Archive for September 27, 2015

Pope Francis speaks to bishops in Philadelphia Sept. 17, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

'God cries' for victims of abuse, Pope says after meeting survivors

Pope Francis this morning met with 5 survivors of sexual abuse during his visit to Philadelphia, telling bishops afterward that... Read more

Pope Francis speaks at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia to bishops taking part in the World Meeting of Families, Sept. 27, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Help youth be brave in opting for marriage and family, Pope tells bishops

Pope Francis told bishops Sunday that a widespread consumerism and desire to follow new fads has rendered youth fearful of... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in St. Peter's Basilica on Sept. 2, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Watch LIVE coverage of Pope's Mass for the World Meeting of Families

Pope Francis will say Mass to conclude the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia this afternoon at 4 pm ET,... Read more

Pope Francis embraces a man at Curran-Fromhold Correction Facility in Philadelphia Sept. 27, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Confinement is not exclusion! Pope Francis visits with Philly inmates

During his visit to a Philadelphia correctional facility this morning, Pope Francis said every person is marked and bruised by... Read more

 Pope Francis celebrates the opening Mass of the 2014 Extraoridinary Synod on the Family in St. Peter's Basilica, Oct. 5, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

God's love is for everyone – and it's dangerous to think otherwise, Pope says

At the final Mass closing out the 2015 World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia, Pope Francis warned against narrowing God’s... Read more

Pope Francis at the Wednesday General Audience in St Peter's Square on May 20, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Pope makes impromptu stop at statue marking Jewish-Catholic unity

Pope Francis paid an unscheduled visit to St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia this afternoon to bless a statue celebrating improved... Read more

Pope Francis at the World Meeting of Families Sept. 26 2015 © L'Osservatore Romano.?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis: I leave with a heart full of gratitude and hope

As he concluded his historic visit to the United States, Pope Francis thanked organizers and volunteers, saying that he concludes... Read more