Pope Francis Urges Greater Role for Women
Pope Francis seeks enhanced women's roles and research on female deacons, marking progress toward greater inclusivity.
Pope Francis seeks enhanced women's roles and research on female deacons, marking progress toward greater inclusivity.
He also voiced "deep concern" over a flare-up in tensions between Israel and Palestinians. Recent violence in the Middle East "threatens the desired climate of trust and mutual respect needed to resume dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians," Francis said.
While addressing the presser during his flight back to Rome from South Sudan, the Pope said, "I think India will be next, next year."
"May God enlighten the minds of those who have the power to silence the thunder of weapons and put an immediate end to this senseless war," said Pope Francis.
On the occasion of Christmas, world leaders – US President Joe Biden, Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau, Australian Prime…
“This place makes us deeply aware of the pain and horror that we human beings are capable of inflicting upon one another”, he said.
In a video message to the Japanese people before he left the Vatican, Francis railed against the "immoral" use of nuclear weapons.
On Friday, Francis will visit Chulalongkorn University where he will meet leaders of other beliefs and denominations, university rectors, academics and students.
Sister Mariam Thresia was born on April 26, 1876 in Kerala's Thrissur district.
The motto of the first stage of the Apostolic Journey is "Disciples of Christ, Missionary Disciples", and is a reference to an important anniversary.
