Pope Francis was laid to rest in a funeral Mass in Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome on April 28. As we reflect on his 12-year pontificate, we celebrate a life and legacy rooted in Gospel values of mercy, social justice, and care for creation.
Pax Christi released a Statement of Support signed by 218 Faith Leaders, including Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns Sustainable Pathways to Peace senior program officer Dan Moriarty. In it, leaders reiterate Pope Francis’ message: “IT IS TIME TO STOP THE KILLING AND DEVASTATION IN UKRAINE. CEASEFIRE AND PEACE NEGOTIATIONS NOW.”
September 24, 2015 – Pope Francis made history today by becoming the first pontiff to address a joint meeting of Congress. He spoke of challenges that are complex, grave, and urgent. And he invoked four historical American figures who have shaped our fundamental values. Below are quotes from each topic the pope addressed. You can…
September 23, 2015 – Pope Francis attended four events in what proved to be a non-stop day. Two major themes emerged: climate change and immigration. First, the White House. In the morning, the pope delivered remarks at a welcoming ceremony at the White House. He indentified himself with immigrants, and described the urgent need to…
September 23, 2015 – Pope Francis gave his first public remarks in the U.S. this morning, during a ceremony at the White House. He focused almost entirely on the need to address climate change and care for the poor and most vulnerable. Here are five key quotes: “Mr. President, I find it encouraging that you are…
September 22, 2015 – Pope Francis arrived in Washington, D.C., this afternoon, and the excitement was electric. When the pope walked off of the plane at Andrews Air Force Base, outside of Washington, D.C., President Obama, his wife and children, were there to greet him, as were Vice President Biden and numerous U.S. bishops – an unprecedented…
The following reflection by Fr. Dave Schwinghamer, MM was published in the November-December 2013 NewsNotes.
