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Pope Expresses "spiritual closeness" to Iran after Death of President in Helicopter Crash
In a telegram, the Holy Father sent “condolences upon the deaths of President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and all who perished.”
Here’s What Pope Francis Said in His "60 Minutes" Interview
The pope spoke with “CBS Evening News” anchor Norah O’Donnell at the Vatican via a Spanish translator.
New Norms on Alleged Marian Apparitions, Other Religious Phenomena Give Vatican Greater Say
The Vatican’s doctrinal office is centralizing its authority over the investigation of alleged Marian apparitions and other religious phenomena under new norms.
Conservative Critics Have a "suicidal attitude": Pope Francis
The full interview, conducted April 24, will air as part of “60 Minutes” on May 19 from 7-8 p.m. ET on CBS.
Do Not Abandon Grandparents and Elderly; Remain Close to Them: Pope Francis
The Vatican released the message ahead of the fourth World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly, which takes place on July 28 this year.
What Has the Vatican Already Said about Discerning Marian Apparitions?
Officials from the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith discussed problems that could come up in examining apparitions in November 1974.
Armed Priest Arrested as He Tried to Enter the Vatican for Pope Francis’ Regina Caeli
According to the Italian news agency ANSA, the priest tried to pass through the metal detector carrying an air pistol, two knives, a cutter, and a screwdriver.
Pope Francis: Let Us Thank the Lord for Our Friends
The pope reflected on the gift of friendship during his Regina Caeli address on May 5.
Pope Francis Meets Female Inmates in His One-Day Visit to Venice, Reaffirms Importance of Fraternity, Human Dignity
Pope Francis opened his one-day visit to Venice Sunday with a meeting with female inmates where he reaffirmed the importance of fraternity and human dignity.
Pope Francis to Speak about Ethics of Artificial Intelligence during June G7 Summit
The Group of Seven (G7) industrialized nations summit is being held in the southern Italian region of Puglia from June 13–15.
Pope Francis: Christ the Good Shepherd ‘looks for us until he finds us’ when we’re lost
Pope Francis on Sunday urged the faithful to remember that “for Christ, I am important, irreplaceable, worth the infinite price of his life.”
Religious Association of Monasteries to Govern U.S. Carmelite Monastery in Yearlong Conflict with Bishop: Vatican
A Vatican letter to Bishop Michael Olson thanked him for his “heroic and thankless service to the local church and the Carmel of Arlington as pontifical commissary.”
Papal Foundation Announces Nearly $15 million in Global Grants, Humanitarian Aid, to "grow Catholic faith”
The U.S.-based Papal Foundation announced on Friday the distribution of nearly $15 million in grants, scholarships, and charitable aid.
Pope Francis to Travel to Indonesia, Singapore, East Timor, and Papua New Guinea
Pope Francis will travel to the Southeast Asian countries of Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Singapore later this year, the Vatican announced Friday.
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: 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.
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.
Pope Francis Implores Public Broadcasters to Serve the Common Good and Combat "fake news"
The pope spoke of “the devious plans of those who seek to influence public opinion in an ideological manner, lying and disintegrating the social fabric.”
