Jesus teachings a leader whose moral Authority Comes not just through words but also through deeds. Reporter in miss remarks pope francis echoed mr. Obamas call for improved relations with cuba and his efforts to combat climate change. When it comes to our common home we are living at the critical moment of history. We still have time to make change needed to bring about sustainable and integral development for we know that things can change. applause . Reporter brief papal parade gave francis the chance to interact with large enthusiastic crowds that lined the streets. Several toddlers were carried to his vehicle so the pontiff could bless them. Next came a Midday Prayer Service with s business shops francis called for compassion for the sick and vulnerable. No less important is the gospel of the family which in the world meeting of families in philadelphia that im about to embark on i will emphatically proclaim together with you and the entire church. Reporter underway as we speak a
Here. Mostly never. Full morning ahead. Of course, lets go back, now, to george in rome. George . And it is just a glorious day here, robin. Sunny, warm. Almost springlike. Those cardinals that the pope met with this morning have already begun their informal discussions about who the next pope is going to be. And the pope gave them some direction today. They come from 50 countries. And benedict asked them to work like an orchestra, to create harmony out of their differences. Abcs david wright is here with us. And, david, the pope made clear that once he steps down, there will be only one pope. An important point to make. At the end of this day, for the First Time Since the middle ages, we will have a pope and an expope. Previous popes may well have said their goodbyes to the cardinals. But if they did so, it was on their deathbeds. Benedict is very much alive. [ speaking Foreign Language ] reporter today began with the cardinals saying goodbye. Exchanging a brief, private moment, one b
A former diocese organist filed suit in February 2022. Some laity and priests are unhappy with Stika's staunch defense of a seminarian accused of rape.
Bishop Richard Stika of Knoxville, Tennessee, is being investigated by the Vatican over his leadership style and possible mishandling of abuse cases. As the investigation has lingered for months, lay Catholics tell NCR the diocese is a "hot mess." Stika says he has helped the diocese grow and points to his fundraising success.
Bishop Senior has served as an auxiliary bishop of Philadelphia since 2009; he will become the spiritual leader of over 200,000 Catholics from 15 counties in central Pennsylvania.