How Pope Francis Came to Embrace Not Just Climate Justice but Liberation TheologyStephenson, Wen
In his June 2015 encyclical titled, Laudato Si': On Care for Our Common Home, Pope Francis called attention to the implications of climate change and other forms of environmental destruction. During his September 2015 visit to the United States, Pope Francis often addressed climate change when ...
Pope Francis, known as "the people's pope," spent his papacy transforming parts of the Vatican and combating the world's perception of the Catholic Church. CBS News is remembering Pope Francis' work and legacy.
The centuries-old process to pick a new pope, known as the papal conclave, typically occurs 15-20 days after a pope's death.
Pope Francis' hospitalization, the fourth in less than four years, has reopened the debate over his succession and the future of the Vatican. The pontiff's health has been the subject of speculation in recent months, especially after his statements in a book published in 2024, where he claime...
The Catholic convert seems far less eager to cozy up to Pope Francis, who describes the economic status quo as an “idolatrous system” that “excludes, debases and kills.” Pro-choice Catholic Democrats have longfelt heatfrom the church. These days it’s Republicans who are playing defense...
t would be difficult, long and tough for specialists to detail what is thatPope Francis effectively reformedwith his motu propio onthe approval of the new law for Vatican City State, published on December 6. However, this reform can at least show some of themodus operandi of Pope Fran...
The truth is that during their decadelong struggle with infertility, my friends had pursued adoption. They were never picked. Their experience, and those of others, showed me that adoption isn’t universally accessible to those who long for children. Nor is it always morally unambiguous. ...
By ANDREA GAGLIARDUCCI ROME (CNA) — With his ninth consistory in 10 years of his pontificate, Pope Francis will lock down his influence on the College of Cardinals for the next conclave, considering the overwhelming majority of cardinals will have been
Chadwick said that any admission of someone in Francis’ age group, for this long, is very concerning. “The road ahead still looks bumpy,” he said. Advertisement Francis’ doctors have said he is in stable condition, but that his prognosis is guarded, meaning he is not out ...