Elise Ann Allen, Author at Catholic Herald

Elise Ann Allen

Vatican dismisses worries about Pope’s eyesight after Lisbon problems

August 05, 2023

FÁTIMA – After Pope Francis set aside a prepared speech in Lisbon on Friday morning, citing problems with his eyesight amid poor lighting, concern over the pontiff’s vision has grown after he skipped two other speeches, including a highly-anticipated message on Saturday morning in Fátima. During a visit to a charitable centre in Lisbon, the

Russian Orthodox bishop thanks Francis for his “support of the Ukrainian people”

August 05, 2023

LISBON – During a meeting with interreligious leaders on Friday morning in Lisbon, Pope Francis spoke to a Russian Orthodox bishop who voiced regret for the Russian invasion of Ukraine and thanked the pontiff for his repeated efforts and words on behalf of the Ukrainian people. Fr Peter Stilwell, director of the Portuguese bishops’ Department

“Jesus walks for me”: Pope Francis leads Stations of the Cross in Lisbon

August 05, 2023

LISBON – In an off-the-cuff speech to young people praying the “Way of the Cross” with him in Lisbon Friday, Pope Francis said the cross is a sign of love and urged youths to reflect on their own sufferings and anxieties, as well as their desire to smile. Speaking to some roughly 800,000 young people

‘Everyone is so on fire’: Pilgrims savour atmosphere of World Youth Day

August 04, 2023

LISBON – Youths attending WYD in Lisbon this week alongside hundreds of thousands of their peers have marvelled at the electric atmosphere, saying the joy and enthusiasm pulsating through the city is proof that faith is not merely something for generations past, but is alive and well for young people. Natasha Corranado, who hails from

Don’t be fooled by fake world of social media, Pope warns young

August 04, 2023

LISBON – In his first official event for World Youth Day in Lisbon, Pope Francis warned young people against the illusions of the virtual world and urged young people to stay rooted in reality, always being connected to Christ. Speaking to hundreds of thousands of youths gathered in Lisbon’s Eduardo VII Park for the opening

Young Chinese Catholics speak of hope of papal visit to China

August 04, 2023

LISBON – Young people from China attending World Youth Day in Lisbon have praised Pope Francis’s kindness and invited him to visit, saying Catholics in the country have a strong faith. Speaking to Crux, one of the pilgrims, named Scholastica, said World Youth Day (WYD) has been “so amazing for us, we can be here,

Life without crises is barely life at all, Pope Francis tells young people

August 03, 2023

LISBON –Pope Francis has met with young people involved in an organisation he established personally in Buenos Aires, encouraging them to accept crises as a natural experience of life. He said that moments of difficulty in life can be healthy and urged them to be compassionate in dealing with people less fortunate than themselves. After

Pope in Lisbon calls on youth to be ‘teachers of hope’

August 03, 2023

LISBON – Pope Francis kicked off the second day of his August 2-6 visit to Lisbon meeting with Catholic university students, telling them to maintain a restless search for a better future and to work toward a more inclusive and just world. He praised the contribution of women and told students not to be afraid

Pope offers comfort to Portuguese church facing secularisation in aftermath of abuse scandal

August 02, 2023

LISBON – In the wake of a devastating clerical sexual abuse scandal in a country already buffeted by secularisation and increasing pluralism, Pope Francis at the end of his first day in Portugal offered words of comfort, urging bishops not to be overcome by discouragement. Referring to the Gospel passage in which Jesus tells Peter

Pope vows to ‘stir things up’, says WYD brings hope to troubled Europe

August 02, 2023

LISBON – In the opening salvo of a five-day trip to Portugal, Pope Francis repeated his condemnations of populism and the inequalities of market capitalism, reiterating his main concerns regarding Europe, including migration, a declining birth rate, and growing polarisation. In that context, the pope said he believes World Youth Day represents hope for the

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