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Pope Francis delivers his Angelus address at the Vatican, Aug. 1, 2021. Screenshot from Vatican News YouTube channel.

"The Lord wants a loving relationship with us": Pope Francis

Aug 1, 2021

The pope said that Catholics were called to leave behind self-interest.

Fr. Marko Ivan Rupnik, S.J., with the official image of the 10th World Meeting of Families in Rome. Screenshot from Diocesi di Roma YouTube channel.

Vatican Unveils Official Image of 2022 World Meeting of Families

Jul 28, 2021

The image was created by the Slovenian Jesuit Fr. Marko Ivan Rupnik.

Giovanni Angelo Becciu, former prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, pictured June 27, 2019. Daniel Ibáñez/CNA.

Italian Cardinal Accused of Corruption, Abuse of Office Present at Day 1 of Finance trial

Jul 27, 2021

Angelo Cardinal Becciu was present Tuesday, July 27, the first day of a major Vatican finance trial to defend himself of charges of embezzlement and abuse of office. He is one of 10 defendants in the Vatican’s largest trial for financial crimes in modern times.

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World Hunger “a crime that violates basic human rights”: Pope Francis to UN Chief

Jul 27, 2021

The pope called for a “new mindset” in the battle against malnutrition.

Iran and Poland compete in the volleyball tournament of the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. Tasnim News Agency via Wikimedia (CC BY 4.0).

Pope Francis Offers Blessing to Athletes Competing in Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

Jul 26, 2021

“In this time of pandemic, may these Games be a sign of hope,” the pope said.

Pope Benedict XVI on Aug. 28, 2010. L'Osservatore Romano.

Pope Emeritus Benedict Laments Lack of Faith within Church Institutions in Germany

Jul 26, 2021

The pope emeritus spoke about faith, worldliness, and the institutional Church.

Flag of mozambique in the world map./ hyotographics/Shutterstock

“Do not abandon people of Mozambique”: Catholic Community Official amid Jihadist Attacks

Jul 21, 2021

Islamist terrorism threatens the future of Mozambique, according to a Catholic community aiding hundreds of thousands of refugees driven out by attacks.

Heroes’ Square (Hősök tere), Budapest, Hungary./ Andrew Shiva / Wikipedia / CC BY-SA 4.0.

Vatican Unveils Program of Pope Francis’ 7-hour Trip to Hungary on September 12

Jul 21, 2021

The Vatican unveiled on Wednesday an intensive program for Pope Francis’ trip to Hungary on Sept. 12.

The opening of the Amazon synod at the Vatican's Synod Hall, Oct. 7, 2019./ Daniel Ibáñez/CNA.

Members of Commissions Preparing 2023 Synod on Synodality Unveiled

Jul 20, 2021

The general secretariat of the Synod of Bishops on Tuesday named the members of three groups helping to prepare the 2023 synod on synodality.

Pope Francis waves to the crowds at the general audience in St. Peter's Square on Sept 2, 2015./ Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Seek Renewal amid “declining numbers and aging”: Pope Francis to Friars Minor

Jul 17, 2021

Pope Francis urged members of the Order of Friars Minor on Saturday to seek renewal as they face “the challenges of declining numbers and aging.”

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Nigeria’s Sokoto Diocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Nigeria’s Government “either helpless or uninterested” in Addressing Insecurity: Bishop

Jul 15, 2021

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Nigeria’s Sokoto Diocese has told the U.S. Congress that the failure of the Federal Government of Nigeria to address insecurity in the West African nation is either due to helplessness of disinterestedness.

Cardinal Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya./ Radio Okapi via Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0).

Late Congolese Cardinal was "a man of justice, peace, and unity": Pope Francis

Jul 13, 2021

Pope Francis paid tribute on Tuesday to the late Congolese Cardinal Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya, describing him as “a man of justice, peace, and unity.”

Pope Francis blesses a child in the Department of Pediatric Oncology at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome, July 13, 2021./ Vatican Media.

Pope Francis Visits Children on Oncology Ward of Rome Hospital

Jul 13, 2021

Pope Francis on Tuesday met with children on the oncology ward of the Rome hospital where he is recovering after colon surgery.

Pope Francis greets staff at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome, July 11, 2021/ Vatican Media

Vatican: Pope Francis ‘continuing planned treatment’ on 10th Day in Hospital

Jul 13, 2021

On the pope’s 10th day in the hospital following intestinal surgery, the Vatican said that Pope Francis’ ongoing medical treatment would allow him to “return to the Vatican as soon as possible.”

Pope Francis greets staff at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome, July 11, 2021./ Vatican Media

Pope Francis Will Stay Longer in Hospital, Says Vatican

Jul 12, 2021

Pope Francis will stay longer in hospital to recover from a surgery on his colon, the Vatican said on Monday.

Catholic Bishops in Chad/ Credit: Courtesy Photo

Catholic Bishops in Chad Urge “inclusive national dialogue”, Say Reconciliation Necessary

Jul 10, 2021

Catholic Bishops in Chad are, in a collective statement, advocating for “inclusive national dialogue” that can bring together stakeholders in the country’s socio-political life.

Pope Francis gives an Angelus address from the Apostolic Palace. Credit: Vatican Media/CNA.

Pope Francis to Lead Sunday Angelus from Hospital After Intestinal Surgery

Jul 9, 2021

Pope Francis will lead the Angelus from his hospital room on Sunday as he recovers from intestinal surgery, the Vatican said.

Pope Francis, pictured April 17, 2013. Credit: Mazur/catholicnews.org.uk.

Pope Francis Grateful For Prayers As He Recovers From Intestinal Surgery

Jul 7, 2021

Pope Francis is grateful for prayers as he recovers in hospital from intestinal surgery, the Vatican said Wednesday.

Cardinal Peter Turkson, prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, at a Vatican press conference July 7, 2020./ Daniel Ibáñez/CNA.

Sea Sunday 2021: Vatican calls for dignified conditions for maritime workers

Jul 7, 2021

In a message for Sea Sunday, a Vatican cardinal appealed to the international community to ensure that those who work at sea are treated with full human dignity.

Pope Francis and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI greet each other at the 65th priestly ordination of Pope Emeritus XVI at the Clementine Hall./ © L’Osservatore Romano

Benedict XVI Praying ‘fervently’ for Pope Francis’ Recovery From Surgery

Jul 6, 2021

Pope emeritus Benedict XVI is praying for Pope Francis after he underwent intestinal surgery on Sunday.