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Holy Spirit is 'main actor' of Amazon synod, pope says in opening remarks
In his opening remarks for the Amazon synod Monday, Pope Francis said the assembly’s working document is meant to be...
In Rome, Outside Voices Offer Contrasting Opposition to Amazon Synod
This week, two groups who say their voices are not often heard by Church leaders held events to speak out...
Vatican Prosecutors Conduct Raid on Secretariat of State Offices
Vatican prosecutors seized documents and electronic devices in a raid executed Tuesday at the offices of the most senior curial...
Pope Francis Institutes Day to Promote Knowledge and Love of Scripture
Pope Francis Monday declared the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time to be the Sunday of the Word of God in...
'Be a voice of conscience,' pope tells Catholic press
Pope Francis told an association of Italian Catholic news agencies Monday to stay close to the Magisterium and to use...
Through sin and scandal, God's Church remains, Pope Francis says
Because of sinfulness, human projects will always fail, but the Church remains steadfast, even in times of scandal, because she...
Vatican City Court Charges Italian Priest with Sexual Abuse during Seminary
The Vatican announced Tuesday that the Vatican City State’s Promoter of Justice is indicting two Italian priests -- Fr. Gabriele...
Jesus Has a Mission for Youth in Madagascar, Pope Francis Says at Vigil
Jesus has called you and has entrusted a mission to you, Pope Francis told a crowd of young people at...
Pope Francis Urges Bishops to Defend Common Good in Madagascar
Pope Francis told Madagascar’s bishops Saturday that the Catholic Church should participate in public life in order to promote the...
Perfection is Found in Small Acts of Charity, Pope Francis tells Contemplative Nuns
The path to holiness is made up of small, daily acts of obedience and love, Pope Francis told the contemplative...
Pray for Your Enemies, Pope Francis Tells Mozambican Catholics
Jesus calls his followers to a high standard – to forgive their enemies, to pray for those who have hurt...
Pope Francis Challenges Catholic Church in Mozambique to Be ‘door to solutions’
Pope Francis urged Catholic Church leaders in Mozambique Thursday, to avoid being part of conflicts and divisions, but to go...
Do Not Let Go of Joy, Pope Francis Urges Youth in Mozambique
Pope Francis encouraged young people of different faiths in Mozambique Thursday to not give up in the face of their...
Solidarity is Strong in the Catholic Church in Madagascar Ahead of Pope Francis Visit
Later this week, Pope Francis visit the island nation of Madagascar, a place where the faith is practiced with simplicity...
Pope Francis Condemns Euthanasia as Utilitarianism, not Freedom
Euthanasia is a way of treating the human person as an object; while it may appear to give freedom, it...
Do not act with tyranny towards God's creation, Pope Francis says
In a message for Sunday’s World Day of Prayer for Care of Creation, Pope Francis encouraged Catholics to make simple...
Pope Francis Got Stuck in a Vatican Elevator, Firefighters Helped Him
Pope Francis begged the pardon of the crowd gathered in St. Peter’s Square Sunday, explaining that he was late because...
Two New African Cardinals among the 13 to be Appointed in October
Pope Francis announced Sunday he will create 13 new cardinals, from every part of the world, in a consistory Oct....
Pope Francis will visit this Catholic-run HIV treatment center in Mozambique
Days ahead of his trip to three Eastern African nations, Pope Francis sent a video message to the people of...
Pope Francis: Mary helps Christians enter heaven through the 'narrow gate'
The way to heaven is difficult and the gate to enter small, but Jesus’ mother, Mary, who herself entered through...