“It’s not enough just to listen — he has to do something,” said Dmytro Bohak, one of about 500 young Ukrainian pilgrims who attended the event and staged a demonstration.
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Young Catholics Come Together, if Not Their Views
As young Catholics gathered from around the world in Portugal, their desires for the future of the church were as varied as the countries they came from.
Pope Francis Heads to Portugal for Catholic Church’s Youth Day
The pope will preside over a gathering of young people from around the world, mindful that the changes he has initiated in the Roman Catholic Church will depend on them.
Pope Francis Names 21 New Cardinals, With a Focus Beyond Europe
In choosing men from around the world for the college that will elect his successor, the pontiff aimed to reflect “the universality of the church.”
Pope Francis Offers Prayers for Emanuela Orlandi, Who Vanished 40 Years Ago
Francis expressed “closeness” to the family of Emanuela Orlandi, whose disappearance has captivated Italians for decades — and now the world, thanks to Netflix.
Pope Hosts Artists in Sistine Chapel, Even Some Who Attracted Controversy
The event was part of a broader effort to engage with artists as the Roman Catholic Church did in the past. Pope Francis also urged them to pursue social justice through their work.
Pope Francis Thanks Well-Wishers for Support During Hospital Stay
The pontiff, giving a public address for the first time since undergoing abdominal surgery, expressed gratitude for the “affection, care and friendship” he had received.
Pope Francis Leaves Rome Hospital and Returns to Vatican After Surgery
Doctors have advised the 86-year-old pontiff to take it easy after an operation to deal with a hernia that caused painful intestinal blockages.
Pope Francis Will Leave Hospital on Friday, Vatican Says
The Vatican described the pope’s recovery nine days after undergoing abdominal surgery as “regular.”
Pope’s Doctors Say He’s on the Mend, but Advise Rest and No Events
Francis, who had abdominal surgery on Wednesday, has been advised by his medical team to rest and not recite his usual weekly prayer from his hospital balcony on Sunday.