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Pope Francis Announces Catholic Church’s First World Day of Children
The event was inspired by a 9-year-old boy named Alessandro, who proposed the idea to the pope to have an international event for younger children.
The Story Behind the Immaculate Conception Banner at Every Vatican Angelus
The banner’s declaration recalls the Marian spirituality of St. Maximilian Kolbe, who had a special devotion to the Immaculate Conception.
PHOTOS: Pope Francis Honors Virgin Mary on Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Pope Francis prayed in front of a statue of the Immaculate Conception near Rome’s Spanish Steps, which sits atop a nearly 40-foot-high column.
Pope Francis Reads Speeches Unassisted for the First Time in Nearly Two Weeks
The pope seemed to show improvement Thursday by reading out his speeches during his various meetings on Dec. 7.
Pope Francis’ cardinal advisers hear from 2 female professors on women’s role in the Church
The pope’s Council of Cardinals has been discussing the role of women in the Church since February 2022.
Pope Francis Signs Interfaith Climate Statement As Part of COP28 Summit in Dubai
“Our faith instills in us a sacred duty to cherish not only our human family but also the fragile ecosystem that cradles us,” the document said.
Pope Francis on First Sunday of Advent: "I’m improving, but my voice still doesn’t work"
Pope Francis, for the second consecutive Sunday, was assisted by an aide in praying the Angelus, as he continues to recover from an acute bronchial infection.
Pope Francis to COP28: Environmental Destruction is "an offense against God"
Pope Francis canceled his scheduled trip to Dubai days before the climate summit at the request of his doctors.
Cardinal Parolin Will Represent Pope Francis at Climate Conference
The pope was advised by his doctors earlier this week not to travel to Dubai due to a bronchial infection.
Pope Francis Says He Has "very acute infectious bronchitis"
“As you can see, I am alive,” Pope Francis quipped as he met participants in a health care ethics seminar on Thursday morning.
German Bishop Says Divisions within Local Church are a "disaster for the faithful"
Bishop Stefan Oster did not shy away from identifying profound theological disagreements as the source of division within the Church in Germany.
Pope to Orthodox Patriarch: "Bonds of faith, hope and charity" Unite two Churches
On the feast of St. Andrew the Apostle, Pope Francis sent a message to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople.
Pope Francis: Technological Focus on Efficiency Dehumanizes Today’s Society
The desire for efficiency “absorbs the uniqueness of each into a bubble of uniformity,” Pope Francis warned.
Vatican Cancels Pope Francis’ Trip to Climate Conference in Dubai, Citing Ongoing Illness
The Vatican indicated the Holy Father will still attempt to participate in the conference in some fashion.
Pope Francis’ Health "stable" Despite Breathing Difficulties, Vatican Says
The 86-year-old pope is being treated with antibiotics intravenously and is in “good and stable” condition without a fever, a Vatican spokesman said.
Pope Francis’ health: Here’s a Timeline of his Medical Issues in Recent Years
The pope, who will turn 87 next month, has faced several painful medical conditions over the last few years.
Pope Adds Couples, Church Movement Representatives to Vatican’s Laity, Family Dicastery
The Vatican announced the pope’s picks to the Dicastery for the Laity, Family, and Life on Nov. 25.
Pope Francis has "mild flu," Went to Hospital for Precautionary Testing
The pope, who turns 87 next month, has experienced a number of medical setbacks in recent years.
Pope Francis Meets with Families of Israeli Hostages Being Held in Gaza
Pope Francis’ meetings with the Israeli and Palestinian delegations occurred as news emerged that a four-day cease-fire agreement had been reached in which Hamas agreed to free at least 50 of the roughly 240 hostages taken in the Oct. 7 attack on Israel.
Pope Francis Meets with Relatives of Palestinians Living in Gaza
The pope's meeting with families of Palestinians in Gaza took place on the same day the Holy Father met wth relatives of Israeli hostages held by Hamas terrorists.
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