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The Church needs you, Francis tells contemplative sisters in Peru
Speaking to contemplative women religious Sunday, Pope Francis said that they aren’t second-class, but a necessary part of the Church,... Read more
Fight 'scourge' of violence against women, Pope says at Marian celebration
If we’re confused, facing difficulties, or struggling with sin, we can look to Mary to help guide us to the... Read more
Do not become 'professionals of the sacred,' Pope tells Peruvian priests, religious
Pope Francis met with Peruvian priests and religious Saturday, telling them that a sense of humor is a good remedy... Read more
When storms come, have faith in Jesus, Pope tells Catholics in Peru
In a homily Saturday, Pope Francis spoke about the natural disasters Peru experienced over the last year, praising the way... Read more
Pope Francis warns Peruvian leaders against 'virus' of corruption
Speaking to Peruvian authorities Friday, Pope Francis issued a stern warning against corruption, which he said has done significant harm,... Read more
Meet the priest who serves an unlikely community in Peru's Amazon
Fr. Pablo Zabala is a 70-year old Spanish priest, who serves in a remote part of the world: the Peruvian... Read more
The world needs you, Francis tells young people at children's home
Speaking to kids at a home for orphaned and abandoned children on Friday, Pope Francis said they have much to... Read more
Amazon not a 'no man's land', but a treasure, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis visited one of Peru's most biodiverse regions Friday, telling its inhabitants that while remote, their land is not... Read more
Pope says accusations against Chilean bishop are 'calumny'
At the end of his three-day visit to Chile, Pope Francis came to the defense of a controversial bishop, saying... Read more
Pope in Peru: Don’t just protect the Amazon, protect its people
Speaking to members of Peru's indigenous Amazonian communities Friday, Pope Francis said that contrary to the consumerist mentality that places... Read more
Pope stops popemobile to help police officer thrown from horse
Pope Francis stopped the ‘popemobile’ today in the streets of Iquique, Chile today, after seeing a police officer thrown from... Read more
Indigenous Peruvian seminarian eager to see Pope Francis
Demetrio Sanchez, a 20-year-old indigenous Peruvian seminarian, is eager to see Pope Francis when he visits Puerto Maldonado on Thursday. Read more
Pope Francis in Chile: Don’t water down the joy of faith
At Mass in Iquique Thursday morning, Pope Francis drew attention to the care Mary shows at the Wedding at Cana,... Read more
Pro-life Canadians concerned by Trudeau's abortion ideology litmus test
A litmus test on abortion and recent comments from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have been slammed by Catholic and... Read more
Venezuelan bishops accused of “hate crimes”
The President of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, called for an investigation of two bishops accused of committing “hate crimes” in homilies... Read more
Christ statue in Peru suffers smoke damage
Last weekend, just days before Pope Francis' visit to Peru, a fire was set that damaged part of Cristo del... Read more
Peace and progress start with education, Francis says at Chilean university
Speaking to Chilean university students and academics Wednesday, Pope Francis said Catholic educational institutions play a prophetic role in helping... Read more
Faith is an adventure, Pope Francis tells Chilean youth
In a meeting with youth during his second full day in Chile, Pope Francis said that faith is a grand... Read more
Pope Francis meets with sex abuse victims in Chile
Pope Francis met privately on Tuesday with 6 victims of sexual abuse committed by priests in Chile, the papal spokesman... Read more
Pope Francis to Chile's bishops: 'the mission belongs to the entire Church'
Pope Francis reminded the Chilean bishops of the importance of living out their priestly fatherhood united in mission with their... Read more
