Michael Czerny
A new film by Emmy-winning director centers on Pope’s vision for environment
By Claire Giangravé — October 4, 2022
(RNS) — Available for free on YouTube, ‘The Letter’ traces a pathway of dialogue amid the climate crisis.
Following papal reforms, Vatican departments are ready to help local bishops
By Claire Giangravé — September 29, 2022
(RNS) — A key Vatican department puts itself at the service of local churches, modeling Pope Francis’ vision for the Roman Curia.
Pope Francis, Vatican call for international cooperation for the environment
By Claire Giangravé — July 21, 2022
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — A top Vatican official backed Francis’ video address by saying ‘production of fossil fuels must be urgently phased out.’
Pope Francis says NATO, ‘barking at Russia’s door,’ shares blame for Ukraine
By Claire Giangravé — May 3, 2022
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — In an interview with Il Corriere della Sera, the pope said he hopes to visit Moscow and meet President Vladimir Putin.
Pope Francis deploys top Vatican officials to Ukraine to help migrants, seek peace
By Claire Giangravé — March 7, 2022
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Cardinal Czerny and Cardinal Krajewski, both close papal allies, will go to the war zone with the hope of mediating peace.
Pope shakes up office that handles migration, COVID
By Nicole Winfield — December 23, 2021
ROME (AP) — Francis thanked Cardinal Peter Turkson for his five years of service but decided on new leadership following the results of an internal investigation, the Vatican said.
Catholic sculptor wishes to restore Catholic credibility amid modern evils
By Claire Giangravé — June 17, 2021
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — From Dante’s Inferno to human trafficking, a Catholic sculptor reminds the faithful that evil is real.
Vatican prelate says individual bishops have final say on Communion
By Claire Giangravé — May 6, 2021
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — ‘It’s not up to bishops in general to make these decisions. It’s the bishop of the person,’ said Cardinal Michael Czerny. But at least one canon lawyer argues that when it comes to Communion for heads of state, it should really be up to the pope himself.
Vatican makes moral case for supporting people displaced by climate change
By Claire Giangravé — March 30, 2021
(RNS) — Local Catholic groups are invited in a new Vatical document to establish ‘solidarity networks’ to ensure migrants’ dignity ‘in all phases of displacement.’
In ‘Life After the Pandemic,’ Pope Francis hopes COVID-19 will change us
By Thomas Reese — August 20, 2020
(RNS) — In a compilation of recent speeches, the pope expresses his fear that the COVID era will increase ‘the selfishness of particular interests.’
New cardinals: The men are the message
By Thomas Reese — September 12, 2019
(RNS) — By making these men cardinals, the pope is handing them megaphones.
Pope Francis firms up his legacy with appointment of new cardinals
By Thomas Reese — September 2, 2019
(RNS) — After Oct. 15, 53% of the cardinal electors will have been appointed by Francis.
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