Pope Francis made a statement today saying that the Catholic Church needs to follow the example of St. Peter and stop seeking to accumulate wealth.
The church brings in hundreds of millions of euros every year. Continue reading
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Pope Wants A “Poor Church, For The Poor”
Pope Francis has told reporters he wants a “poor church, for the poor” and asked them to get to know the Church with its “virtues and sins.”
The Pope asked reporters to share the Church’s focus on “truth, goodness and beauty” and said the church’s mission is “spiritual, not political.” Continue reading
Pope Francis Begins Papacy By Riding The Bus
Living up to his reputation as being a humble man, Pope Francis I began his reign as leader of the Roman Catholic Church by refusing many of the luxuries given to previous Popes.
Instead of using the official Vatican City 1 car for a trip back to the Cardinal’s hostel, he rode the communal minibus that carried everyone. Continue reading