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Mary’s Assumption into Heaven was a "giant leap for mankind": Pope Francis
On the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Pope Francis said that Mary’s assumption into Heaven was an infinitely greater achievement than man’s first steps on the moon.
Human Dignity Has Serious Political Implications: Pope Francis
Pope Francis said Wednesday that Christian faith demands conversion from individualism and a commitment to defending the inherent dignity of every person.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's "illness is subsiding," His Secretary Says
Benedict XVI’s personal secretary Archbishop Georg Gänswein has said that the pope emeritus’ illness is “subsiding.”
Even in Times of Darkness, God is There: Pope Francis
When caught in difficult moments or trials, turn your heart to God, who is near even when you do not search for him, Pope Francis said in his Angelus address Sunday.
Vatican-based Ghanaian Cardinal Promotes Rural Tourism as Sector Projected to Lose Income
As the global economy braces to lose billions in international tourism in 2020 due to coronavirus travel restrictions, a Cardinal Turkson is encouraging travelers to explore “hidden places.”
Pope Francis Sends Donation to Beirut for Explosion Recovery
Pope Francis has sent a donation of nearly $300,000 in aid to the Church in Lebanon to help with recovery efforts after the devastating explosion which occurred in the capital city of Beirut earlier this week.
Pope Francis Appoints Six Women to Vatican's Economy Council
Pope Francis on Thursday named 13 new members to the Council for the Economy, which oversees Vatican finances and the work of the Secretariat for the Economy.
Baptisms Administered "in name of the community" are Invalid: Vatican
The Vatican’s doctrinal office issued Thursday a clarification on the sacrament of baptism, stating changes to the formula to emphasize community participation are not permitted.
Pope Francis Urges Catholics to Follow ‘God’s Logic’
Pope Francis urged Catholics Sunday to follow “God’s logic” by taking responsibility for the welfare of others.
Be Inspired by the Virgin Mary, Pope Francis Tells Youth at Medjugorje
Pope Francis has urged young people gathered in Medjugorje to imitate the Virgin Mary by abandoning themselves to God.
Pope Francis Appoints New Personal Secretary
Pope Francis appointed an official from the Vatican Secretariat of State as his new personal secretary Saturday.
Vatican Finances: London Deal Players Had Prior History
In the months before Gianluigi Torzi was asked by the Holy See to act as middle man for the final purchase of the London property at 60 Sloane Ave. from Raffaele Mincione, a company owned by Mincione secured a multi-million-euro loan from a company controlled by Torzi.
Exorcism is a Ministry of Joy, Light, and Peace, New Guide Says
Exorcism is not an obscure practice shrouded in darkness, but a ministry filled with light, peace, and joy, according to a new guide for Catholic exorcists.
Pope Francis Asks Young People to 'send a hug' to the Elderly
Pope Francis asked young people Sunday to reach out to the elderly, especially those in nursing homes, to send a message of encouragement amid the loneliness of the coronavirus pandemic.
Pope Francis Appoints New Director of Vatican Healthcare Fund
Pope Francis Saturday named Italian surgeon Giovanni Battista Doglietto as director of the Vatican health fund known as Fondo di Assistenza Sanitaria (FAS).
Vatican Issues Manual for Bishops on Handling Reports of Sexual Abuse of Minors
The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith issued Thursday a manual to help bishops and dioceses follow Church procedure in respect to accusations of sexual abuse of a minor by a cleric.
Pope Francis Advances Cause of Teen Who Died of Bone Cancer
The Vatican announced Saturday that Pope Francis has recognized the heroic virtues of a 14-year-old Italian boy who died in 1963.
Analysis: 2020, the Year to Make or Break Vatican Finances?
The Holy See is facing a perfect storm of a massive income shortfall, months of financial scandal, and a looming international banking inspection.
Conjoined African Twins Can Have "normal lives" after Vatican Hospital Performs Surgery
African Twins who were conjoined at the head are likely to return home within months from the Vatican’s pediatric hospital where their bodies were successfully separated by doctors, and they have a high chance of living normal lives, the hospital’s chief neurosurgeon told ACI Africa.
Pope Francis Calls on Christians to Recognize the Face of Christ in Migrants
Pope Francis offered Mass Wednesday asking the Virgin Mary to help Christians recognize the face of Christ in each migrant and refugee.
