angelo Becciu, currently facing charges of embezzlement and abuse of office, said Pope Francis invited him to attend the Aug. 27 consistory. → Read More
Cardinal Zen to stand trial in Hong Kong in September
A judge set a five-day trial for Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun and four other defendants who face charges of failing to properly register a now-defunct fund to help anti-government protesters. → Read More
Pope Francis to visit Kazakhstan in September for interreligious conference
The Vatican confirmed that Pope Francis will visit Kazakhstan in September and attend an interreligious meeting in the capital city, Nur-Sultan. → Read More
Writing decision to overturn Roe was an ‘honor,’ says Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito
In an address at a gala dinner in Rome, Justice Alito joked about the international reaction to the Dobbs v. Jackson decision, which he wrote. → Read More
Pope Francis: Protecting God’s creation is not optional for Christians
“We are reaching a breaking point,” the pope wrote in his message for the World Day of Prayer for Creation. → Read More
Vatican investments must contribute to ‘a more just and sustainable world’, new policy says
The Vatican released a new policy consolidating the investment portfolios of all offices and keeping all current and future investments in line with the social doctrine of the Catholic Church. → Read More
Pope Francis tells religious orders: Do not be ashamed to denounce abusive priests and brothers.
In an address to members of three religious orders, the pope asked for "zero tolerance" for abusers in the church and expressed his "closeness" with the people of Ukraine. → Read More
In new interview, Pope Francis says becoming pope made him less rigid and more merciful
When asked if he felt he had changed during his papacy, the pope said he was told by several people “that things that were dormant in my personality came to the surface; that I became more merciful.” → Read More
Pope Francis prays after attack on a Nigerian Catholic Church kills at least 50
Pope Francis expressed his solidarity and closeness with Catholics in Nigeria after gunmen stormed a church and reportedly killed at least 50 people during a Pentecost Mass. → Read More
Pope Francis congratulates Queen Elizabeth II on Platinum Jubilee
Pope Francis sent well-wishes to Queen Elizabeth II as the reigning British monarch began the celebrations of the 70th anniversary of her coronation. → Read More
Pope Francis talks climate change with Bono and both agree: Women will lead the way.
U2 frontman Bono joined Pope Francis for the launch of the Scholas International Educational Movement and its environmental project. → Read More