He who does not forgive sickens physically, emotionally and spiritually. "It's a call to change," she told a conference this week. The viral retirement speech allegedly written by Pope Francis and widely circulated on WhatsApp is a long-running hoax that has been online since 2021. Benedict - born Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger - stepped down as Pontiff over his age, but is still alive now at 96. Its autophagy. The April 28-30 trip to Budapest . We need 2 cookies to store this setting. On March 5, the Pope will resume his public activities beginning with the Angelus. Or send us feedback on this article with one of the options below: We welcome and read all letters to the editorbut, due to the volume received, cannot guarantee a response. No sin is too big to be forgiven. if you are trying to comment, you must log in or set up a new account. Above, Pope Francis meets migrants during his visit at the Karatepe refugee camp, on the northeastern Aegean island of Lesbos, Greece, on December 5, 2021. Cardinal McElroy on radical inclusion for L.G.B.T. Francis was elected pope in 2013 on a mandate to reform the Roman Curia. That is welcome news to Sister Nathalie Becquart, one of the top women at the Vatican. Please consult our Contact Us page for other options to reach us. 3. So does violence and the bane of a burgeoning arms trade, often moving in the shadows, fed by underground streams of money. He has been in the position since 2013, taking over from Benedict XVI who was in the position for seven years. We provide you with a list of stored cookies on your computer in our domain so you can check what we stored. You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page. In recent years, Pope Francis has been suffering from numerous health issues. But the Argentine Jesuit made clear after his July surgery that resigning "didn't even cross my mind.". Above all, it is important to pray and share, clearly and sincerely, our deep concern for the present and future of the world. 7. His simple apparel set the tone for what would become a whirlwind papacy including 52 papal trips, six major documents, three synods and thousands of speeches and homilies aimed at shifting the church toward simplicity, collegiality and care for the poor and outcast. Rumours are swirling that Pope Francis could be about to announce his retirement, Pope Francis is following in the footsteps of a previous pope that announced his retirement, Pope Francis has struggled to walk due to numerous health conditions, Meet world's new oldest person - daily wine, name change and explanation for long life, Children should have the surnames of both their parents at birth, court rules. Long ago, this amphitheatre was the site of brutal mass entertainment: fights between men or between men and beasts. Your email address will not be published. He has also established a $45 gift cap for Holy See personnel, given the green light for the criminal prosecution of cardinals and bishops by the Vatican's lay-led tribunal and approved a law in 2019 regarding the investigation of sexual abuse cover-ups. One image called the encounter a meeting of the church bells and the minarets, the towers from which Muslims are called to prayer. Pope Francis prays in St. Peters Square for an end to the coronavirus pandemic,March 27, 2020. Colleen Dulle is assistant producer of audio and video at America. Derek Jeter announces retirement at end of the 2014 season He said the attitude of the good Samaritan, as explained in Fratelli Tutti, spurs them to do so. The . Francis also approved term limits for leaders of lay Catholic movements to try to curb their abuses of power, resulting in the forced removal of influential church leaders. (CNS photo/Paul Haring), Were sorry registration isn't working smoothly for you. "Each of life's stages is a time to believe, hope and love," the pope tweeted Friday. (CNS photo/Paul Haring), Were sorry registration isn't working smoothly for you. Speaking during his general audience on May 11, the pope said that retirement can be a "time to leave a good legacy of wisdom, tenderness, and gifts for the family and the community.". Message: . Dear friends, we are making that journey, each with his or her own religious identity, to cultivate peace in the name of God and to acknowledge that we are brothers and sisters. Francis of Assisi asked his followers to see others as brothers and sisters, for they were created by the one Creator. Pope Francis delivers his blessing at the end of his weekly general audience in the Paul VI Hall, at the Vatican, Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021. We may not be indifferent onlookers. Francis has praised Benedict's decision to retire as "opening the door" for future popes to do the same, and he had originally predicted a short papacy for himself of two to five years. The "Amoris Laetitia Family Year," called for by the pope begins March 19. . In addition to upcoming trips this year to Congo, South Sudan, Canada, and Kazakhstan, in 2023, he has scheduled a major meeting of the world's bishops to debate the increasing decentralization of the Catholic Church, as well as the continued implementation of his reforms. This is a pope who lives the phrase often attributed to his namesake, St. Francis of Assisi: Preach the Gospel at all times. The written resignation speech purportedly written by Pope Francis and circulated on WhatsApp is false. Yes for so many reasons at different times we are disappointed by one another. "We hope that all people, especially those harmed by conflicts and internal divisions, might (come) and find the path of solidarity and peace," he said in a statement announcing the visit. There is no healthy marriage or healthy family without the exercise of forgiveness. Above, Pope Francis meets migrants during his visit at. You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Long after Amoris Laetitia and Laudato Si have faded into history, people will remember the images of this South American pope warmly embracing a man covered in tumors, falling to the ground to kiss the feet of formerly warring African leaders or praying alone in the rain in St. Peters Square at the height of the coronavirus pandemic. Forgiveness is the medicine of family joy and happiness. No pope has travelled to L'Aquila since to close out the annual feast, which celebrates the sacrament of forgiveness so dear to Francis, noted the current archbishop of L'Aquila, Cardinal Giuseppe Petrocchi. He greeted the crowds as his brothers and sisters and said: You know that it was the duty of the conclave to give Rome a Bishop. However, his historic run as head of the Catholic Church could be coming to a close early, as he announces a summer dinner plan that many are interpreting as a sign of his retirement. Be courageous! "He's not going to have two former popes floating around," Bellitto said in an email. