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Dignity of Migrants Comes First: Pope Francis to U.S. Bishops amid Mass Deportations
Pope Francis addressed the bishops of the United States on Tuesday about the country’s ongoing mass deportation of immigrants.
St. Teresa of Calcutta Added to Church Calendar As Optional Memorial
The decree issued Feb. 11 by the Vatican noted the influence of St. Teresa’s spirituality around the world.
Young Christians, Muslims, Jews at the Vatican: "It’s possible to live together in peace"
The “Middle Meets” project aims to create a space for listening and understanding between Muslim, Jewish, and Christian students.
People "terrorized" by U.S. Crackdown on Illegal Immigration: Vatican Official
“A crackdown is a terrible way to administer affairs and much less to administer justice,” Czech-born Canadian Jesuit Cardinal Michael Czerny said.
Defending Indigenous Rights "a matter of justice": Pope Francis
“Land, water, and food are not mere commodities but the very basis of life and the link between these [Indigenous] peoples and nature,” Pope Francis said.
Military, Police Gather with Pope Francis for Armed Forces Jubilee Mass: PHOTOS
Pope Francis also praised the “important priestly presence” of military chaplains, pointing to the moral and spiritual support they provide.
Man Desecrates Main Altar of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, Throws Candelabras to the Ground
A man desecrated the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica on Friday by climbing on top of it and throwing six candelabras that were on the altar to the ground.
Pope Francis: Keep the Hope that it is Possible to Eradicate Human Trafficking
In his message for the 11th International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking, Pope Francis offered a message of hope.
Pope Francis Praises Midwives, Obstetricians, Gynecologists Who Welcome Babies with "humanity"
The pope’s words were conveyed in a written speech handed out during an audience with an association of midwives and OB-GYNs on Feb. 6.
Pope Francis Highlights Hope for Fifth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
Pope Francis has chosen “Blessed Are Those Who Have Not Lost Hope” as the theme for the fifth World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly on July 27.
Pope Francis Urges All Catholics to Be "missionaries of hope" Through Prayer and Action
“I urge all of you, children, young people, adults, and the elderly, to participate actively in the common evangelizing mission of the Church,” the pope shared in his message.
Pope Francis Reiterates Desire for "full unity" among Christians
“The proclamation of the common faith requires, first of all, that we love one another,” the Holy Father said in a Feb. 6 audience with Oriental Orthodox priests and monks.
Pope Francis: Faith in God is "a force that sets love in motion" in the World
Pope Francis on Wednesday continued his catechesis on “Jesus Christ Our Hope,” saying love is the force that compels people to share their faith in God with others.
Pope Francis to Write Papal Document on Theme of Children
The summit includes panels on the child’s right to resources, to education, to food and health care, to family, to free time, and to live free from violence.
Pope Francis: Carlo Acutis Shows Young People "the fullness of life" in Christ
Speaking to Catholic pilgrims from Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland on Feb. 3, the pope shared a special message for young people.
Pope Francis, international Leaders Discuss Children’s Rights at Vatican
The pontiff opened the two-day summit on Feb. 3 with a reflection on the many ways children are oppressed today, including living through war and poverty.
Love and Light: Pope Francis Reflects on Christ’s Presentation
Pope Francis, reflecting on the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple, says it serves as a reminder that Jesus is salvation for all peoples and our light.
Pope Francis Calls Consecrated Religious to be "bearers of light" amid Modern Challenges
The World Day for Consecrated Life, celebrated annually on Feb. 2, takes on special significance this year as the Church looks to a Jubilee of Consecrated Life.
Pope Francis Tells Ukrainian Youth to be Patriots, Pursue Peace Through Dialogue
In a virtual meeting, Pope Francis urged young Ukrainians to maintain hope and continue dialogue despite the ravages of war.
At Vatican Marriage Tribunal, Pope Francis Extols "gift of indissolubility" of Marriage
The pontiff addressed the topic of marriage’s indissolubility, or permanence, in a meeting with members of the Roman Rota, one of three courts of the Holy See, on Jan. 31.
