Posts Tagged ‘criticism’

Pope Francis talks about Benedict, criticism and life after COVID-19 in new interview

Monday, November 2nd, 2020
Pope Francis

In a wide-ranging interview with an Italian news agency published Friday (Oct. 30), Pope Francis addressed his relationship with his predecessor, Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI, saying the retired pope is “like a father and a brother to me.” Francis, who sat for the interview with AdnKronos on Tuesday (Oct. 27), said, “Our relationship is really Read more

Warning that environment encyclical will provoke backlash

Friday, June 12th, 2015

A Peruvian archbishop has said Pope Francis must be prepared for strong criticism following publication of his encyclical on the environment. Archbishop Pedro Barreto Jimeno of Huancayo said the encyclical, to be released on June 18, will have many critics. This is because “because they want to continue setting rules of the game in which Read more

Archbishop criticised for getaway home extensions

Tuesday, March 4th, 2014

An American archbishop has been heavily criticised for plans to add large extensions to the home he uses as a weekend getaway. The 418 square metre home, used at weekends by the Archbishop of Newark, John Myers, will be extended by nearly 278 square metres. The additions include a private lift hot tub, indoor pool Read more