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Full Text of Pope Francis’ Urbi et Orbi Blessing for Easter 2023
On the morning of Easter Sunday 2023, Pope Francis presided over Mass in St. Peter’s Square before delivering his Urbi et Orbi message and blessing from the central loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica before an estimated 100,000 people.
Pope Francis at Easter Vigil: "Rediscover the grace of God’s resurrection within you"
At the Vatican’s Easter Vigil Mass, Pope Francis urged people to “roll away the stones of sin and fear” to experience the power of Christ’s resurrection.
Good Friday: Papal Preacher Warns against Relativism, “black hole of spiritual universe”
At the Vatican’s Good Friday liturgy, the papal preacher warned against the danger of believers being drawn into the “vortex of nihilism” by the post-modern world’s "total relativism."
Pope Francis Celebrates "birthday of priesthood" with 1,800 Priests on Holy Thursday
On Holy Thursday, Pope Francis presided over a chrism Mass at which more than 1,880 priests, bishops, and cardinals renewed the promises made at their ordinations.
Pope Francis Washes Feet of Young Inmates on Holy Thursday 2023
Pope Francis washed the feet of 12 young men and women, inmates at a juvenile prison in Rome, during a Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Thursday.
Pope Francis’ Advice for Holy Week: Look to the Cross, Our Hope is There
Pope Francis has offered advice for how to have a fruitful Holy Week, urging people to focus on the essentials and look to the cross as the source of hope.
Pope Francis Revises the Penal Law of the Eastern Catholic Churches
Pope Francis on Wednesday revised parts of the penal law of the Eastern Catholic Churches.
Pope Francis Extends Time to Appeal Dismissal from Consecrated Life
Pope Francis amended canon law on Monday to give members of institutes of consecrated life more time to appeal a dismissal.
Pope Francis Tells Italian Welfare Agency Not to Forget Foreign Workers
Pope Francis has urged Italy’s main welfare agency not to forget the contribution of foreign workers.
Pope Francis on Palm Sunday 2023: Lost, Confused, Forgotten? Jesus is with You
On Palm Sunday, Pope Francis said Jesus voluntarily took on the pain and abandonment of his Passion and Crucifixion so that he could be with us in whatever sorrow or difficulty we might be experiencing.
Pope Francis Returns to the Vatican After 3 Days in the Hospital
Pope Francis was discharged from the hospital Saturday morning after a three-night stay in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital.
Here is Pope Francis’ Schedule for Holy Week and Easter 2023
Palm Sunday marks the start of one of the most full and beautiful liturgical periods of the Catholic Church year.
Pope Francis Visits Pediatric Oncology Ward at Hospital, Baptizes Newborn Baby
While staying at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital where he is undergoing treatment for bronchitis, Pope Francis paid a visit Friday to the pediatric oncology ward and baptized a newborn patient.
Vatican: Pope Francis had Pizza Dinner, May Leave Hospital Tomorrow
The Vatican said Friday that Pope Francis may be discharged from the hospital on Saturday after responding well to treatments yesterday and sharing a pizza dinner with those assisting him.
Pope Francis Rested Well, Continuing Treatment in Hospital, Vatican Says
Pope Francis will continue to receive treatment after being hospitalized for a respiratory infection on Wednesday, a Vatican spokesman said Thursday.
Pope Francis Hospitalized "for some days" with a Respiratory Infection: Vatican
Pope Francis will be hospitalized for “some days” after being diagnosed with a respiratory infection, the Vatican said Wednesday.
Pope Francis: "The true Christian is one who receives Jesus within"
Pope Francis on Wednesday spoke against a comfortable Christianity that keeps Jesus at arm’s length rather than inviting him into the heart to change it.
Pope Francis to Bless Satellite Set to Launch his Words into Space
Pope Francis on Wednesday will bless a satellite that will launch his words into space on June 10.
An Ethical Artificial Intelligence Respects Human Dignity: Pope Francis
Pope Francis said emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning could be beneficial to society as long as they respect human dignity.
Pope Francis: Christian Witness Requires Consistency Between Lifestyle, What one Proclaims
To effectively witness to the Gospel, Christians need to be consistent in what they believe, how they live, and what they preach, Pope Francis said Wednesday.
