Joanne M. Pierce By this Author May 06, 2022 Pope Francis' visit to Malta highlights the role of St. George Preca, an advocate for teaching the gospelPope Francis' two-day visit to the tiny European country of Malta put a spotlight on Malta's complicated history and important contemporary concerns. Oct 10, 2021 Catholic tradition of care for environment dates back centuries before Pope FrancisEvery pope for the past 50 years — except John Paul I, who died after a month in office — has spoken and written about environmental issues.