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Canada's Residential Schools System was "cultural genocide": Pope Francis
Pope Francis has agreed with the view that the forced removal of Indigenous children and their treatment in Canada’s residential school system was a form of “cultural genocide.”
The Vatican is Asking Catholics to Share Their Experiences Helping Migrants and Refugees
In a video message released on July 28 ahead of the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Pope Francis poses the question: “How can we foster an enriching encounter with migrants and refugees?”
Pope Francis in Canada: A Papal Pilgrimage for Healing and Reconciliation
The 37th Apostolic Journey of Pope Francis, which will take him to Canada from July 24-30, is a "penitential pilgrimage” that may also help to heal and reconcile another relationship.
In New Decree, Pope Francis Makes Changes to Opus Dei "to guard the charism"
Pope Francis issued a document on Friday that changed the oversight of Opus Dei. It also decreed that its leader, the prelate, can no longer be a bishop.
The Poor Suffer Most from Heat Waves, Drought, Other Environmental Extremes: Pope Francis
As Europe faces record high temperatures and summer wildfires, Pope Francis has pointed out that the poor suffer the most from heat waves, drought, and other environmental extremes.
Vatican Warning: Germany's "Synodal Way" Poses "threat to the unity of the Church"
The Vatican has issued another warning of a new schism from Germany coming out of the “Synodal Way”.
New Policy Says Vatican Investments Cannot Contradict Catholic Teaching
A Vatican policy published Tuesday says that the Holy See’s financial investments cannot contradict Catholic teaching.
Time with the Word of God Keeps our Efforts from Being "sterile activism": Pope Francis
According to the Vatican gendarmes, around 12,000 people were in St. Peter’s Square for the pope’s weekly message.
Pope Francis Says Canada July 24-29 Visit Will Be a "penitential pilgrimage"
Pope Francis will travel to the Canadian cities of Edmonton, Quebec City, and Iqaluit from July 24-29.
Pope Francis Tells Religious Congregations to Take a “zero tolerance” Approach to Abuse
In a meeting with three male religious congregations on Thursday, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of taking a “zero tolerance” approach to abuse.hann
Rather Than “pointing fingers at others”, Pray to See as God Sees Them: Pope Francis
He spoke about the Parable of the Good Samaritan and how we should treat those in need.
Measures against Sexual Abuse in the Church "irreversible": Pope Francis
Pope Francis has said the Catholic Church will continue implementing measures against clerical sexual abuse, even if there may be reluctance or pushback or in some places.
Pope Francis Announces Appointment of Women to Committee Selecting New Bishops
Pope Francis has said he would announce the appointment of two women to the Vatican committee that elects bishops.
Pope Francis Dismisses Resignation Rumors, Says He’s “slowly getting better”
Pope Francis has said he has no plans to resign soon and that his knee injury is healing.
Pope Francis Celebrates Holy Mass in Congolese Rite, Calls for Witnessing of Peace
The pope began his homily with the word, “esengo,” which means “joy” in Lingala, the Bantu-based creole spoken in parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Evangelization Not "personal activism" But a Witness of Love: Pope Francis
In his Angelus address, the pope posed a question: “How do we bring the good news of the Gospel to others?
Pope Francis Publishes Letter on Liturgy to Foster “power of the Christian celebration”
The 15-page apostolic letter, Desiderio Desideravi, was published on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul.
Pope Francis Says His Mobility Has Improved, He Has "been able to walk for three days"
The 85-year-old pope has used a wheelchair for many of his public audiences for nearly two months.
Full text: Pope Francis’ Message to Families at the World Meeting of Families 2022
Pope Francis read a "Missionary Sending of Families" after Mass in St. Peter's Square.
Next World Meeting of Families to be Held in 2028
Cardinal Kevin Farrell made the announcement at the end of Mass for the 10th World Meeting of Families, which will end on June 26.
