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South Sudan’s Opposing Parties Express Commitment to Finalizing Rome-mediated Peace Talks
Representatives of warring parties in South Sudan’s conflict have expressed their commitment to participating in the planned Rome-mediated peace meetings that are expected to put an end to the protracted civil strife.
At Vatican’s Holy Mass for Peace in Burkina Faso, Nigerian Cardinal Reflects on Terrorism
At the Eucharistic celebration organized at the Vatican to pray for peace in Burkina Faso, Francis Cardinal Arinze reflected on terrorism in Africa, delinking the menace from religion.
Pope Francis: The Humble Service of a Deacon Tells of the Greatness of God
Pope Francis met with deacons and their families Saturday at the Vatican and encouraged them to help their parishes to recognize Jesus in the poor.
Pope Francis Concerned about Humanitarian Crisis in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region
Pope Francis has expressed concerns about the humanitarian crisis occasioned by the ongoing unrest in Ethiopia’s Tigray region.
Pope Francis: Coronavirus Recovery Must Have True Vision for Humanity
Rebuilding after the coronavirus pandemic is an opportunity to confront the failures of the past, including failures towards God and neighbor, Pope Francis has said in a message to world leaders gathered in Bratislava.
Marginalizing the poor threatens “the very concept of democracy”: Pope Francis
Pope Francis said Monday that “the very concept of democracy is jeopardized” when the poor are marginalized and treated as if they are to blame for their condition.
Pope Francis: 'All that is good belongs to God'
God asks us to trust that his love is always at work through our good deeds, even if we do not see the results we had hoped for, Pope Francis said on Sunday.
Vatican Imposes Term Limits for Church Movement Leaders to Curb "violations and abuses"
The Vatican issued a decree Friday setting limits on the terms of leaders of international associations of the faithful and new communiThe Vatican issued a decree Friday setting limits on the terms of leaders of international associations of the faithful and new communities.ties.
German Cardinal Says Pope’s Decision Not to Accept His Resignation a “great challenge”
Cardinal Reinhard Marx said Thursday that Pope Francis’ decision not to accept his resignation as Catholic archbishop of Munich and Freising is a “great challenge.”
Cardinal George Pell Turns 80, Loses Right to Vote in Papal Conclave
Cardinal George Pell turned 80 years old on Tuesday, losing his eligibility to vote in a future papal conclave.
Pope Francis to Priests: Weakness is a Chance for Encounter with God
Pope Francis told a group of young French priests on Monday that weakness is a chance for encounter with God, and not something they should try to overcome by their own strength.
Pope Francis on Corpus Christi: ‘We need to enlarge our hearts’
Pope Francis said Sunday that we need to “enlarge our hearts” to truly appreciate the gift of the Eucharist.
Pope Francis Sorrowful after Children’s Graves Found at Catholic-run School in Canada
Pope Francis expressed sorrow on Sunday at the discovery of Indigenous children’s graves at a Church-run residential school in Canada.
Ecosystem Degradation "a clear outcome of economic dysfunction": Pope Francis
Pope Francis said Friday that environmental degradation is “a clear outcome of economic dysfunction.”
Never Forget that Jesus is Praying for you before Father: Pope Francis at General Audience
Pope Francis said Wednesday that just as Jesus prayed for his friends while on earth, he also prays for each person eternally before the Father in heaven.
Pope Francis Unveils Sweeping Reform of Catholic Church’s Penal Sanctions
The Vatican published Tuesday major revisions to Book VI of the Code of Canon Law, which covers penal law in the Church, including sanctions related to clerical sexual abuse.
Pope Francis Releases Video Message on the Beauty of Marriage
Pope Francis has asked people to pray throughout June for young people preparing for the life-long journey of marriage.
World Health Organization Grants Holy See Permanent Observer Status
The Holy See has been granted permanent observer status to the World Health Organization following resolution adopted by consensus on May 31.
Pope Francis turns to Mary, Undoer of Knots, at end of rosary marathon for end to pandemic
Pope Francis asked on Monday for the intercession of Mary, Undoer of Knots, as he ended a month-long global rosary marathon.
Pope Francis: Basketball is a Sport that ‘lifts you up to the heavens’
Pope Francis described basketball on Monday as “a sport that lifts you up to the heavens.”
