Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Francis, the pope of the peripheries, celebrates his fifth anniversary

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By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected pope just a few days after telling the College of Cardinals that the Catholic Church faced a clear choice between being a church that “goes out” or a church focused on its internal affairs. After the cardinal from Buenos Aires, […]

Pope Francis: Five years — Papal quotes: a sampler

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By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — In his formal documents, many speeches and unscripted morning homilies the past five years, Pope Francis has given the church plenty of “food for thought” on many issues of great importance. Here are a baker’s dozen of quotes from the pope, organized by topic: On clerical […]

Wonder and wit: Pope Francis’ unique turns of phrase

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By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — A native-Spanish speaker who grew up with Italian-speaking relatives in Argentina, Pope Francis has a striking way with words. Bringing a background in literary themes and devices with him to the papacy five years ago, the pope has shown himself to be a master of metaphor […]

Vatican, China nearing agreement on bishops, according to reports

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By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Multiple news reports indicate the Vatican has made substantial progress in reaching an agreement with China’s communist government on the naming of bishops for several dioceses. The news agency Reuters and The Wall Street Journal both reported Feb. 1 that the deal would involve two bishops […]

In-flight nuptials: Pope didn’t glide over church requirements

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By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis’ decision to convalidate the marriage of two flight attendants in the air sent waves of turbulence through the Catholic blogosphere, where respected canon lawyers and pastors raised serious questions about the pope sending a message that marriage wasn’t so serious. But three days later, […]

In Chile and Peru, pope tackles tough issues, urges compassion, unity

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By Barbara J. Fraser Catholic News Service LIMA, Peru — Pope Francis tackled politically charged issues during his weeklong visit to Chile and Peru, decrying human trafficking, environmental destruction, corruption and organized crime in speeches before audiences that included political leaders. At the same time, he called for unity, dialogue and coexistence in each of […]

Update: Pope marries couple on flight during Chilean trip

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By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT TO IQUIQUE, Chile (CNS) — Love was literally in the air as Pope Francis performed an impromptu wedding ceremony at 36,000 feet aboard his flight in Chile. During his flight to Iquique Jan. 18, the pope was approached by LatAm flight steward Carlos Ciuffardi […]

Pope Francis to diplomats: World peace depends on right to life, disarmament

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By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Because everyone has a right to life, liberty and personal security, nations must find nonviolent solutions to conflict and difficulties, Pope Francis said. A culture of peace “calls for unremitting efforts in favor of disarmament and the reduction of recourse to the use of armed force […]