Pope Francis released his message for the World Day of Peace Tuesday, in which he denounced “political vices” such as nationalism, xenophobia, racism, and lack of concern for the environment. In his message titled “Good politics is at the service of peace,” the pope sketched his vision of good and bad politics, insisting that good politicians are credible, consistent, and fearless.In the lead-up to elections for the European Parliament, Francis said that every “election and re-election, and every stage of public life, is an opportunity to return to the original points of reference that inspire justice and law.” “One thing is certain,” he said, “good politics is at the service of peace. It respects and promotes fundamental human rights, which are at the same time mutual obligations, enabling a bond of trust and gratitude to be forged between present and future generations.” The pope didn’t remain at the level of abstract … [Read more...] about Pope Francis Decries Politicians Who ‘Blame Every Evil on Migrants’
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Pope Francis: The Death Penalty Is ‘Inhuman’, ‘Contrary to the Gospel’
Pope Francis has continued his crusade against capital punishment with a strongly worded address Monday, calling it a vestige of an age that ignored “the primacy of mercy over justice” while adding that life imprisonment should also be abolished. “In past centuries, when measures available to us for the protection of society were lacking and the current level of development of human rights had not yet been achieved, recourse to the death penalty was sometimes presented as a logical and just consequence,” the pope told a delegation from the International Commission against the Death Penalty. “Even in the Papal States, this inhuman form of punishment has been resorted to, ignoring the primacy of mercy over justice.”The acceptance of this form of punishment “was a consequence of a mentality of the time, more legalistic than Christian, that sacralized the value of laws lacking in humanity and mercy,” he said. “The Church could not … [Read more...] about Pope Francis: The Death Penalty Is ‘Inhuman’, ‘Contrary to the Gospel’
Pope Francis Quotes: 12 Inspiring Sayings Celebrating Vatican City Sovereign’s 82nd Birthday
Dec 17, 8:31 AM EST Newsletter Signup BusinessTechnologyWorldNationalMedia & CultureOpinionSportsLuxury World By Pritha Paul @ZiggyZina143 12/17/18 AT 8:00 AM Pope Francis, the supreme head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City, turns 82 on Monday.The pope had a pre-birthday celebration at the Paul VI hall before the Sunday Angelus, where he hosted sick children from the free health clinic inside the Vatican. The event included a surprise birthday cake, singing and music.“We cannot get used to the situations of degradation and misery that surround us. A Christian must react,” a sign hanging over the table, which contained the cake, read.“I’m happy to be with you. I wish you a Merry Christmas, a good holy Christmas to all, and I thank you very much for what you do, really,” the pope said, Catholic News Agency reported. “And, also, I hope that there is no indigestion with that cake so big!”The 226th pope of the … [Read more...] about Pope Francis Quotes: 12 Inspiring Sayings Celebrating Vatican City Sovereign’s 82nd Birthday
Pope Francis Lauds U.N. ‘Global Compact’ for Immigration
Pope Francis took advantage of his Angelus message Sunday to praise the U.N.’s Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM) approved in Marrakesh last week. The GCM provides “a framework for the whole international community,” the pope told the 25,000 pilgrims and tourists in Saint Peter’s Square, before asking for prayers that this agreement will lead all nations to work with “responsibility, solidarity, and compassion toward those who, for various reasons, have left their country.”Francis has made the immigration question a pillar of his pontificate, urging nations to be as welcoming as possible toward migrants of all sorts. Earlier this month, the Vatican’s department for Migration and Refugees issued a statement praising the GCM, saying that it stressed “greater cooperation and responsibility sharing.” “The Holy See will join many other governments of the world to celebrate the adoption of this pact, … [Read more...] about Pope Francis Lauds U.N. ‘Global Compact’ for Immigration
Kids at a Vatican charity give Pope Francis a birthday cake
Updated 8:24 am CST, Sunday, December 16, 2018 Pope Francis hugs a baby dressed as Santa Claus during audience with children and family from the dispensary of Santa Marta, a Vatican charity that offers special help to mothers and children in need, in the Paul VI hall at the Vatican, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018. less Pope Francis hugs a baby dressed as Santa Claus during audience with children and family from the dispensary of Santa Marta, a Vatican charity that offers special help to mothers and children in need, in the ... more Photo: Gregorio Borgia, AP Photo: Gregorio Borgia, AP Image 1 of / 10 Caption Close Image 1 of 10 Pope Francis hugs a baby dressed as Santa Claus during audience with children and family from the dispensary of Santa Marta, a Vatican charity that offers … [Read more...] about Kids at a Vatican charity give Pope Francis a birthday cake