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Pope Francis Cautions against "arbitrary and ideological adaptations" to Church Ministries
In a message Wednesday, Pope Francis warned against letting ideology influence the Church’s ordained and lay ministries, and said he plans to initiate a dialogue with bishops on the topic.
Who Are the New Cardinals Pope Francis Created in 2022?
There will be 16 cardinals under the age of 80 elevated at the next consistory, to be held Aug. 27.
Pope Francis Instructs Vatican Entities to Move all Funds to Vatican Bank by End September
Pope Francis has ordered that the Holy See and connected entities move all financial assets to the Institute for Works of Religion (IOR), commonly known as the Vatican bank.
Motto and Logo of Pope Francis’ Next Pastoral Trip Released
The motto of the Sept. 13–15 visit, “Messengers of Peace and Unity,” is written in Kazakh across the top of the logo and Russian across the bottom.
Christians are Measured by How Well They Follow Jesus Christ and the Gospel: Pope Francis
Jesus “wants to tell us that to enter into God’s life, into salvation, we need to pass through him,” Pope Francis said.
What You Need to Know about Pope Francis' Next Consistory
On Saturday, Aug. 27, Pope Francis will place a red biretta on the heads of 18 bishops and two priests, declaring them to be cardinals “to the glory of almighty God and the honor of the Apostolic See.”
An Alliance Between Old and Young Will Save the Family: Pope Francis
Pope Francis on Wednesday emphasized the family’s need for healthy relationships and dialogue between the young and the elderly.
Pope Francis on Assumption Day: "Do I believe to love is to reign, and to serve is power?"
Reflecting on the Visitation during his Angelus address on Monday, Pope Francis reflected on the raising up to heaven of the humble handmaid of the Lord, and how that attitude is to repeated in our lives.
“Faith not a ‘lullaby’, but rather living flame to keep us wakeful, active”: Pope Fracis
“Faith is not a ‘lullaby’ that lulls us to sleep, but rather a living flame to keep us wakeful and active even at night,” Pope Francis said.
In Phone Call, Ukraine's President Thanks Pope Francis for Praying for His Country
“Our people need support of world spiritual leaders who should convey to the world the truth about acts of horror committed by the aggressor,” the Ukrainian president said.
Desire for "eternal youth" and "unlimited well-being" is Delusional Conceit: Pope Francis
Pope Francis said Wednesday that it is “delusional” to try to stop the natural passage of time in pursuit of “eternal youth” and “unlimited well-being.”
World’s Oldest Member of the College of Cardinals Dies at 98
Cardinal Jozef Tomko died early Monday morning in Rome at the age of 98. At the time of his death, the Slovakian-born cardinal was the world’s oldest living member of the College of Cardinals.
“Let us walk without fear, in certainty that the Lord always accompanies us": Pope Francis
“Do not be afraid — this is the certainty that your hearts should be attached to,” Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis Calls on Young People to Turn to Jesus Like Blessed Carlo Acutis
Pope Francis told young Catholics on Friday that Jesus is not just a moral precept but a person and a great friend.
Pope Francis Appoints Nurse as His "personal health care assistant"
The Vatican announced Thursday that Pope Francis has appointed a “personal health care assistant.”
This is Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for August 2022
Pope Francis has asked the Catholic Church to pray for small businesses during the month of August.
Pope Francis: Canada "writing a new page" in Church’s Relationship with Indigenous Peoples
The pope said that his visit to Canada was "a different journey” from the other international trips of his pontificate.
"Follow the example of Mary": Pope Francis to Medjugorje Youth Festival
Pope Francis has urged the thousands of young people gathered at Medjugorje this week to follow the example of the Blessed Virgin Mary, who leads us closer to Christ.
Pope Francis to Visit Kazakhstan in September
The pope will attend the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in the Kazakh capital, Nur-Sultan.
Coveting Wealth and Possessions Blind us to the "true goods of life": Pope Francis
Covetousness is the “unbridled greed for possessions, always desiring to be rich,” the pope explained.
