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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 order to promote a closer relationship with holy scripture and its dissemination in the world.
Pope Francis: Clericalism linked to fixation on sexual morality
In a meeting with Jesuits in Mozambique earlier this month, Pope Francis said that clericalism is a direct result of rigidity and linked to a fixation on sexual morality.
Pope Francis says slander is a 'diabolical cancer'
Pope Francis said Wednesday that slander is a 'diabolical cancer' that seriously damages the Church.
'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 their work to distinguish what is good from what is evil.
A new book from a Vatican journalist, for Vatican journalists
A book on papal communication aims to connect the history of the Vatican’s communications office with the theology of the Second Vatican Council.
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 is sustained by the Holy Spirit, Pope Francis said Wednesday.
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 Martinelli on charges of sexual abuse and Fr. Enrico Radice for “aiding and abetting.”
Violence, displacement on the rise in Sahel region of Africa
Catholic Relief Services is warning of increasing violence and displacement in the Sahel— the vast area of western and north-central Africa stretching from Senegal to Sudan.
Full text of Pope Francis' in-flight press conference from Madagascar
Please read below for CNA's full transcript of the pope's Sept. 10 in-flight press conference from Antananarivo, Madagascar to Rome:
Bring 'new life' to the Church in Mauritius, Pope Francis tells Catholics
At Mass on the island nation of Mauritius Monday, Pope Francis urged Catholics to avoid worldly securities, to increase their zeal for evangelization, and to invite the young to be an active part of the Church.
Pope to Madagascar Religious: To avoid Discouragement, focus on Praising God
In an address to priests, religious, and seminarians of Madagascar, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of maintaining a focus on praising God in order to find strength in times of hardship.
Pope Francis Asks for Prayers in Madagascar’s ‘City of Friendship’
Pope Francis Sunday visited the “City of Friendship,” a town on the outskirts of Antananarivo, Madagascar. The town has been built through the leadership of Argentine priest Fr. Pedro Opeka, CM, who as a young man was a theology student of the future pope.
In Madagascar, Pope Francis Says that Joy Lightens the Demands of Discipleship
Pope Francis Sunday told Catholics in Madagascar that following Jesus can be demanding, but that Christ calls his disciples to place God at the center of their lives.
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 a prayer vigil in Antananarivo, Madagascar Saturday.
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 common good and that the bishops should not be afraid to voice their opinions on matters in society.
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 nuns of Madagascar in impromptu remarks Saturday.
Pope encourages Madagascar's civil leaders to work for 'integral development'
In an address to the civil authorities of Madagascar Sept. 7, Pope Francis urged the leaders to embrace the “soul” of their country and to work toward an “integral development” that will not forget the poor and those most in need.
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 them, and to seek reconciliation, Pope Francis said at Mass in Mozambique Friday.
Pope Francis Commends Mozambican HIV Clinic Community as Good Samaritans
Visiting the Zimpeto health clinic Friday, Pope Francis told the community that their care for the suffering recalls for him the parable of the Good Samaritan.
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 country’s challenges, but to confront them with joy and hope.
