With Laudato Si’, Pope Francis Firmly Planted Ecology into Catholic Social Teaching
Pope Francis, who took his name from the patron saint of ecology -- St. Francis of Assisi -- died the day before Earth Day and about five weeks before the 10th anniversary of his landmark encyclical on care for creation.
With Laudato Si’, Pope Francis Firmly Planted Ecology into Catholic Social Teaching
Pope Francis, who took his name from the patron saint of ecology -- St. Francis of Assisi -- died the day before Earth Day and about five weeks before the 10th anniversary of his landmark encyclical on care for creation.
Pope Francis Renewed Our Commitment to the Common Good
The leader of Interfaith Philadelphia, Abby Stamelman Hocky, looks back on the late pope’s 2015 visit to the city as a moment when people of all faith traditions were awakened by his humble call for collective responsibility for social action.
Thousands Line Streets of Rome to Bid Final Farewell to Pope Francis
ROME (CNS) — The casket bearing the body of Pope Francis made its final journey through the streets of Rome accompanied by applause and shouts of gratitude from thousands of mourners. After the funeral Mass April 26, pallbearers carried Pope Francis’ coffin through St. Peter’s Basilica, stopping briefly at the steps leading to St. Peter’s […]
Papal Foundation Stays Close to Pope Francis, His Priorities
The Chester-based nonprofit organization funds worldwide charitable projects championed by the Holy Father in “reaching out to the poor.”
Pope Francis said Mary Picked his Burial Place, Cardinal Says
"The Virgin Mary told me, 'Prepare the tomb.'" That is what Pope Francis said Mary told him when he was discerning whether to be buried in the historic Marian church where his body will be laid to rest April 26.
Pope Francis Called All to Mercy of God Through Missionaries of Mercy
Msgr. George Majoros, the first of 10 archdiocesan priests commissioned by the Pope in 2016 to forgive sins generously, reflects on the late pontiff’s special experience with God’s Divine Mercy.
Watch Live Coverage of Pope Francis’ Funeral and Vatican Events
As the Church mourns the passing of Pope Francis, the faithful are invited to gather in prayer and remembrance through livestreamed liturgies from Rome.
Faithful Gather in Philadelphia to Honor Pope Francis
Faithful gathered to mourn and remember Pope Francis at the Cathedral Basilica in Philadelphia April 21 following his passing.
All Invited to Pray for Happy Repose of Pope Francis’ Soul
Before and after the funeral for the late pontiff, faithful of the Church of Philadelphia can offer prayers for him using guidelines from the archdiocesan Office for Divine Worship.