Greed, selfishness corrupt beauty of God's creation, pope says
Pope Francis' at weekly general audience: "When carried away by selfishness, human beings end up ruining even the most beautiful things that have been entrusted to them," the pope said.
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Counteract vitriol by toning it down, talking less, listening more, pope says
Francis Chronicles: The tendency to de-personalize others, which starts in one's own heart, at home and with relationships, "grows and grows and it will become violence worldwide," Francis said.
Knights of Malta leader says Burke sparked dispute with Vatican
Interview reveals: The knights' spiritual patron, not their leader, demanded resignation of the group's grand chancellor.
Cardinal Burke presides over trial investigating Guam archbishop
Cardinal Raymond Burke arrived in Guam Feb. 15 as the presiding judge in a church trial investigating allegations of sexual abuse leveled against Archbishop Anthony Apuron of Agana.
Even in dark times, never lose hope in God's love, pope says
Christians must never lose hope and should remind themselves that God loves them even at their worst, Pope Francis said.
God's love provides "security" both in difficult moments and even when "I have done something terrible and evil," the pope said Feb. 15 during his weekly general audience.
"No one can take this security from us. We must repeat it like a prayer: God loves me. I am sure that God loves me!" he said.
Cardinal Marx says loyalty to the pope is important for Catholicism
A member of Pope Francis’ advisory Council of Cardinals has said it is important for the Catholic faith that adherents to the religion support the pontiff.
In a press briefing at the Vatican Wednesday, German Cardinal Reinhard Marx said that while it is normal that there be discussion about the pope and his initiatives “it is also clear for us as Catholics that loyalty to the pope is substantial for the Catholic faith.”
Francis: Projects like Dakota Access Pipeline should seek native peoples' consent
Pope Francis said that economic development projects on lands that have historically belonged to indigenous peoples should be subject to the "prior and informed consent" of those peoples.
Vatican cardinal: 'Amoris Laetitia' allows some remarried to take Communion
Cardinal Francesco Coccopalmerio affirmed in a new book that Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation Amoris Laetitia allows divorced and remarried persons to take Communion under certain circumstances.
Celebrating marriage: Newlyweds look to pope for blessings, strength
World Marriage Day: Each week dozens of newlyweds, dressed again in their wedding gowns and tuxedoes, come to the Vatican to receive a special papal blessing as they begin their lives together.
Pope admits corruption at the Vatican in wide-ranging talk to men religious
Rome: Pope Francis tells leaders of men's orders about corruption in the Vatican. He also says priestly formation must focus more on discernment.
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