Pope Francis Lauds Gavin Newsom for Moratorium on Death Penalty
ROME — Pope Francis congratulated California Gov. Gavin Newsom on his refusal to carry out the death penalty and for the state’s leadership in fighting climate change, the governor’s office reported. “I was impressed with how quickly he brought up the issue of the death penalty and how proud he is of the work we’re […]
Pope Francis: Political enigma – Washington Examiner
There are two things that Pope Francis’s recent interview with 60 Minutes made clear: He is a complicated figure who cannot be easily boxed into a specific ideology, and the media likes to paint him as someone he is not. The interview, which was conducted by Norah O’Donnell, is a fascinating window into the thinking […]
Pope Francis: US conservatives have a ‘suicidal attitude’
In a recent segment on “60 Minutes,” Pope Francis was asked about conservative U.S. bishops who oppose new efforts to rethink dogma and tradition, and he offered a sharp criticism. “A conservative is someone who clings to something and does not look beyond it. Taking into account tradition or considering past circumstances is suicidal, but […]
Pope Francis corrects ’60 Minutes’ on Church not blessing same-sex unions: ‘That is not the sacrament’
In an unusual interview, Pope Francis corrected a questioner about the Catholic Church’s stance on same-sex couples, explaining that while it approves of individual blessings, it does not approve of same-sex marriages. In a conversation with “60 Minutes,” the Pope said the Vatican’s decision to approve the blessing of Catholics in same-sex unions because the […]
Pope Francis Slams Liturgical Quibbling After Smackdown of Traditional Latin Mass
ROME — Shortly after imposing significant restrictions on the celebration of the traditional Latin Mass, Pope Francis denounced “discussing” the details of the liturgy as contrary to the Christian faith. “To demonstrate a serious lack of respect for the Blessed Sacrament, the Sacrament of Charity and Unity, by discussing the details of how to celebrate […]
Mayor Eric Adams meets Pope Francis in Vatican City
Vatican City — Hizzoner just met Hizzoner. New York City Mayor Eric Adams had an audience with Pope Francis at the Vatican on Saturday, a highlight of Adams’ stay in Rome. A snapshot showed Adams, 63, and the 87-year-old pope smiling and shaking hands. Exclusive photo obtained by The Post. The meeting was the highlight […]
Pope to bring his call for ethical artificial intelligence to G7 summit in June in southern Italy
Pope Francis has accepted his call for the Group of Seven industrialized countries to develop and use artificial intelligence in accordance with a code of ethics. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced on Friday that President Francis has accepted an invitation to attend the G7 summit in Puglia in June. The Vatican confirmed the news. […]
Pope Francis calls for peace in Ukraine, Gaza: ‘A negotiated peace is better than a war without end’
In his first in-depth interview with a US network, Pope Francis called for peace in the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, saying a “negotiated peace” is better than continued conflict. “Please, all the countries that are at war, stop the war. Try to negotiate. Seek peace,” the pope said. Interview with CBS News on wednesday. […]
Pope Francis Receives Pro-Abortion Senator Raphael Warnock in Vatican
ROME – Pope Francis held a private audience with Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock on Saturday, the Vatican Press Office reported. Mr. Warnock is the senior pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. Said He deeply admires the Pope’s efforts to “put humanity at the center of public life, from tackling poverty and hunger to combating […]
Vatican Court Charges Italian Journalist Critical of Pope Francis with ‘Defamation’
ROME – Vatican prosecutors have accused an Italian Catholic journalist of “defaming” Pope Francis and leaking confidential documents. Marco Felipe Perfetti, a conservative Catholic who writes a blog Shirere non possum (“I can’t stay silent”) called The charge against him was attempted “intimidation.” “It is a well-known fact that freedom of the press and freedom […]