Death of Pope Francis: A contribution to the church’s social teaching in thought and action

A Pope speaks. He writes and speaks. Most of the time. Journalist chronicles begin by saying: “the Pope affirmed...”, “the Pope said...”, “the Pope said...

Statement of Saint Patrick’s Pontifical University, Maynooth on the death of Pope Francis | Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference

With deep sorrow, Saint Patrick’s Pontifical University, Maynooth, joins with the Church throughout the world in mourning the death of Pope Francis. A shepherd of profound humility, courage, and compassion, Pope Francis led the Church with a heart attuned to the cries of the poor, the earth, and those on the margins.  His papacy called us to rediscover the joy of the Gospel, to walk together in synodality and fraternity, and to bear witness to m…

Death of Pope Francis: A contribution to the church’s social teaching in thought and action

Through his writings, speaking, and initiatives, Pope Francis—who did April 21 at the age of 88—revitalized the church’s social teaching by giving it a unique character.

Quotation of the day: "The Pope is dead – long live the Church. For this is what it is all about, beyond the one person in whom everything is concentrated: to secure the survival of the Church, in this case the Catholic. It considers itself to be eternal, but what tomorrow is, who knows that already on earth. Opening up, present [...] The contribution To the death of the Pope appeared first on COMPACT.