Archive for March 21, 2015

Pope Francis celebrates Mass at Piazza Plebiscito in Naples on March 20, 2015. CTV screenshot.?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

'It's time to surrender,' Pope tells crime-ridden Naples

Pope Francis told the people of Naples – a city ravaged by crime and mafia violence – that change is... Read more

Pope Francis speaks during his March 21 trip to Naples. Screenshot: CTV.?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

A feisty Pope Francis slams corruption, unemployment in Naples

Addressing the crowds in Naples' notorious outskirts of Scampia, Pope Francis gave a verbal slap to corrupt leaders who exploit... Read more

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Prison bars aren't stronger than God's love, Pope says to inmates

During his one-day trip to Naples, Pope Francis made a stop at the local prison where he reminded inmates that... Read more

Pope Francis meets with religious from Naples March 21. Screenshot: CTV.?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Nuns watching soap operas and the 'terrorism' of gossip: Pope Francis and Naples' religious

In a wide-ranging, off-the-cuff speech to priests and religious in Naples, Pope Francis addressed various challenges of consecrated life, emphasizing... Read more

Pope Francis and Cardinal Sepe hold relic of St. Januarius' blood in Naples cathedral March 21, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Saint's relic with miraculous tendencies does it again for Pope Francis

While Pope Francis was giving some advice to the religious, priests and seminarians of Naples on Saturday, a miracle occurred:... Read more

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