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Eritrea's Church Leadership Fostering Human Rights Advocacy after Facility Seizures

Following the confiscation of Catholic schools and clinics in Eritrea, Church officials in the country have turned their efforts to educating the people at the grassroots about their human rights. 

Pope Francis Decries Global "retreat from democracy" in Athens speech

The pope arrived in Greece after a two-day visit to Cyprus.

Pope Francis in Cyprus: We Encounter Jesus in the Faces of Migrants

Four migrants shared their testimonies with the pope.

St. Joseph Shows Engaged Couples What Real Love Looks Like: Pope Francis

‘We need to move from infatuation to mature love,’ the pope said.

Pope Francis’ December Prayer Intention: Catechists to Witness Word of God "with courage"

Pope Francis instituted a new ministry of catechist in May.

May God Prepare Us to Receive Gift of Full Unity: Pope Francis to Orthodox Leader

The pope sent the message on the feast of St. Andrew.

Vatican Cardinal Criticizes Advice to Avoid “Christmas” in EU Communications Guide

The guidelines were withdrawn on Tuesday.

Immaculate Conception: Pope Francis Cancels Public Act of Veneration again Due to Pandemic

Last year, the pope made a surprise visit to pray alone at the Immaculate Conception statue.

Pope Francis Attends Student Play on How the Pandemic has Affected Young People

The pope watched a show called ‘The faces of the pandemic.’

Archbishop of Paris in France Asks Pope Francis to Decide His Future

Archbishop Michel Aupetit has denied a report concerning his contacts with a woman in 2012.

Pope Francis to Persons with Disabilities: "The Church loves you and needs each of you"

The pope issued a message marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

Prayer "the most important means of communication": Pope Francis to Pauline Family

The pope was meeting members of the Pauline Family.

Digital Revolution Forces us to Rethink What it Means to be Human: Pope Francis

‘Today, a revolution is underway,’ the pope told the Pontifical Council for Culture.

St. Joseph Continues to Protect the Catholic Church Today: Pope Francis

The pope’s general audience address focused on the genealogy of Jesus.

Pope Francis Speaks to Italy’s Catholic Bishops in "strictly private" Meeting

Pope Francis gave the bishops a card with a meditation called ‘The Beatitudes of the Bishop.’

Christ is Not Like Other Kings, He is a King for Others: Pope Francis

Two young people joined the pope as he delivered his Angelus address.

Be "critical conscience of society": Pope Francis to Catholics on World Youth Day 2021

The pope offered Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on the feast of Christ the King.

Holy Father Meets the "Pope’s Team" ahead of Friendly Soccer Match

The papal team includes Swiss Guards and migrants.

Religious Freedom Advocates "appalled" as State Department Removes Nigeria from Watch List

Rights groups have documented thousands of killings of Nigerian Christians.

In New Book, Vatican-based Guinean Cardinal Calls Catholic Priests to Spiritual Renewal

‘If priests, if society look to God, then I think things will change,’ he said.