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Pope Francis meets with the prefects of the Italian Republic in the Clementine Hall of the Apostolic Palace on Dec. 11, 2023. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis Expresses Concern about Italy’s Low Birth Rate

Dec 11, 2023

Pope Francis on Monday received the prefects of the Italian Republic in the Clementine Hall of the Apostolic Palace.

Pope Francis shared a stage with Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on May 12, 2023, to speak at a two-day conference on “The General State of the Birth Rate,” held at Conciliazione Auditorium close to the Vatican. | Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Pope Francis: Birth Rate is a Key Indicator of a Country’s Hope

May 12, 2023

Pope Francis said Friday a society’s birth rate is a key indicator of the hope people have in the future.

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter’s Square on May 11, 2022. Vatican Media.

Pope Francis Decries Low Birth Rate in the West, Says “impoverishing everyone’s future”

May 14, 2022

‘Italy, Europe, and the West are impoverishing their futures,’ the pope said.

Orphaned children in India. Lynne Dobson/Miracle Foundation.

Catholic diocese in India offers cash incentives, scholarships for couples with more children

Aug 7, 2021

The Eastern-rite Syro-Malabar Diocese of Palai in Kerala state said it will pay 1,500 rupees (about US$21) monthly to the families and will provide free education to the fourth and the subsequent children.

Pope Francis attends the ‘General State of the Birth Rate’ event in Rome, May 14, 2021./ Vatican Media.

Pope Francis Asks Society which it Values More: Children or Money

May 15, 2021

Pope Francis urged Europeans on Friday to reflect on what they treasure, and whether they consider children to be the valuable gift they are.

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South Sudan’s “scars of conflict run deep” Cardinal Says, Highlights Church’s Role as “beacon of hope”

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South Sudan at 14: Catholic Bishops Emphasize Significance of Independence, Urge Focus on Nation building

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“Church Life Africa” Initiative Mobilizing Young Lay Catholics as “foot soldiers” for Theological Renewal in Africa

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Pope Leo XIV Erects Kapsabet Catholic Diocese in Kenya, Appoints Pioneer Bishop

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Catholic Bishops in Angola Denounce Persecution of Catechists, Decry Neglect of Social Services, Infrastructure

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At Plenary, Apostolic Nuncio in South Sudan Urges Realization of Late Pope Francis’ Wish for “true, durable peace”

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Funeral of Portuguese Soccer Star Diogo Jota of Liverpool Club: Catholic Background, Tributes, Mourning, Final Farewell

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Plans Underway for First-Ever National Eucharistic Congress in Malawi to “renew faith”, Part of 2025 July Jubilee Year

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At Diocesan Pastoral Week in Angola, Catholic Bishop Urges Constructive Criticisms “even if they concern the Bishop”

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Pope Leo XIV Erects Kapsabet Catholic Diocese in Kenya, Appoints Pioneer Bishop

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Catholic Activist Initiates Petition for Kenyan President to “withdraw” Vote in Favor of LGBT at United Nations

Stephen Ameyu Martin Cardinal Mulla of South Sudan’s Catholic Archdiocese of Juba. Credit: Credit: Catholic Radio Network (CRN)/Ginaba Lino Michael/Juba

South Sudan’s “scars of conflict run deep” Cardinal Says, Highlights Church’s Role as “beacon of hope”

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