pope francis Archives

Excerpts of Pope Francis’ Letter to Cardinal Wuerl

12 October 2018 - Pope Francis sent Washington Cardinal Donald Wuerl a warm letter in accepting his resignation.

Pope Accepts Washington Cardinal’s Resignation Amid Scandal

12 October 2018 - Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Washington Cardinal Donald Wuerl after he became entangled in two major sexual abuse and cover-up scandals and lost the support of many in his flock.

Did Pope Francis Say ‘Exposing Pedophile Priests Is Satan’s Work’?

13 September 2018 - A disreputable web site chose to over-simplify and sensationalize a real homily delivered by the pope in September 2018.

Pope on Sex Abuse: “We Showed No Care for the Little Ones”

20 August 2018 - Pope Francis has issued a letter to Catholics around the world condemning the "crime" of priestly sexual abuse and cover-up and demanding accountability.

Was Pope Francis ‘Found Guilty’ of Child Trafficking and Murder?

8 June 2018 - A blog devoted to the roundly-debunked "Pizzagate" story reprinted an equally false post from 2014 about the leader of the Catholic Church.

Did Pope Francis Say Gun Owners ‘Can’t Call Themselves Christians Anymore’?

9 May 2018 - A notorious fake news web site wrenches the Pope's remarks out of context to create yet another sensationalist, misleading story.

Terminally Ill English Toddler Taken Off Life Support After Court Ruling

24 April 2018 - Pope Francis intervened in the long-running controversy, and the Vatican offered to fly Alfie Evans to Italy for treatment.

UK Court Rules Against Parents Who Want Son to Go to Italy

16 April 2018 - Britain's Court of Appeal has ruled against the parents of a terminally ill toddler who are seeking permission to take him to Italy for medical treatment.