In war, human dignity must be protected, pope tells military chaplains

Military chaplains are called to educate the consciences of members of the armed forces so that even in war, the opposing side is not viewed merely as “an enemy to be destroyed,” Pope Francis said. Meeting with participants of a course on international humanitarian law for military chaplains today, Thursday 31st October, the pope said... Read More

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September 17, 2019

Life without parole is not a solution to crime, pope says

Sentencing someone to life in prison without the possibility of parole is “not the solution to problems, but a problem to solve,” Pope Francis told Italian prison guards, prison chaplains and officials from the Ministry of Justice. “If you close hope in a cell, there is no future for society,” the pope told thousands of... Read More

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June 27, 2019

Calming consciences: Pope gives seafarer chaplains special powers

Pope Francis gave priests who minister to seafarers special permission to grant absolution for sins that usually would require the intervention of a bishop or the Vatican itself. “I want to say something about peace in one’s heart,” the pope said on 27th June during a meeting with chaplains and volunteers of the Apostleship of... Read More

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September 27, 2016

Clergy to provide ‘ministerial presence’ as chaplains during Ryder Cup

Chaska Police Chief Scott Knight didn’t want to see golf fans at Hazeltine National Gold Club spiritually unprovided for again. Knight, a parishioner of the Basilica of St Mary in Minneapolis, formed a group of chaplains to serve at major PGA golf tournaments at the Chaska course following a tragic lightning strike at the US... Read More

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