PRISON FELLOWSHIP: Pope Francis

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The Pope, Prison, and ‘Dirty Feet’

One of the last stops on Pope Francis’ visit to the United States was perhaps the most stark.  Three days after addressing what is arguably the most influential political body in the world, the pope entered the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility in Philadelphia to speak to an audience of about 100 prisoners and family members.

By Steve Rempe
September 30, 2015
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Letters to Pope Francis

Earlier today, Pope Francis arrived in Washington, D.C. to begin a week-long visit to the United States.  In addition to visits to the White House, the U.S. Capitol, and the 9-11 Memorial in New York City, Pope Francis will also visit the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility in Philadelphia.

By Prison Fellowship
September 22, 2015
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Cardinal Wuerl and Faith Leaders Unite to ‘Walk with Francis’ and Advance Criminal Justice Reform

In preparation for Pope Francis’ trip to the United States, Justice Fellowship, the policy arm of Prison Fellowship, is partnering with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and other religious leaders to bring attention to needed reforms of the criminal justice system and to promote a restorative approach to corrections.

By Prison Fellowship
September 10, 2015
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Will You Write a Letter to the Pope?

In the very first month in his official capacity, Pope Francis made a landmark visit to a juvenile detention facility where he washed and kissed the feet of youth. During his upcoming visit to the U.S., he will be visiting a prison again, this time in Philadelphia.

By Craig DeRoche
August 27, 2015
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Churches Standing Up and Reaching out to Prisoners

The following post originally appeared on the Justice Fellowship blog.

An August report released by the National Association of Evangelicals showed that 95% of evangelical leaders have been involved in regular ministry to prisoners. “It demonstrates the evangelical conviction that God offers redemption and reconciliation to all, regardless of what they have done,” said Leith Anderson, President of the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE).

By Daniel Pugh
October 3, 2013
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