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November 13, 2017

Pope's Homily: 'Shepherds' who seek money, power cause scandal

Pope Francis celebrates Mass Sept. 27 in the chapel of the Domus Sanctae Marthae at the Vatican. Scandal is "capable of killing: killing hope, killing illusions, killing families, killing so many hearts," Pope Francis said.
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Church leaders who are attached to money and try to climb the ladder of success wound the church and destroy people's hope, Pope Francis said.
Published in Reflections
December 1, 2014

Changing times may call for changes in religious orders, pope says

Pope Francis leaves the general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Nov. 26. In the background is a banner of Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara, who was canonized along with five others Nov. 23.
VATICAN CITY - Religious orders and the Vatican congregation that assists them must be bold in assessing whether current structures and practices help or hinder the proclamation of the Gospel, the pursuit of holiness and the service of the poor, Pope Francis said.

Published in Vatican