Francis told the public, gathered in St. Peter’s Square, that he was abandoning his usual religious theme for his Sunday noon remarks to concentrate his reflection on Ukraine.
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Pope appeals to young people to save planet, find peace
The pontiff speaks to a gathering of about 1,000, some of them economists.
Pope Francis wants psychological testing to prevent problem priests
The pope believes no man should become a priest unless he is suited to a life of chastity.
Australian cardinal convicted of molesting 2 choirboys
Cardinal George Pell, Pope Francis’ top financial adviser, is the most senior Catholic ever charged with child sex abuse.
Searing testimony of clergy abuse marks first day of Vatican summit
The tone for the high stakes, four-day summit is set at the start as victims from all over the world tell the bishops of the trauma of their abuse and the additional pain the church’s indifference caused them.
Pope Francis will meet with migrants in Morocco
He will also visit a training institute for imams that seeks to be a bulwark against Islamic extremism.
In Panama City, Pope Francis calls for ‘culture of greater transparency’ among public officials
As much as 1 percent of Panama’s gross domestic product is said to have been lost to various corruption schemes during Ricardo Martinelli’s presidency.
Pope Francis: Fear of migration ‘makes us crazy’
The pontiff is starting his Central American trip in Panama.
Another View: Systematic cover-ups are testing the faith of world’s Catholics
Maybe the church should return to the practice of bishops standing for election by the people in the pews.
Pope admits ‘grave errors,’ apologizes for not believing Chile sex abuse victims
The pontiff’s latest remarks come as the Catholic Church is attempting to regain the credibility it lost in the South American country.