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Pope Francis Urges Catholics to Pray for People Risking Lives Searching Fundamental Rights
Pope Francis is inviting Catholics around the world to pray this month for people risking their lives by standing up for fundamental rights.
"Never tire of seeking the risen Christ": Pope Francis at Regina Coeli, Easter Monday
At the Regina Coeli, Pope Francis encouraged Christians to “never tire of seeking the risen Christ.”
Christ’s Wounds are the "seal of his love for us": Pope Francis on Easter Sunday
May those who suffer take refuge in the wounds of Christ, and through them, receive the hope which does not disappoint, Pope Francis prayed on Easter Sunday.
Pope Francis’ Easter Urbi et Orbi Blessing 2021: Full Text
On Easter Sunday 2021, Pope Francis offered Mass at the Altar of the Chair in St. Peter’s Basilica. Afterward, he gave the Urbi et Orbi message and blessing. The following is the full text of the pope’s Easter message.
Pope Francis’ Homily for Easter Vigil at the Vatican: Full Text
Here is the full text of the Easter Vigil homily of Pope Francis, delivered April 3 at St. Peter's Basilica.
"The Risen Lord loves us without limits": Pope Francis at Easter Vigil
At the Vatican's Easter Vigil Mass, Pope Francis said that Jesus’ love is without limits and always provides the grace to begin anew.
The Next Hundred Years of St. John Paul II’s Legacy
Pope St. John Paul II— who would have turned 100 years old May 18— was a man of great humility, whose nearly 27-year pontificate nevertheless left a lasting impression on the Catholic Church and the world, according to his biographer and others who knew the man.
Political Ideologies Wound Fraternity in Catholic Church: Papal preacher on Good Friday
Politics turned into ideologies have wounded fraternity in the Catholic Church, Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM Cap., said at the Vatican’s Passion of the Lord liturgy on Good Friday.
Pope Francis Tells Priests at Chrism Mass: "The cross is non-negotiable"
Pope Francis told priests at Thursday’s Chrism Mass at the Vatican that “the cross is non-negotiable” when preaching the Gospel.
In Christ’s Passion, We Remember Victims of Wars, Daily Violence, Abortions: Pope Francis
At his general audience, Pope Francis said that Holy Week is a time to “remember the ‘sacrificed lambs,’ the innocent victims of wars, dictatorships, everyday violence, abortions.”
Benedict XVI "delighted" by Year of St. Joseph Proclaimed by Pope Francis
In a new interview, Pope emeritus Benedict XVI has expressed delight at the Year of St. Joseph declared by Pope Francis.
Pope Francis Cautions Priests and Seminarians against Worldly Temptations
Pope Francis has told priests that “spiritual worldliness” is one of the worst temptations in clerical life.
African Cardinal Asks Pope Francis to Reinstate Individual Masses at St. Peter’s Basilica
Robert Cardinal Sarah has asked Pope Francis to reinstate the celebration of private Masses at the side altars in St. Peter’s Basilica, after individual Masses were suspended earlier this month in favor of concelebration.
Lift Your Eyes to the Cross in Holy Week: Pope Francis on Palm Sunday
Pope Francis urged Catholics to focus on the cross during Holy Week as he celebrated Mass on Palm Sunday.
At Angelus, Pope Francis Prays for Indonesian Catholics Injured in Palm Sunday Bombing
At the Angelus, Pope Francis prayed for Indonesian Catholics injured in a bombing as they left a Palm Sunday Mass.
Vatican to Vaccinate 1,200 People in Need During Holy Week
The Vatican plans to vaccinate 1,200 people living in poverty during Holy Week with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
Papal Liturgies for Holy Week to be Much Smaller than Usual Once Again amid COVID-19
The Vatican has published Pope Francis’ schedule for Holy Week at the Vatican this year.
Pope Francis Trims Cardinals’ Salaries by 10% to Save Money
Pope Francis has issued a letter cutting the salaries of some Vatican employees as a way to contain costs after the institution’s budget projected a deficit of $60 million in 2021.
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Pope Francis Marks 150th Anniversary of St. Alphonsus Liguori as Doctor of the Church
Pope Francis has marked the 150th anniversary of the proclamation of St. Alphonsus Liguori as a Doctor of the Church by praising the saint as a model of moral teaching.
Vatican Marks World Water Day with Call to End Waste and Contamination
The Vatican has marked World Water Day by urging an end to water waste and contamination.
