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Pope Francis Honors Comboni Nun Killed by Islamist Terrorists in Mozambique
Pope Francis in his Angelus address on Sunday honored an Italian missionary sister who was killed by Islamist terrorists in...
Pope Francis Beatifies John Paul I, Pope for 33 Days
In one of the shortest pontificates in papal history, John Paul I gained a reputation for his humility and his...
Pope Launches New Catechesis Series on Discernment, Says It’s "indispensable for living"
“God invites us to evaluate and choose: He created us free and wants us to exercise our freedom. For this...
Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for September: "Abolition of the death penalty"
Pope Francis has asked Catholics around the world to pray in September for an end to the death penalty.
New Ghanaian Cardinal to Undergo Heart Surgery in Rome
Cardinal Richard Kuuia Baawobr is expected to undergo heart surgery in Rome by the end of this week, according to...
Pope Francis Becomes First Pope in More Than 700 Years to Open the Holy Door in L’Aquila
During a trip to the Italian city of L'Aquila, Pope Francis participated in a centuries-old tradition established by Pope Celestine...
In Phone Call, Ukraine's President Thanks Pope Francis for Praying for His Country
“Our people need support of world spiritual leaders who should convey to the world the truth about acts of horror...
Desire for "eternal youth" and "unlimited well-being" is Delusional Conceit: Pope Francis
Pope Francis said Wednesday that it is “delusional” to try to stop the natural passage of time in pursuit of...
Pope Francis Appoints Nurse as His "personal health care assistant"
The Vatican announced Thursday that Pope Francis has appointed a “personal health care assistant.”
Pope Francis: Canada "writing a new page" in Church’s Relationship with Indigenous Peoples
The pope said that his visit to Canada was "a different journey” from the other international trips of his pontificate.
"Follow the example of Mary": Pope Francis to Medjugorje Youth Festival
Pope Francis has urged the thousands of young people gathered at Medjugorje this week to follow the example of the...
The Door of Retiring “is open … up to today I haven't knocked on that door”: Pope Francis
Pope Francis said Saturday that he is “open” to the possibility of retiring if he discerns that it is God’s...
The Vatican is Asking Catholics to Share Their Experiences Helping Migrants and Refugees
In a video message released on July 28 ahead of the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Pope Francis poses...
Pope Francis Entrusts Week-long Canada Trip to the Blessed Virgin Mary
Pope Francis visited a Roman basilica on Friday to ask for the Virgin Mary's intercession and protection ahead of his...
In New Decree, Pope Francis Makes Changes to Opus Dei "to guard the charism"
Pope Francis issued a document on Friday that changed the oversight of Opus Dei. It also decreed that its leader,...
The Poor Suffer Most from Heat Waves, Drought, Other Environmental Extremes: Pope Francis
As Europe faces record high temperatures and summer wildfires, Pope Francis has pointed out that the poor suffer the most...
Nigerian Diocese Seeking Prayers for “unconditional release” of Two Kidnapped Priests
The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan in Nigeria has asked for prayers after two Catholic priests were kidnapped Friday, July 15...
Pope Francis Celebrates Holy Mass in Congolese Rite, Calls for Witnessing of Peace
The pope began his homily with the word, “esengo,” which means “joy” in Lingala, the Bantu-based creole spoken in parts...
Evangelization Not "personal activism" But a Witness of Love: Pope Francis
In his Angelus address, the pope posed a question: “How do we bring the good news of the Gospel to...
Pope Francis "greatly disappointed" over Missing Pastoral Trip to Africa This Week
The pope released a video message in which he urged the Congolese and South Sudanese people to place their hope...