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Pope Francis will make his second papal trip of 2023 to Hungary, 5. In the moment, though, Pope Francis declined to comment on the letter. In 2009, Benedict visited L'Aquila, which had been devastated by a recent earthquake, and prayed at Celestine's tomb, leaving his pallium stole on it. It comes after the Pope suffered from numerous health problems in recent years, making walking difficult for him. ; Francis' message focuses on victims of this evil, who should be "at the center" of everything. Pope Francis then talked about the right time to "take leave" of his flock, alluding to his possible retirement. The parish priest made various appeals to international community on behalf of migrants. Pope Francis urges people to 'take a break' in first speech since hospital stay By Reuters July 18, 2021 2:04pm Updated Pope Francis delivers his Angelus Blessing from the Apostolic. All materials contained on this site, whether written, audible or visual are the exclusive property of Catholic Online and are protected under U.S. and International copyright laws, Copyright 2022 Catholic Online. In fact, all 20th-century popes died in their early 80s or younger, with the exception of Pope Leo XIII, who was 93 when he died in 1903. Faced with the Vatican's $57 million budget deficit, the pope has commanded a 10 percent pay cut for cardinals and whittled down pay for other Vatican employees since his birthday last year. Dear brothers and sisters, as believers it is our responsibility to help eradicate hatred from human hearts and to condemn every form of violence. While enjoying robust health at the time, Benedict said he simply didn't have the strength to carry on. "They were preparing the conclave.". It is born of justice; it grows in fraternity and it flourishes in gratuitousness. This takes real courage: the courage of compassion, a courage that goesbeyond complacency, beyond the mindset of it doesnt concern me and it has nothing to do with my life. The logo features the symbol of the capital city and colors of both the Holy See and Hungary. Pope Francis explained that all bishops must make a decision as to when to take leave of their flock. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Something went wrong, please try again later. To the Italian Basketball Federation (31 May 2021), Visit of the Holy Father to the work-community of the Dicastery for Communication (24 May 2021), Audience with members of the Lazare Association (21 May 2021), To new Ambassadors accredited to the Holy See (21 May 2021), To Members of the "Meter" Association (15 May 2021), To the Delegation of the "Scouts Unitaires de France" (14 May 2021), The Holy Father Francis opens the General States of Birth, an online initiative promoted by the Forum of Family Associations (14 May 2021), To the Pontifical Swiss Guard (6 May 2021), World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. Notable was the timing: The Vatican and the rest of Italy are usually on holiday in August to mid-September, with all but essential business closed. Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer. Sixteen of these new cardinals are under the age of 80 and therefore eligible to vote in a conclave to elect a successor if Francis does retire. This fact-check was published as part of an assignment for the Empowering Fact-checking in South Sudan (EFiSS) Training Program by 211 Check, Your email address will not be published. What Is the Protocol If a Pope Resigns. Referring to Francis's planned visit to L'Aquila, he suggested not reading too much into it, noting that Benedict's gesture in 2009 was missed by most everyone. For this reason, the family must be a place of life and not a place of death; a place of forgiveness, a place of paradise and not a place of hell; a healing territory and not a disease; an internship of forgiveness and not guilt, the message continues. 1. In the last week, he has announced a consistory to create 21 new cardinals ahead of the dinner. For the sake of peace, please, in every religious tradition let us defuse the temptation to fundamentalism and every tendency to view a brother or sister as an enemy. Wouldn't it look bad if the Pope's own diocese was not committed to this? Otherwise you will be prompted again when opening a new browser window or new a tab. Above, Francis attends a meeting with priests, religious men and women, seminarians and catechists, at the Cathedral of Saint Martin, in Bratislava, Slovakia, on September 13, 2021. Pope Francis is still a bit young by papal standards and he appears to be energetic and in good health. When he came close to us, I thought he would give me his hand [to kiss], Mr. Rivas aunt, Caterina Lotto, told CNN. 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No matter the offence or who is the offender. Speaking with fellow Jesuits in Slovakia in September, Francis confided that he knew his 10-day hospital stay in July for surgery to remove 33 centimeters (about 13 inches) of his large intestine had fueled hope among some conservative Catholics eager for a new pope.