Pope Francis in Bulgaria

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Pope Francis waves in St. Peter's Square May 8, 2019.

The world needs new evangelizers, Pope Francis says

May 8, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

Like Saints Cyril and Methodius shared the Gospel with the Slavic people in the 9th century, today the world is... Read more

Pope Francis aboard the papal plane en route from Skopje to Rome, May 7, 2019.

Full text of Pope Francis' in-flight press conference from North Macedonia

May 7, 2019

Please read below for CNA's full transcript of the pope's May 7 in-flight press conference from Skopje, North Macedonia to... Read more

Pope Francis' in-flight press conference returning from North Macedonia May 7, 2019.

Pope Francis: No plans for female deacons, but study continues

May 7, 2019

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis said Tuesday that the Vatican commission exploring the possibility of female deacons continues its study, but does not... Read more

Interreligious meeting in Sofia, Bulgaria May 6, 2019.

Pope Francis in Bulgaria: Peace is a gift and a task

May 6, 2019

By Courtney Mares

At an interreligious meeting in Bulgaria Monday, Pope Francis told Orthodox, Muslim, and other religious leaders that peace is both... Read more

Pope Francis meets Catholics in Bulgaria May 6, 2019.

The parish should be 'a home with open doors,' Francis tells Catholics in Bulgaria

May 6, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

The parish should be at the center of the community, a place where God’s presence is felt and hope and... Read more

Pope Francis said a First Communion Mass in Rakovski, Bulgaria May 6, 2019.

Pope Francis says First Communion Mass in Bulgaria

May 6, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis Monday gave First Communion to 245 boys and girls in Rakovski, Bulgaria, telling them the Lord wants them... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in Sofia, Bulgaria May 5, 2019.

Pope to Bulgarian Catholics: God uses imperfect people

May 5, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Lord works with imperfect situations and imperfect people, so persevere in holiness, Pope Francis encouraged Catholics in Bulgaria Sunday.  Read more

Pope Francis and the Holy Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church May 5, 2019.

Pope Francis: Catholics and Orthodox are united by 'ecumenism of blood'

May 5, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

In Bulgaria Sunday, Pope Francis said Catholics and Orthodox are united by the blood of the martyrs and the Christians... Read more

Pope Francis arrives in Bulgaria May 5, 2019.

To invest in the future, invest in young people, Pope Francis says in Bulgaria

May 5, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

On the first day of a trip to Bulgaria, Pope Francis encouraged authorities to strengthen and grow their country by... Read more

Pope Francis speaks at the Vatican's Paul VI Hall, March 29, 2019.

Pope Francis' Bulgaria trip will have an ecumenical focus

May 3, 2019

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis said Friday that his visit to Bulgaria next week will be a pilgrimage of faith, unity, and peace,... Read more