Francis’ visit to Africa: A journey against fear

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 11/25/2015 - 00:10

The Pope's African trip to start on Wednesday, November 25,, will take him to Kenya, Uganda and the Central African Republic. His visit is to centre around dialogue between faiths, reconciliation, the fight against poverty and exclusion

The Pope's presence and gestures go hand in hand with his verbal message. But his physical presence in Kenya, Uganda and the Central African Republic during his visit to Africa which begins tomorrow and ends Monday, is far more important than the words he will pronounce.

Tagle: Jubilee is the most powerful response to violence

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 11/24/2015 - 21:06

The Archbishop of Manila, who today began preaching the spiritual exercises for Rome’s priests, told Vatican Radio: “Every act of violence shows a lack of mercy”

“Every act of violence shows a lack of mercy. This is the mystery that makes us all silent in the face of violence,” said Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle in an interview with Vatican Radio about the attacks of recent weeks. From today until Friday, Tagle will be preaching the spiritual exercises for Rome’s priests, on the theme “God of Mercy”.

Pope Francis: "The Lord weeps for the sins of a world at war"

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 11/20/2015 - 18:31

This was the message of Pope Francis to the faithful following the readings of the day at Mass on Thursday, November 19, in the Casa Santa Marta.

“The whole world is at war,” and the rejection of the “path of peace” means that God Himself, that Jesus Himself, weeps. This was the message of Pope Francis to the faithful following the readings of the day at Mass on Thursday morning in the Casa Santa Marta.

“General mobilisation needed after Paris attacks. The Jubilee is open to Muslims”

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 11/18/2015 - 23:27

The Vatican Secretary of State reflects on the Paris attacks in an interview with French Catholic newspaper La Croix. Military intervention is acceptable when it is for the legitimate defence of a state but legitimacy must be sought through international law. Regarding the Pope’s visit to Africa, he said “for now there are only three legs, we will see further down the line, depending on the situation on the ground”.

Pope: Using the name of God to justify violence is "blasphemy."

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 11/16/2015 - 15:26

Pope Francis on Sunday, November 15, expressed closeness to the victims in Paris and said using the name of God to justify violence is "blasphemy." The pontiff said the only "victorious power" in the world is love of neighbor.

Pope Francis again strongly condemned the recent horrific terrorist attacks in Paris, saying he wanted to express closeness to the families of the victims and calling any religious justification for such attacks "blasphemy."