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11 Powerful Quotes from Pope Francis about St. Joseph and His "father’s heart"
On the feast of St. Joseph the Worker (May 1), here are some of the most beautiful and powerful quotes from Pope Francis’ document of personal reflections on St. Joseph.
A Long Friendship and Unforgettable Hug: The Day Pope Francis Forgot He Was Pope
The face of Brother Juan of the Community of the Lamb went viral last week in a video recalling an emotion-laden moment with Pope Francis in Rome.
Cardinals Hold Sixth General Congregation, Confirm Two Electors will not be at Conclave
Matteo Bruni, the director of the Holy See Press Office, said the names of the two cardinals would not be revealed during an afternoon press briefing.
Pope Francis’ Praise for St. Catherine of Siena, “great female figure of faith”
The late pope sent a telegram marking the 560th anniversary of the saint’s canonization in 2021 calling her “a great female figure of faith.”
Late Pope Francis’ Six Uplifting Words about Africa
The late Pope Francis was known to speak highly of Africa, always settling for the most colorful words to describe the continent, which he believed had immense potential.
Pope Francis' Final Journey: 11 Symbolic Moments from Saturday's Six-kilometer Funeral Procession
The six-kilometer funeral procession that carried Pope Francis from St. Peter's to St. Mary Major was filled with profound symbolism, from the Dodge Ram popemobile serving as hearse to white roses representing his devotion to St. Thérèse of Lisieux.
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Remembers Day Pope Francis Kissed his Feet in Heartfelt Tribute
Pope Francis was affectionate towards South Sudan, President Salva Kiir of the world’s youngest nation has said, and recalled the 11 April 2019 extraordinary gesture when the Holy Father knelt and kissed his feet and those of his rival, Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny, among others, while begging the political leaders to end the country’s civil war.
In Pope Francis' Video Message Recorded in January, Published after Passing On, Youths Told to "learn how to listen"
The video, shared by the Italian weekly magazine “Oggi,” was made public one day after the funeral Mass of Pope Francis, who died at the Vatican on April 21.
Pope Francis “wanted to learn Swahili”: Kenyan Nun Reminisces Light Moments with Late Pontiff before First African Trip
Sr. Jane Joan Kimathi first met Pope Francis in 2015 when the Holy Father was getting everything set for his maiden trip to Africa as pontiff, starting with Kenya.
Pope Francis, “a Father who taught us to fast from sin”: Catholics in Nigeria Mourn the Late Pontiff
Pope Francis taught the people of God to “fast from sin”, this is how a number of Catholics in the West African nation of Nigeria recall the late Pontiff, who passed on Easter Monday, April 21.
U.S. President Trump, Counterpart Ukraine's Zelenskyy Discuss Hopes for "lasting peace" amid Pope Francis' Funeral
“[It was a] good meeting. We discussed a lot one-on-one,” Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. “Hoping for results on everything we covered.”
Pope Francis is Laid to Rest in Rome: Photos
Crowds of faithful lined the route to St. Mary Major as the late pontiff made his final journey to the basilica he visited more than 100 times during his papacy.
Pope Francis Leaves Behind “an enormous void”: Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya at Requiem Mass
The Easter Monday passing on of Pope Francis has left “an enormous void” in the Catholic Church he led for just over 12 years, the Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya has said.
Awe-inspiring Backgrounds: Meet the 19 Africa’s Cardinals Pope Francis Created in His 12-Year Pontificate
From a son of a rubber tapper in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), to a Bishop-elect who was rejected by the Diocese to which he had been appointed in Nigeria, and to a young Priest who spent a year in an Ethiopian jail, the stories of the Cardinals Pope Francis created in Africa are awe-inspiring.
At Requiem Mass in Angola, Pope Francis Eulogized as Courageous Reformer, Defender of the Marginalized
Pope Francis, who passed on Easter Monday, was a courageous reformer and defender of the marginalized, Archbishop Zeferino Zeca Martins of Angola’s Catholic Archdiocese of Huambo has said.
Pope Francis’ Autobiography "Hope" is out this Week
“Hope,” the autobiography of Pope Francis, hit the shelves of Italian bookstores Tuesday and will be on sale starting Jan. 16 in more than 100 countries.
Pope Francis Ushered “a new spirit in the Church, commitment to a Synodal Church”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan
Pope Francis brought into the Church “a new spirit” of Synodality, this is how Bishop Alex Lodiong Sakor Eyobo of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Yei remembers the late Pontiff, who passed on Easter Monday, April 21.
Pope Francis’ Coffin Closed in Private Ceremony in St. Peter’s Basilica
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the camerlengo, presided over the rite of the closing and sealing of the coffin.
More than 128,000 Mourners Pay Respects to Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Basilica, Some Queuing for "about 5 hours"
Pope Francis passed away at 7:35 a.m. local time on Easter Monday, April 21, at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta, as confirmed by the Holy See Press Office. The 88-year-old pontiff led the Catholic Church for a little more than 12 years. Follow here for live updates of the latest news and information on the papal transition:
Pope Francis and Africa: The Many Highs and a Moment of Misgiving
Pope Francis, whose just over 12-year pontificate was characterized by an emphasis on mercy and compassion, the need to care for creation, and attention to the marginalized and “peripheries” of not only the Church but also of society, resonated quite well with the people of God in Africa.
