Pope Francis remembered for lasting mark on Church's marriage and family ministry

Pope Francis remembered for lasting mark on Church's marriage and family ministry

Pope Francis shaped Catholic marriage and family life through pastoral reforms, controversial blessings and a focus on modern challenges.

In Esperanza, the most intimate book of Pope Francis, the Argentine pontiff shares thoughts he had kept with reserve. From his desire on where to be buried to his longing for a more humble and helpful church, Francis invites us to look at the world - and to ourselves - with compassion, faith and courage. Next, we share five fragments taken from his own book, which offer a window to the spiritual intimacy of Jorge Mario Bergoglio. 1. "I long for …

In the first half of the 21st century, the Catholic Church in Brazil, the largest Catholic country in the world, faces challenges that are as great as their importance in Brazilian society. These are issues that Pope Francis has tried to address in some way, but they will remain a legacy to the next Pontiff. [...] The post The Challenges for the Catholic Church in Brazil according to Pope Francis first appeared on latinapress News.

Francis Remembered: Rachel Amiri

Editor’s note: Following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025, the editors of Where Peter Is received many tributes to his life and reflections on his influence from past and current contributors, as well as podcast guests and... The post Francis Remembered: Rachel Amiri appeared first on Where Peter Is.