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FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
Sometimes Pope Francis’ actions are even more eloquent than his words.
A woman holds a statuette of Mother Teresa outside the Missionaries of Charity building in Kolkata, India, Sept. 4. (CNS photo/Rupak De Chowdhuri, Reuters)
FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
Pope Francis has his eyes fixed on Asia, where he sees the possibility of a new springtime for the church.
Pope Francis greets Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, during a meeting with nuncios. (CNS photo/L'Osservatore Romano, handout)
FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
One C9 cardinal told me recently, “Pope Francis truly believes in a collegial style of government; we see this clearly in our meetings."
Politics & SocietyVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
“If we want to stop the war in Syria, then we have to stop the flow of arms to the different groups in conflict," Father Prakash said.
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Vatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
There is an urgent need to reject the use of God’s name to justify violence.
FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
Benedict XVI: “Obedience to my successor has always been unquestionable.”