Pope Francis

“Like most social encyclicals, Fratelli Tutti addresses a hodgepodge of topics. These range from detailed analysis of contemporary populism to explorations of the meaning of kindness, reciprocity and gratuitousness…. [it] insists on the need for Christians and others to be open to learning from others.

“The pontiff said he hopes a UBI will pave the way for the full transformation of society. He called for a ‘humanist and ecological conversion that puts an end to the idolatry of money and places human life and dignity at the center.’” - Acton

“Every week, thousands of Catholics from all walks of life swarm into St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican to participate in Mass with Pope Francis, who has put concern for the poor at the center of his papacy. But now, a few lucky people may have the opportunity to attend a private Mass with the pontiff. All they have to do is own a Rolls-Royce.

“One year after Pope Francis called for a summit of Catholic bishops at the Vatican, abuse survivors flocked to the Eternal City on Thursday (Feb. 20) to report a lack of progress and accountability in the fight against clergy sex abuse.” - RNS

“In their recent ecumenical zeal, Catholics have finally accepted Protestants as Christians, though as ‘separated brethren.’ But does the Pope believe that evangelicals and Pentecostals who try to win others to their faith ‘are not disciples of Jesus’?” - Gene Veith

Pope Francis warns of ‘rigidity,’ says church must adapt or it will become increasingly irrelevant

The comments were in response to a book on “what motivates the right-wing opposition to Pope Francis in the United States, which goes beyond his views on economics and also includes his response to the sexual abuse crisis and his elevating liberal clerics…while sidelining conservatives (such as Cardinal Raymond Burke and Cardinal Ludwig Mueller).” - Daily Wire

“Pope Francis would be well served to set aside the politics of climate change and instead promote the use of all our energy resources to reduce poverty and increase human flourishing around the world.” - Washington Examiner

“On March 9, Pope Francis met with President Russell M. Nelson … marking the first meeting between the Catholic head and the leader of the LDS Church. The visit occurred a day before President Nelson dedicated the first temple of the Latter-day Saints in Rome.” - WRN

“The Italian Episcopal Conference [CEI] has submitted the proposed change to the Vatican for approval, changing the line ‘lead us not into temptation’ to ‘abandon us not when in temptation,’ reported the Italian newswire service Ansa and the [U.K.] Express.” - Washington Times