Pope Francis, Cardinals
Pope Francis tells Catholic cardinals he wants 'zero deficit' agenda
Pope Francis called on the world's Catholic cardinals, many of whom live in Rome and lead Vatican offices, to pursue a "zero deficit" agenda to improve the Vatican's use of its economic assets. The pontiff did not offer many specifics in a letter published by the Vatican on Friday,
Pope Francis says the Catholic Church is ‘more alive’ outside of Europe
In his first general audience since returning from the longest international trip of his pontificate, the pope expressed gratitude to God for his experiences.
What does Pope Francis’ ‘no’ mean for the Catholic debate over women deacons?
Pope Francis sits down exclusively with "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell at the Vatican on April 24, 2024, for an interview ahead of the Vatican's inaugural World Children's Day. (OSV News photo/Adam Verdugo, courtesy, 60 minutes, CBS NEWS)
Pope Orders Cardinals to Cut Unnecessary Spending, Achieve Zero-Deficit
Pope Francis told Roman Catholic cardinals they need to cut unnecessary spending to reach the Vatican’s zero-deficit target set in the wake of a series of financial scandals.
Pope tells cardinals to cut costs
Pope Francis has written to the College of Cardinals of the Catholic Church calling on them to step up efforts to cut costs as part of the reform of the Roman Curia launched a decade ago. "The past years have shown that the requests for reform,
Pope Francis in Singapore: visiting a small but influential Catholic Church
Pope Francis is “popular among Catholics here, but may also be [seen as] influential among the general public, which sees him as an international leader for peace, harmony and equality,” Francis Lim,
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Pope Francis celebrates anniversary of his vocation to the priesthood
Given that his own vocation came through an experience of God’s mercy, Pope Francis chose his motto, “Miserando atque ...
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Reflecting on Pope Francis's vision for the Church
In the field of Catholic moral theology and theological ethics, Pope Francis’s vision has been slower to take root because, ...
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Why Jesus rejects the false gospel Pope Francis recently proclaimed
Pope Francis proclaimed a counterfeit gospel in Singapore. It is "another gospel." (Galatians 1:8) And Jesus rejects it!
New York women leading rebel movement in hopes of inspiring change in the Catholic Church
The CBS Mornings series, "The State of Spirituality with Lisa Ling," explores unique paths to faith, spirituality and ...
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What does the Catholic Church teach about voting? A CNA explainer
Catholics in the U.S. don’t vote as a bloc, and in this election cycle there has been considerable debate about whom ...
Pope Goes to East Timor, Where Scandal Shadows His Church’s Heroic Past
The Roman Catholic Church played an important part in East Timor’s independence struggle. But one of its heroes from that ...
Pope Francis to ask forgiveness for church’s sins ahead of historic Vatican summit
Pope Francis and the Catholic Church on plans for the second and final session of the Vatican Synod on Synodality.
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Pope Francis Says the Catholic Church is ‘More Alive’ Outside of Europe
Pope Francis on Wednesday said the Catholic Church is “more alive” outside of Europe as he reflected back on his recent apostolic journey to Southeast Asia. “A first reflection that comes ...
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What is the SSPX? A look at the controversial traditionalist Catholic group
The Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) is a traditionalist group that is not in full communion with the Catholic Church and has a ...