Full Text: Pope Francis’ In-Flight Press Conference From Greece
Pope Francis spoke about the trip to Greece and Cyprus, synodality, and accepting the resignation of Archbishop Michel Aupetit.
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Pope Francis to Youth in Greece: Don’t Be ‘Prisoners of the Cell Phone’
“Don’t be satisfied with publishing a few posts or tweets. Don’t settle for virtual encounters, look for real ones, especially with those who need you: don’t look for visibility, but for the invisible. This is original, revolutionary.”
Pope Francis in Greece: ‘Let Us Ask for the Grace of Hope’
Pope Francis reflected on hope and the call to conversion after offering Mass in Athens’ Megaron Concert Hall on Dec. 5.
Smallness Can Be a Blessing, Pope Francis Tells Greece’s Catholic Minority
Pope Francis praised Greece as “a land that is a gift, a patrimony of mankind, on which the foundations of the West have been built.”
Pope Francis Apologizes for Mistakes of Catholics in Meeting with Greek Orthodox Leaders in Athens, Greece
When Pope Francis arrived at the archbishopric, an Orthodox cleric started to protest, shouting “Pope, you are a heretic! Pope, you are a heretic!” before he was taken away by police.
Pope Francis Decries Global ‘Retreat From Democracy’ in Athens Speech
“In some societies, concerned for security and dulled by consumerism, weariness and malcontent can lead to a sort of skepticism about democracy.”
Pope Francis Tells Cypriot Authorities He is Praying for ‘the Peace of the Entire Island’
“Cyprus, as a crossroads of civilizations, has an innate vocation to encounter, favored by the welcoming character of the Cypriot people."
Pope Francis Invites Catholics in Cyprus to be Agents of Fraternity
Pope Francis landed Thursday afternoon in Cyprus for the start of a five-day trip that will also take him to Athens, Greece, and the island of Lesbos.
It’s Official: Pope Francis Will Travel to Cyprus and Greece in December
Inspired by the name of the Apostle Barnabas, the official theme of the Pope’s trip to Cyprus is “Comforting each other in faith."
Catholic Church Pitches in to Relieve Families in Cash-Strapped Greece
A new program from Caritas aims to help families with basic food needs and assistance in medical and utilities bills.
