Vatican Insider interviews the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew I on Pope Francis’ encyclical “Laudato Si’”. The encyclical quotes the Patriarch’s teachings regarding the protection of the environment on a number of occasions: “the terms “ecology” and “economy” share the same etymological root: home”.

"The gracious reference by our brother Pope Francis...". The new encyclical quotes the his teachings regarding the protection of the environment: Vatican Insider interviews the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew I.

The “Laudato Si’” encyclical says: we have grown up believing that we have the right to plunder the planet at our will. The environmental crisis is an anthropological crisis and is liked to our development model: the structural causes of an economy that does not respect mankind need to be eliminated. Pope Francis’ encyclical is an appeal to governments and institutions and a proposal for new ways of living. The defence of nature is not compatible with abortion and embryo experimentation. For the first time ever, a papal encyclical quotes a Sufi mystic, Ali Al-Khawwas.

Among the issues highlighted by the international media outlets with regards to Pope Francis’ visit to Sarajevo last week is the ringing of large bells.

On this day, the intense heat did not stop you from leaving your home for the sports stadium in Sarajevo, with no intention to watch a decisive football match, but simply to take part in a massive Mass, most likely the largest Mass ever in the history of your country… a Mass presided over by the Pope of simplicity, of humility, and of the grand human forbearance: Francis.

Vatican Secretary of State speaks about Israel, Palestine, the peace process, anti-semitism and islamist radicalization.

The Russian president arrived one hour late to his meeting with the Pope and the two spoke for 50 minutes. Discussions between the two leaders were “dedicated principally to the conflict in Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East”

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Pope Francis at the Vatican on Wednesday, in a visit being scrutinized for meaning and significance as Russia continues taking unilateral military action in Ukraine.

Pope Francis returned to this subject three times during his visit to Sarajevo on 6 June, elaborating on statements previously made.

Pope Francis talked about the issue of arms trafficking fomenting the war three times during his visit to Sarajevo on Saturday, June 6. His words – contained both in the written text of his homily and in two more speeches he gave off the cuff – elaborate on statements he had made before.

The Catholic Church provides so many wonderful choices for all of us to praise God. Because of our baptism, we’re able to pray at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and participate in the Eucharist which is available to us every day if we so choose. We also have the Rosary that allows us to call upon Mary, the Mother of Jesus, to intercede to her Son on our behalf. We have the Sacrament of Penance allowing us to confess our sins, and we have many stories of Saints that have taught us through the years how to find God in our life.

We got used to using some terms and to hearing them. One of these terms has different forms and types, namely ''religious reform''. It is sometimes referred to as reform of religious discourse. It implies conveying the correct "religious" information to the generations of today and those to come in a way that complies with their mentality, and without causing any harm to the faith itself, of course.

On the return flight from Sarajevo to Rome, Francis announced the imminent decision on the Medjugorje apparitions. On the subject of negative television programmes he said consumerism is a “cancer” of society.