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Pope Francis: Humanity's future is in the hands of the poor
In an address to international NGOs on Thursday, Pope Francis said the poor and marginalized have an irreplaceable role to... Read more
Pope Francis apparently not amused by 'communist crucifix' (Updated)
When leftist Bolivian president Evo Morales on Thursday presented Pope Francis with a “communist crucifix” – a carving of Christ... Read more
No one should be discarded – In Bolivia, Pope Francis advocates for the poor
Giving into despair when confronted with life’s difficulties only leads to an individualistic attitude that discards others, Pope Francis said... Read more
Don't forget how Christianity shaped you, Pope tells Bolivia
In a meeting at the Cathedral of La Paz in Bolivia, Pope Francis urged civil authorities to respect religious freedom... Read more
'Jallalla Bolivia' – Pope Francis arrives speaking Quechua
Arriving in Bolivia on Wednesday afternoon, Pope Francis greeted those waiting for him with the greeting “jallalla,” significant because it... Read more
'Remember your roots': Pope goes off-the-cuff to priests, religious
In his last encounter during his visit to Ecuador, Pope Francis on Wednesday warned priests and religious against career ambitions... Read more
Ecuador is 'a Church on the move'
Everyone at the Vatican is praying for the fruits of the Pope’s apostolic visit to Latin America, but there is... Read more
The man who put Laudato Si into practice in Ecuador – 40 years ago
Among the members of civil society Pope Francis met with in Quito was an Italian who helped build a banking... Read more
Pope to policy makers in Ecuador: Love society as your family
In an address at the San Francisco church in Quito, Ecuador Pope Francis told political and social policy makers of... Read more
God to Cain, Pope to educators: 'Where is your brother?'
Pope Francis on Tuesday challenged Ecuador’s educators to form their students to engage in modern-day issues with innovation and in... Read more
Pope: Evangelizing isn't about big talk – it's about joy
In his second homily while visiting Ecuador, Pope Francis spoke on Tuesday of the importance of fostering unity through evangelization,... Read more
Pope Francis visits an old friend in Ecuador
“Why in the world is the Vicar of Christ coming to me?” said Father Paquito, when asked how he would... Read more
Pray that the family synod will deepen the Church's spiritual discernment, Pope asks
During a Mass said on Monday, the first full day of his visit to Ecuador, Pope Francis called for prayers... Read more
What did he just say? Pope Francis off-the-cuff in Latin America
The world is about to see a new side to Pope Francis and, interestingly, it could be the most intimate... Read more
Pope lands in Ecuador, calls nation to continue in Catholic identity
Landing in Ecuador on Sunday afternoon, Pope Francis began his tri-nation visit to Latin America by stressing the Gospel’s role... Read more
Cuban bishops: prepare for Pope's visit with works of mercy
In preparation for Pope Francis’ visit to Cuba this fall, the bishops of the island nation are asking the faithful... Read more
These nuns are making the Pope's vestments for Ecuador
Within the walls of the convent in Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Ecuador, the Carmelite nuns are busy making liturgical... Read more
Pope to Peruvian pro-lifers: 'Keep shaking things up'
Upon seeing pictures from the 2015 March for Life in Lima, Peru, Pope Francis had a message for the faithful... Read more
Is 'Charlie Charlie' a harmless game? Exorcist says absolutely not
A game that purports to invoke a Mexican demon – known as “Charlie, Charlie” and considered to be a simplified... Read more
Oscar Romero, a 'father of the poor,' beatified in El Salvador
Archbishop Oscar Romero was beatified in El Salvador this morning, with Pope Francis declaring from the Vatican that the martyr's... Read more
