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Pope Francis Decries How "the unborn with disabilities are aborted" in Throwaway Culture
The pope warned “the throwaway culture” turns into “a culture of death” when people “presume to be able to establish ... when a life has value and is worth being lived.”
Pope Francis: "A Christian without courage" is "a useless Christian"
“A Christian without courage, who does not turn his own strength to good, who does not bother anyone, is a useless Christian,” the pope declared.
New Vatican Document Highlights Church’s "ever-greater understanding of human dignity"
Dignity “belongs to the person… simply because he or she exists and is willed, created, and loved by God,” the document explains.
The Catholic Church by the Numbers: More Catholics but Fewer Vocations
While vocations to the priesthood and religious life have decreased overall, the Church shows signs of growth in some parts of the world — most notably Africa and Asia.
The "fullness of life" is "realized in Jesus": Pope Francis on Divine Mercy Sunday
“Every living encounter with Jesus enables us to have more life,” Pope Francis said in his reflection.
Pope Francis: Benedict XVI Defended me in Face of Accusations "that I promoted gay marriage"
Francis related that he had “a very beautiful visit with him when some cardinals came to see him, surprised by my words about marriage, and he was very clear with them.”
Vatican to Publish Document on "moral questions" Regarding Human Dignity, Gender, Surrogacy
The Holy See Press Office announced Tuesday that the new document, titled Dignitas Infinita (“Infinite Dignity”) (On Human Dignity), will debut April 8.
This is Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for the Month of April 2024
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of April is that the dignity and worth of women be recognized throughout the world.
Pope Francis: The resurrection of Jesus changes our lives completely and forever
“Brothers, sisters, the joy of the Resurrection is not something far away. It is very close; it is ours because it was given to us on the day of our baptism.”
Pope Francis: I was "used" against Ratzinger in 2005 Conclave, but he was "my candidate"
“The idea was to block the election of [Ratzinger],” Pope Francis explained.
May the Risen Christ Open a Path of Peace in the Holy Land: Pope Francis in 2024 Easter Sunday Blessing
In his Easter Sunday blessing, Pope Francis asked the risen Lord to open paths of peace in the Holy Land, Ukraine, and all regions suffering from violence.
Full text of Pope Francis’ Urbi et Orbi Blessing for Easter 2024
Here is the full text of the pope’s urbi et orbi message and blessing from the central loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica on the morning of Easter Sunday 2024.
Pope Francis Presides Over Good Friday Liturgy, Papal Preacher Reflects on "total powerlessness of Calvary"
During the Good Friday liturgy, Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa reflected on the triumph of the cross, noting that it is an event that revealed God's humility.
Pope Francis Skips Way of the Cross in Rome, Tens of Thousands Pray his Meditations
In an apparent last-minute decision, Pope Francis skipped the Way of the Cross ceremony held at Rome's Colosseum on Friday to safeguard his health ahead of Easter liturgies.
Pope Francis’ Good Friday Way of the Cross Meditations: Full Text
For the first time in his 11-year pontificate, Pope Francis has written his own spiritual meditations for Friday’s Via Crucis (Way of the Cross) in Rome.
What are the Good Friday Reproaches?
The Good Friday Reproaches are a series of antiphons, known also as “Popule Meus” (“My people”), coming from the opening lines of the Latin text of the recitation.
Controversial Comments by Secretary General of Synod of Bishops Add to List of Concerns on Postsynodal Study Groups
The Maltese cardinal stated in a recent interview that a female diaconate would not be a “revolution” but a “natural deepening of the Lord’s will.”
On Holy Thursday, Pope Francis Asks Priests to Weep Over their Sins
Pope Francis encouraged the priests to turn their gaze upon the crucified Lord and weep over their sins in repentance, saying tears can “purify and heal the heart.”
In Letter to Holy Land Christians, Pope Francis Deplores the War, Expresses Closeness
“Dear brothers and sisters, allow me to tell you once more that you are not alone. We will never leave you alone,” the pope wrote in his Holy Wednesday letter.
Amid Holy Week, Pope Francis Points to "beautiful testimony" of Fathers who Lost Daughters
The Holy Father called attention to two men present at his general audience in the Paul VI Hall on Wednesday, one Palestinian, one Israeli.
