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climate change

Pope at White House urges action on climate change, promotes religious liberty

Following a solemn but energetic ceremony before thousands gathered on the White House South Lawn, Pope Francis spoke briefly in English, emphasizing the need to focus on climate change and promoting religious freedom. On environmental issues, referring to his recent encyclical on climate change, the pope lauded President Barack Obama

Catholic

Francis in Cuba: The whole world is watching

The eyes of the world will be on Pope Francis as he arrives in Cuba on Saturday to begin the first leg of his apostolic journey to North America. That the pontiff plans to visit the hemisphere's only one-party communist country just before he arrives in the U.

vatican

50 inmates get tour of Vatican gardens, Sistine Chapel

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican has opened its doors, temporarily, to 50 inmates from Rome's Rebibbia prison. The inmates got a private tour Sunday of the lush Vatican gardens and listened to Pope Francis' Sunday blessing from the frescoed splendor of the Sistine Chapel.

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Pope Francis’ spontaneity makes security a challenge

Written by Rosie Scammell ROME (RNS) — Pope Francis likes to get close to Catholics, whether showing up unannounced at Mass or stepping out of his popemobile to greet pilgrims. But security agencies know they can't "put him in a bubble" to keep him safe when he

Faith

Pope: Unemployment causes grave harm to society, family

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis is denouncing a global labor market that is interested only in profit and warning that unemployment causes enormous damage to society and families. Francis has been speaking out for months about different aspects of family life during his weekly general audiences. On Wednesday, he focused

Faith

New Vatican arts app highlights museum pieces, restoration

Written by Rosie Scammell VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums has released a smartphone app to help culture enthusiasts learn about the works owned by the Holy See — and as a novel way of encouraging art lovers to help fund restoration.

jewish

Exhibit celebrates JP2’s relationship with the Jews

Written by Rosie Scammell VATICAN CITY (RNS) An exhibition exploring the relationship between St. John Paul II and the Jewish community opened at the Vatican on Wednesday (July 29), weaving together the story of the Polish pontiff's life against the backdrop of Jewish history.