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‘Not an easy job’: Pope Francis asks for prayers on 10th anniversary as pope
“Being the pope is not an easy job. Nobody has studied before doing this,” Pope Francis said in his latest... Read more
Pope Francis: People are looking for ‘an oasis in the Church’
“This Sunday the Gospel presents us one of the most beautiful and fascinating encounters Jesus has,” Pope Francis said. Read more
Pope Francis as diplomat: the principles that have guided his 10-year-old pontificate
The Holy Father’s approach to diplomacy is laid out in “The Joy of the Gospel.” Read more
Pope Francis: Gender ideology is ‘one of the most dangerous ideological colonizations’ today
“Why is it dangerous? Because it blurs differences and the value of men and women,” the pope said. Read more
‘I regret to inform you’: Pope Francis rebuffs Cardinal Becciu in letters read during ongoing finance trial
Prior to his trial, Cardinal Angelo Becciu tried to get the pope to confirm he had authorized the financial transactions... Read more
Pope Francis says imprisonment of Nicaraguan bishop reminds him of Hitler’s dictatorship
Pope Francis also speaks about Russia's “imperial” agenda, his thoughts on retirement, and Benedict XVI's funeral in a new round... Read more
Pope Francis discusses revising priestly celibacy in new interview
Married priests are common in the Eastern Catholic Church, the pope noted, while the discipline of priestly celibacy is a... Read more
St. Peter’s Basilica to hold monthly eucharistic adoration on portico
Beginning March 14, adoration will take place every second Tuesday from 8-9 p.m. on the parvise in front of the... Read more
Pope Francis underlines ‘universal value’ of Jerusalem in speech to Palestinians
The theme of the meeting of the Joint Working Group for Dialogue was the spiritual significance of Jerusalem for Jews,... Read more
‘The figure of a father’: Cardinal Ouellet on 10 years with Pope Francis
Cardinal Marc Ouellet has had an up-close look at Pope Francis’ first 10 years as pope. He spoke to CNA... Read more
Vatican takes climate activists to trial for damage to base of famous statue in Vatican Museums
Guido Viero, 61, and Ester Goffi, 26, were ordered to appear before the Vatican City State’s tribunal on March 9. Read more
Pope Francis meets with two Nigerian girls who were kidnapped by Boko Haram
The women, who both saw members of their families murdered by Boko Haram, met with the pope at the end... Read more
Pope Francis: There is no option to be passive Catholics when it comes to evangelization
“Every baptized person … whatever his position in the Church or level of education in the faith, is an active... Read more
A new(ish) statute for the Vatican bank: Here’s what it means
Pope Francis on Tuesday issued a new statute for the so-called Vatican bank, but it closely resembles the regulation approved... Read more
Rupnik concelebrated Mass in a basilica in Rome despite restrictions
Father Marko Rupnik concelebrated Mass at a basilica in Rome on Sunday despite restrictions prohibiting “any public ministerial and sacramental... Read more
Pope Francis adds Hollerich and four other cardinals to his council of advisers
The Vatican announced March 7 the nine members of the pope’s Council of Cardinals tasked with assisting the pope “in... Read more
Pope Francis: Look for the beauty of Jesus’ transfiguration in everyday life
“How many luminous faces, how many smiles, how many wrinkles, how many tears and scars reveal love around us,” the... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of March
“In response to the cases of abuse, especially to those committed by members of the Church, it’s not enough to... Read more
What do Pope Francis’ latest financial measures mean?
A new rescript from Pope Francis will mean an increase in the cost of housing for senior Vatican officials. Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of deadly train crash in Greece
Authorities say at least 36 people died and more than 75 were hospitalized after two trains collided near the Vale... Read more
