[on abortion, when he was cardinal in Buenos Aires] "Perhaps for that reason they might bring us to the courts. Perhaps, for that reason, for caring for life, they might kill us," he said. "We should think about the Christian martyrs. They killed them for preaching this Gospel of lif...
Pope Francis' big Catholic reform project has opened with widespread calls for women to take up more positions of responsibility in the church topping the agenda. No description available Pope ends troubled Belgium visit by doubling down on abortion and women and praising abuse victimsRead full arti...
Pope Francis Should Lift Abortion Bans to Fight ZikaMUCH HAS BEEN MADE OF POPE FRANCIS AND HIS EMPHASIS ON mercy and compassion in interpreting...Jon O'BrienO'Brien J. Pope Francis should lift abortion bans to fight Zika. Conscience. 2016;37(1):60-3....
Speaking to reporters Friday, Pope Francis made clear he doesn't agree with former President Donald Trump's immigration policy, or Vice President Kamala Harris' stance on abortion. Sep 13, 2024 00:48 Pope Francis says Kamala Harris and Donald Trump "both against life" Asked to advise Cat...
"I think in particular of all the women who have resorted to abortion. I am well aware of the pressure that has led them to this decision. I know that it is an existential and moral ordeal," Francis said in a letter to Archbishop Rino Fisichella, head of Jubilee initiatives. ...
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Francis ushered in 2025 with a renewed appeal for the Catholic faithful to reject abortion. By Nicole Winfield, Associated PressJanuary 01, 2025 at 0:03pm GMT Pope Francis kicks off year-long Jubilee In his homily, Francis said the Holy Year is an opportunity to relieve the debt of poor ...
Francis, On Heaven and Earth, p. 37: “There also exists the ministerial intercession of a rabbi or a priest who prays or asks for the health of another and it is granted. What gives credibility to a person who is healing according to the law of God is simplicity, humility and the ...
ecclesiastical Office. The Argentinian Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected Pope on Wednesday evening in the fifth round of votes. Until now, the 76-year-old had been the Archbishop of Buenos Aires. Bergoglio’s name as Pope is Francesco (Francis), he is the first Pope who has chosen this ...
Francis thanked Benedict on Saturday for “his testimony of faith and prayer, especially in these final years of retired life.” Speaking during a New Year’s Eve vigil, Francis said only God knew “of his sacrifices offered for the good of the church.” ...