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“I ask for your prayers”: Newly Appointed Catholic Bishop of São Tomé and Príncipe Diocese
The newly appointed Catholic Bishop for the Diocese of São Tomé and Príncipe in the Central African island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe has appealed for prayers for the success of his Episcopal Ministry.
Pope Francis Appoints Local Ordinary for São Tomé and Príncipe Diocese
Pope Francis has appointed a Local Ordinary for the Diocese of São Tomé and Príncipe in the Central African island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe.
Pope Francis Says He’s “very close” to Flood Victims in DR Congo
Pope Francis has expressed his closeness to the people of God in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following extreme flooding that has resulted in hundreds of deaths and the displacement of thousands.
Pope Francis Calls Surrogacy "deplorable," Calls for Global Ban in Speech to Ambassadors
Pope Francis called surrogacy “deplorable” and called for a global ban on the exploitative practice of “so-called surrogate motherhood.”
Pope Francis: If You Don’t Know the Date of Your Baptism, Look it Up
Speaking from the window of the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace, the pope said on Jan. 7 that the anniversary of one’s baptism should be celebrated each year “like a birthday.”
Pope Francis: The Epiphany Invites us to Adore the Lord and Help the Poor
In his homily Saturday, Pope Francis urged the faithful to “find God in flesh and bone, in the faces of those we meet each day, and especially in the poor.”
Pope Francis: Catholic News Media Can’t Be "neutral" in the Message they Convey
The pontiff made his remarks at a Jan. 4 audience with a delegation from the Society of Catholic Publicists of Germany on the 75th anniversary of its foundation.
Resistance to Same-sex Blessings Grows in Africa,But Bishops are Divided Globally
More than two weeks after the Vatican issued a declaration on blessings of same-sex couples, bishops remain divided over the controversial document.
Cardinal Fernández: Vatican’s same-sex blessings guidance is ‘clear answer’ to German bishops
Members of the controversial German Synodal Way overwhelmingly approved developing formalized ritual texts for same-sex blessings in March 2023.
Pope Francis: Never Forget that Jesus is Beside You in Your Worst Moments
In life’s worst moments, never forget that Jesus is beside you, Pope Francis said Wednesday.
This is Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for the Month of January
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of January is for the gift of diversity in the Church.
Conference on Anniversary of Benedict’s Death Focuses on Legacy Defined by Love of Christ
Friends, scholars and former colleagues of Pope Benedict XVI gathered in the Campo Santo Teutonico in Vatican City, from Dec. 30–31.
Pope Francis: Entrust 2024 to the Mother of God
The pope made his appeal during Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica on Jan. 1 for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God.
Pope Francis Reflects on Mary’s Motherhood, Prays for Nicaragua During New Year’s Angelus
Just days after Christmas, Nicaragua’s Sandinista regime abducted four priests, whose whereabouts are still unknown.
Pope Francis Says Benedict XVI "blesses us and accompanies us" from Heaven
In his final Angelus address of 2023, Pope Francis paid tribute to Pope Benedict XVI on the one-year anniversary of his predecessor’s death.
Pope Francis: Faith Allows Christians to Live Transition into the New Year "differently"
Pope Francis rang in the new year and gave thanks for 2023 at a special New Year’s Eve Vatican liturgy.
What countries did Pope Francis visit in 2023 and what did he say?
Despite advanced age and health challenges, the pope visited six countries on three continents in 2023.
‘Benedict trusted Francis. But he was bitterly disappointed,’ biographer says in new interview
Pope Benedict XVI’s biographer, Peter Seewald, has raised concerns about how Pope Francis is managing the legacy of his predecessor.
Pope Francis Urges Young Adults at Taizé Event to "dare to build a different world"
The European Meeting is an annual ecumenical Christian event that hosts several thousand young adults from across the world to gather and pray in a host city.
Pope Francis Meets With U.S.-born Cardinal amid Salary, Apartment Controversy
In a press release, the Holy See Press Office briefly mentioned that the pope had met with Cardinal Raymond Burke in an audience Friday morning.
