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Pope Francis Names Salesian Sister Secretary of Vatican’s Social Development Office
Sr. Alessandra Smerilli, 46, was appointed ‘ad interim.’
Pope Francis Urges Catholic Lawmakers to Protect Human Dignity Online
The pope called for renewed efforts to combat child pornography, data breaches, and cyber attacks.
"Every child that arrives is God’s gift": Pope Francis on Adoption
‘Every baby, in every case, and in whatever situation is to be welcomed,’ the pope says in a new video.
Pope Francis Meets Nobel Peace Prize Winner Championing Women Rights in Iraq, Afghanistan
The survivor of ISIS enslavement has expressed concern for the future of Afghan women.
"Hypocrisy in the Church is particularly detestable": Pope Francis
Pope Francis said on Wednesday that hypocrisy within the Church is “particularly detestable.”
Do Not Water Down Truth of the Eucharist: Pope Francis to Catholics
Pope Francis encouraged Catholics to not water down the teaching that the Eucharist is Jesus’ Body and Blood.
Pope Francis Praises Martyred Korean Priest as “an exemplary witness of heroic faith”
Pope Francis said St. Andrew Kim Taegon spread the faith “in difficult times, marked by persecution and suffering” for the Korean people.
Pope Francis Speaks on Phone at End of Weekly General Audience
Pope Francis made an unknown phone call at the end of his weekly general audience on Wednesday.
Report: Envelope With Gun Bullets Addressed to Pope Francis Intercepted in Milan
The letter was addressed to "The Pope, Vatican City, St. Peter's Square in Rome."
Jesus’ Bread of Life discourse Renews “our amazement for gift of Eucharist”: Pope Francis
‘God became man for me, for you, for all of us, to enter into our lives,’ the pope said.
Vatican Announces Launch of Research Initiative on Family by Various Catholic Universities
The project is part of the Amoris Laetitia Family Year.
"With the truth of the Gospel, one cannot negotiate": Pope Francis
It was the pope’s first general audience since he underwent colon surgery.
Pope Francis Asks Catholics to Pray for Church Reform “in the light of the Gospel”
In an accompanying video, the pope said that the Church ‘always is in crisis, because she’s alive.’
"The Lord wants a loving relationship with us": Pope Francis
The pope said that Catholics were called to leave behind self-interest.
Italian Cardinal Accused of Corruption, Abuse of Office Present at Day 1 of Finance trial
Angelo Cardinal Becciu was present Tuesday, July 27, the first day of a major Vatican finance trial to defend himself of charges of embezzlement and abuse of office. He is one of 10 defendants in the Vatican’s largest trial for financial crimes in modern times.
World Hunger “a crime that violates basic human rights”: Pope Francis to UN Chief
The pope called for a “new mindset” in the battle against malnutrition.
Pope Francis Offers Blessing to Athletes Competing in Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
“In this time of pandemic, may these Games be a sign of hope,” the pope said.
On Inaugural Grandparents’ Day, Pope Francis Says Elderly are not “leftovers from life”
“I worry when I see a society full of people in constant motion, too caught up in their own affairs to have time for a glance, a greeting or a hug,” Pope Francis said Sunday.
Vatican Releases 2020 Consolidated Balance Sheets, Maintains “precautionary liquidity”
The Vatican's balance sheet showed a deficit of $78 million in 2020.
Pope Francis: With Our Small Offering, Jesus Can Do Great Things
“It would be good to ask ourselves every day: ‘What do I bring to Jesus today?’” Pope Francis said.
