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Pope Francis to Consecrate Russia and Ukraine to Immaculate Heart of Mary
The consecration will take place on March 25.
Pope Francis Meets Bishop-elect for South Sudan's Rumbek Diocese at Vatican
On Monday, Pope Francis met the South Sudan bishop-elect whose consecration was postponed last year after he was shot in the legs shortly after his nomination to lead Rumbek diocese.
The Saints Show Us How to Live in Communion With the Church: Pope Francis
Saturday marked the 400th anniversary of the canonization of saints Ignatius of Loyola, Francis Xavier, Teresa of Avila, Philip Neri, and Isidore the Farmer.
Pope Francis’ March Prayer Intention: For Christians Facing New Bioethical Challenges
‘Let us pray that we may give a Christian response to bioethical challenges,’ the pope said.
Lent is a Time for Conversion, Interior Renewal: Pope Francis on Ash Wednesday
The pope was speaking at his Wednesday general audience.
Pope Francis on Ash Wednesday: Lent is about Eternal Rewards, Not Appearances
The pope’s homily was read by Cardinal Pietro Parolin.
Vatican Introduces Three Days of Paid Paternity Leave for Employees
Pope Francis approved the change.
Pope Francis Appeals for End to "tragic" Ukraine Conflict
He called for the opening of humanitarian corridors.
Pope Francis Expresses Sorrow in Phone Call to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy
The Ukrainian Embassy to the Holy See announced the news on Twitter.
"I'll do everything I can" to Help End Conflict: Pope Francis to Ukrainian Catholic Leader
The pope assured Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk of his closeness, support, and prayers for Ukraine.
Pope Francis decries excessive ‘exaltation of youth’ as he begins new catechesis series
He said that idealized youth was ‘the dominant image of 20th-century totalitarianism.’
Pope Francis Says Eastern Catholic Churches Have Shown Heroic Faith amid Miseries of War
The pope lamented that John Paul II’s appeal to avoid conflict in Iraq went unheeded
Pope Francis Gives Personal Reflection on His More Than 52 Years of Priesthood
He suggested the speech might be the ‘swan song’ of his priestly life.
"Let us ask ourselves if, in our hearts, we love the Church": Pope Francis
At the general audience, he concluded his 12-week catechesis on St. Joseph.
Pope Francis Seeks "healthy decentralization" with New Changes to Canon Law
Pope Francis signed the motu proprio on the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes.
Pope Francis Changes Structure of Vatican Doctrinal Office in Latest Roman Curia Reform
The restructuring is the latest step in Pope Francis' ongoing reform of the Roman Curia.
Papal Delegate to Govern Group Co-founded by French Catholic Mystic
The Foyers de Charité movement was founded by Marthe Robin and Father Georges Finet.
Pope Francis Calls for "great symphony of prayer" Ahead of 2025 Jubilee Year
He said he hoped that 2024 would see an outpouring of prayer.
Pope Francis Recalls Powerful Message from His Predecessor, Pius XII, 70 Years Later
Pius XII made a landmark radio broadcast on Feb. 10, 1952.
The Dying Need Palliative Care, Not Euthanasia or Assisted Suicide: Pope Francis
He said that the ethical principle ‘applies to everyone, not just Christians or believers.’
