In 2015, Pope Francis plans to write a letter to all Catholics to warn them about the threat global warming poses to poor communities across the globe. The letter called a papal encyclical is meant to raise awareness to all Catholics about climate change and make them get involved in fighting it. Besides the letter, the pope also plans to talk to the UN general assembly about environmental … [Read more...]
Vatican Gay Approval is Here
Bishops around the world gathered together for a two week extraordinary Synod of Bishops on the family matters. Halfway through the gathering they released an unprecedented document addressing Vatican gay approval. During the Synod Pope Francis succeeded in raising awareness on the gay community with his recently released news about gay families, recommending all the attendees to speak clearly … [Read more...]
Progressive Cupich to be Next Chicago Archbishop
Since Pope Francis was appointed the new Pope, the Catholic world has seen a massive change in Vatican politics. In one and a half years, the Argentinian Pope signaled a turn from the conservative political discourse of Pope Benedict XVI to a more socially progressive stance. Francis’s message was that the Catholic Church must focus on the social and economic inequalities. In such a short time, … [Read more...]
Before Landing in Seoul, Pope Francis Sent a Message of Good Will to China
Before landing in Seoul, Pope Francis sent an unprecedented message of good will to China on Thursday. Apart for mutually congratulating each other upon both their being elected, the relationship between Pope Francis and Chinese President Xi Jinping has supposedly been very quiet. President Park Geun-hye greeted Pope Francis upon his arrival at Seoul Airport in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, … [Read more...]
Further Reforms in the Vatican Bank
Pope Francis is known for his push for reforms and greater transparency within the Vatican, and his reforms targeted Vatican’s Bank as well. Earlier, in 2013, the Bank has reported a major drop in its net profits, from €86.6 million (in 2012) to €2.87 million. That was just the second time that the Vatican Bank has published its records within its 127-year history span, and the move was part of … [Read more...]
