Pope Francis: The Mass needs silence, not 'chit-chat'
WEBNov 15, 2017 · On Wednesday, Pope Francis called out the common habit of chatting with people around you before Mass, stressing that this is a time for silent prayer, when we prepare our hearts for an encounter...
Pastoral Perspectives on Silence in Church
WEBSep 23, 2013 · People just didn’t talk in church. One would enter, find their pew, genuflect, and then kneel for private prayer before Mass began. When Mass concluded, one might kneel for a brief while for prayer, but then leave quietly, not talking until in the vestibule or outside the church.
Is It Okay to Applaud at Mass? Here’s What Four Popes
WEBNov 18, 2018 · Finally, Pope Francis, not known for his interest in a more traditional perspective on liturgy also called the faithful to silence both before and after Mass, when he said, “When we go to Mass, maybe we arrive five minutes before, and we start to chitchat with those in front of us,” the Pope said.
Pope Francis says U.S. election a choice between ‘the lesser evil ...
WEBSep 13, 2024 · Speaking aboard the papal plane, Pope Francis encouraged U.S. Catholics to vote with their conscience in the upcoming Nov. 5 election.
Where he hears, he listens: Pope Francis and communication
WEBJan 2, 2021 · The following day, the photo of the Pope praying appeared on the front pages of newspapers across the world. His message travelled well beyond the confines of the Catholic faith, giving voice to the anguish and hopes of all humanity.
Pope on Synod: The participation of everyone, guided by the Holy …
WEBOct 9, 2021 · In his discourse at Saturday’s moment of prayer and reflection, Pope Francis dwelt on how the synodality of the Church is achieved, namely, through communion, participation, and mission. He also pointed out the dangers it can run into, as well as the opportunities it offers.
Pope Francis and Joe Biden enjoy unusually long meeting at the …
WEBOct 29, 2021 · Pope Francis and President Joe Biden talked together in private for 75 minutes, an unusually long time by Vatican standards, a sign that the two leaders had a more in-depth discussion than...
I Stood Up in Mass and Confronted My Priest. You Should, Too.
WEBAug 23, 2018 · But we should go further and demand that every ordained member of the Catholic Church resign, including the pope. If any other organization had covered up the rampant sexual abuse of...
Pope Francis: I dream of a more pastoral, more open Church
WEBMar 11, 2023 · In an interview with the Argentinean daily “La Nación,” the Pope says the Church is following the path laid out by the Second Vatican Council so that it can become ever more a home for all. He also discusses the ongoing Synod, as well as the Holy See’s work for peace in Ukraine.
Pope Francis opens Vatican meeting on the church's future
WEBOct 4, 2023 · Pope Francis opened a big meeting on the future of the Catholic Church Wednesday by saying it was in need of repair to make it a place of welcome for "everyone, everyone, everyone," not a rigid...