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"Even death trembles when a Christian prays": Pope Francis
Prayer is so powerful that “even death trembles when a Christian prays,” Pope Francis said at the general audience Wednesday.
Pope Francis Proclaims Year of St. Joseph
Pope Francis announced a Year of St. Joseph Tuesday in honor of the 150th anniversary of the saint’s proclamation as patron of the Universal Church.
The Immaculate Conception is "one of the wonders of the story of salvation": Pope Francis
The Immaculate Conception is “one of the wonders of the story of salvation,” Pope Francis said in his Angelus address Tuesday.
Ask God for the Gift of Conversion in Advent: Pope Francis
We should ask God for the gift of conversion this Advent, Pope Francis said in his Angelus address Sunday.
New Vatican Guide for Bishops Addresses Common Challenges to Christian Unity
The Vatican published Friday a guide with suggestions for Catholic bishops to promote unity with other Christian communities, and offering practical advice for how to overcome common challenges to ecumenism.
Pope Francis Establishes Worldwide Prayer Network as Vatican Body
Pope Francis has established the global network that promotes his monthly prayer intentions as a Vatican body.
Council of Cardinals Studies Suggested Amendments to Draft of Vatican Constitution
Pope Francis’ Council of Cardinals met online Tuesday to continue work on the new apostolic constitution to govern the Roman Curia, according to a Vatican statement.
"A sinner can remain in error for long time, God is patient till the end": Pope Francis
Pope Francis said Wednesday that God does not wait for us to stop sinning to start loving us, but always holds out hope for the conversion of even the most hardened sinner.
Catholics are Called to be God’s People, Not God’s Elite: Pope Francis
Catholics are called to be God’s people, not God’s elite, Pope Francis said in a video message Monday.
Canadian Catholic Bishop Resigns at Age of 64 "for the good of the Church"
Pope Francis accepted Sunday the resignation of a Canadian Catholic bishop at the age of 64.
"The Church is the work of the Holy Spirit": Pope Francis
Catholics risk going astray if they neglect the four essential characteristics of Church life, Pope Francis said at the general audience Wednesday.
Pope Francis Advances Sainthood Causes of Priests with Early and Late Vocations
Pope Francis advanced Tuesday the sainthood causes of several men and women, including two Italian priests of the 20th century -- one who was ordained at age 23 and another who was ordained at 65.
Two Cardinals-designate Will Be Absent from Nov. 28 Consistory, Vatican Confirms
The Vatican confirmed Monday that two cardinals-designate will not receive their red hats from Pope Francis in Rome this Saturday, November 28.
Pope Francis and NBA Players Discuss Social Justice in Vatican Meeting
Pope Francis met with five NBA players at the Vatican Monday to discuss their efforts to combat social and economic injustice in the United States.
Jesus is Telling Us to Stretch Out Our Hand to the Poor: Pope Francis
Jesus is telling us today to stretch out our hands to the poor, Pope Francis said in his Angelus address Sunday.
"The Gospel cannot be understood without the poor”: Pope Francis
Pope Francis said that the needy are at the heart of the Gospel as he celebrated a Mass marking World Day of the Poor Sunday.
Pope Francis: Care for Refugees Fleeing "viruses of injustice, violence and war"
Pope Francis has urged Catholics to care for people fleeing “the viruses of injustice, violence and war,” in a message marking the 40th anniversary of the Jesuit Refugee Service.
Pope Francis requires bishops to have Vatican permission for new diocesan religious institutes
Pope Francis has changed canon law to require a bishop to have permission from the Holy See prior to establishing a new religious institute in his diocese, further strengthening Vatican oversight in the process.
Pope Francis on All Souls’ Day: Christian Hope Gives Life Meaning
Pope Francis visited a cemetery in Vatican City to pray on All Souls Day Monday and offered Mass for the faithful departed.
Victim Petitions to Sue Pre-seminary and Religious Group at Vatican Abuse Trial
At a hearing Tuesday of an ongoing abuse and cover-up trial against two Italian priests, the Vatican court accepted a request from the victim’s lawyer to sue the institution where the alleged abuse took place, as well as the group which oversees it.
