Pope Francis
Ex-Vatican PR consultant loves Trump even if Pope Francis doesn’t
By David Gibson — April 20, 2016
ROME (RNS) “And go @realDonaldTrump !!!” Francesca Chaouqui, a former Vatican aide now on trial for leaking documents, tweeted as the billionaire real estate mogul won big in the New York primary.
Syrian refugees sheltered by pope describe ‘miracle’ journey
By David Gibson — April 18, 2016
ROME (RNS) From a war-torn homeland to a hellish camp on a Greek island, the Muslim families are now living in the sheltering shadow of the Vatican.
‘You are not alone,’ Pope Francis tells refugees, brings 12 to Rome
By Rosie Scammell — April 17, 2016
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The pontiff's dramatic gesture capped a lightning visit, with Orthodox Christian leaders, to a Greek island that had a politically-charged message for Europe.
Bernie Sanders and Pope Francis chatted on moral economics
By RNS staff — April 17, 2016
"If anyone thinks that greeting someone is getting involved in politics, I recommend that he look for a psychiatrist," Francis laughingly told reporters.
Sanders delivers his campaign pitch, wrapped in praise for the pope
By Rosie Scammell — April 15, 2016
VATICAN CITY (RNS) In the end, the Democratic candidate got something almost as good as a pope picture: blanket news coverage and a chance to deliver his stump speech wrapped in the words of the popular pontiff.
FULL TEXT: Bernie Sanders speech at the Vatican
By David Gibson — April 15, 2016
(RNS) "There are few places in modern thought that rival the depth and insight of the church’s moral teachings on the market economy," Sanders said.
Political trip to Vatican? No, not at all, Sanders tells Italian paper
By Reuters — April 15, 2016
He'll speak to a Vatican council on economic justice but says the church is not endorsing his presidential run days ahead of the primary in Catholic-rich New York.
Bernie Sanders won’t be meeting Pope Francis (probably)
By Rosie Scammell — April 13, 2016
VATICAN CITY (RNS) When Sanders goes to the Vatican to address an economic conference, a papal meeting is not on the agenda. But, an official said, “Never say never."
Pope Francis names new Vatican ambassador to US
By David Gibson — April 12, 2016
(RNS) Archbishop Christophe Pierre, the Vatican envoy to Mexico, is replacing the diplomat who set up the controversial meeting between the pontiff and Kim Davis last September.
Pope Francis again blasts moral legalism by religious leaders
By Rosie Scammell — April 11, 2016
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The pontiff continued to preach the overarching theme of the landmark apostolic exhortation on the family he issued last week.
Catholic families need more from Pope Francis (COMMENTARY)
By Michele Weldon — April 11, 2016
Francis’ recent pronouncement does not erase the embedded hurt that has been caused by decades of punitive references to families that do not fit the happy family mold.
Vatican trip could boost Sanders campaign
By Reuters — April 8, 2016
WASHINGTON -- Like Pope Francis, Sanders has made economic inequality and the plight of the working class a central tenet of his message.
Applause, dismay, confusion over pope’s words
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — April 8, 2016
(RNS) “Joy of Love” is getting a mixed reaction from U.S. Catholics and others.
Will papal document settle the controversies? (ANALYSIS)
By David Gibson — April 8, 2016
VATICAN CITY (RNS) “Amoris Laetitia” was supposed to be the culmination of a two-year gantlet of unusually frank discussions. But, as might be expected with so much at stake, the verdict is mixed.
Papal document prescribes pragmatic view of family
By Rosie Scammell — April 8, 2016
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Francis' apostolic exhortation maintains church teachings on divorce and sexuality but stresses the need for “a healthy dose of self-criticism.”
