Pope decries shame of racism, like “virus” lurking in wait
Vatican CityAP Pope Francis on Sunday denounced racism, likening it to a virus that lurks in waiting and only to emerge and show that “our supposed social progress is not as real or definitive” as people think. Francis tweeted on racism on the date that the United Nations marks as International Day for the Elimination […]
Pope Francis’ encyclical now available in Russian thanks to Muslim translators
Vatican CityRNS Pope Francis commended a Russian version of his 2020 encyclical promoting human fraternity, Fratelli Tutti, translated by a Moscow Muslim group that hopes the document will promote peaceful dialogue among religions. It is not uncommon for papal encyclicals to be translated into multiple languages, including Russian, but they are rarely recognised officially by the […]
Essay: Five things to look for in Pope Francis’ new encyclical, ‘Fratelli Tutti’
US Catholic commentator THOMAS REESE, in an article first published on Religion News Service, takes a closer look at the new papal encyclical…
Pope in first post-lockdown outing goes to Assisi to sign text
Assisi, ItalyAP Pope Francis travelled to the tomb of his nature-loving namesake and signed an encyclical Saturday laying out his vision of a post-COVID world built on solidarity, fraternity and care for the environment. In his first outing from Rome since late February, Francis celebrated Mass in the crypt of the Basilica of St Francis […]
What’s in a name? At the Vatican, a debate on inclusiveness
Rome, ItalyAP The Vatican responded Wednesday to criticism that the title of Pope Francis’ upcoming encyclical on the post-COVID world is sexist, saying the document, Fratelli Tutti, (Brothers All) in no way excludes women. In Italian, “fratelli” means brothers but it is also used as the inclusive, brothers and sisters. Since Francis takes pains to […]