Pope Francis Archives - Page 4 of 5
October 10th, 2018
As the fallout from the clergy abuse scandal continues to plague the Catholic Church, Pope Francis is now blaming the church’s problems on a familiar adversary: Satan himself.
Pope Calls Global Meeting of Bishops to Combat Clergy Abuse
September 14th, 2018
The Vatican sex scandal has officially gone global, forcing Pope Francis to summon the world's top bishops to Rome to figure out how to end the abuse. Will they come up with a tangible plan to protect children, or just another flimsy set of promises that fail to address the root problem?
Where Did All the Catholics Go? Sparse Crowds for Pope's Ireland Visit
August 28th, 2018
Disappointing turnouts across Ireland during Pope Francis' recent trip has the Catholic Church on its heels. Will the ongoing clergy abuse scandal spell the downfall of the Church, or will Pope Francis find a way to right the ship?
Pope Francis Declares Death Penalty Is Never Acceptable
August 2nd, 2018
In a definitive statement, Pope Francis has declared that the death penalty is wrong in all cases – no matter how severe the crime committed. Experts point out that this announcement will place U.S. officials of Catholic faith in a bind.
Pope Francis Doesn’t Believe in Hell? Fake News, Says Vatican
April 3rd, 2018
An Italian journalist set the media world ablaze last week when he reported that Pope Francis personally told him that "hell does not exist" during a private meeting.
What the Pope Said -- and Didn't Say -- in Myanmar
November 28th, 2017
Pope Francis has completed a visit to Myanmar, though not without severely damaging his image as a peacemaker. Interesting enough, it's not what he said -- but what he didn't say -- that has sparked backlash from humanitarian groups worldwide.
Pope Francis Questions Whether Trump is Really Pro-Life
September 14th, 2017
In the wake of the White House’s decision to end the DACA program, Pope Francis had a sharp message for Donald Trump. If the president is truly “pro-life”, said Francis, then he cannot allow the children of immigrants – known commonly as “Dreamers” – to be thrown out of the country.
Pope Francis Cracks Down on Catholic Euthanasia
August 22nd, 2017
Pope Francis is trying to crack down on euthanasia in Catholic-run charity clinics. Earlier this month, he issued a decree ordering an organization to stop practicing euthanasia on patients in their psychiatric centers.
Christians Divided on Immigration
June 19th, 2017
Immigration issues and border policies have long been contentious issues in politics, but they are also creating a significant divide in the Christian community. Many Christian houses of worship have embraced a “love thy neighbor” stance, arguing for bene
The Problem With a Popular Pope
March 6th, 2017
The Vatican has a problem: Pope Francis is too popular. While it’s always been common for the pope to be venerated on flags and medals, companies today want to use his name on products and buildings. Now the Vatican has had enough, and they're pushing back.
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