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“Pope of Mercy” talks penance in opening public act of 2018
- Jan 3, 2018
In his first General Audience of 2018, Pope Francis stressed the importance of penance and of seeking God’s mercy.
A Crux rundown of memorable moments from Francis’s first four years
- Mar 13, 2017
From voyages to the peripheries to blockbuster documents and press conferences and beyond, the first four years of Francis’s papacy have been filled with memorable moments. Here’s a sampling of personal favorites from Crux staff and contributors.
Faith and diplomacy: Hackett reflects on role as U.S. envoy to Vatican
- Dec 15, 2016
Ken Hackett, the U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, will soon retire his ambassadorial post three years after having presented his credentials to Pope Francis. The highlight of his mandate: the pope’s visit to the United States, President Barack Obama’s visit to the Vatican and the canonization of St. Teresa of Kolkata.
Why Forgive? A lesson for Millennials from the Jubilee of Mercy
- Dec 5, 2016
The year of mercy has encouraged Catholics all over the world to reflect on the meaning of forgiveness. Angèle Regnier, author of “Forgiveness is Key,” talks to us about the importance of preaching mercy to Millennials and the dangers of a life without forgiveness.
Don’t listen to the ‘prophets of doom,’ Pope Francis insists
- Nov 14, 2016
People being left behind by economic progress is a “great injustice that should concern us much more than knowing when or how the world will end,” Pope Francis said Sunday, at a Mass where 6,000 homeless people had VIP seats.
Pope Francis closes jubilee year with prisoners and the poor
- Nov 12, 2016
Although pilgrims from all walks of life have taken part in “major events” of the Year of Mercy, such as the canonization of Mother Teresa or the Jubilee for Priests, when setting up the calendar, Francis intentionally left two groups he cares for most to the end: the imprisoned, and the poor.
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