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Pope Francis to young people: Holiness takes effort
In his follow-up document to October’s youth synod, Pope Francis urged young people to approach holiness not only with the... Read more
Don't jump to conclusions about your children's sexuality, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis said Sunday that homosexual tendencies are not sins, and that parents who are concerned about tendencies in their... Read more
Pope Francis: Even in desperation, abortion won’t solve problems
Pope Francis said Sunday that abortion is not a lawful way to solve problems, even in extreme and desperate situations,... Read more
Full text of Pope Francis' in-flight press conference from Rabat
Please read below for CNA's full transcript of the pope's March 31 in-flight press conference from Rabat to Rome: Read more
Pope Francis urges religious communities to charity and dialogue in Morocco
Pope Francis urged religious communities in Morocco to practice an “ecumencism of charity,” calling for dialogue, not proselytism, in the... Read more
How popes have addressed the conquest of the Americas
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of Mexico this week wrote to Pope Francis and the King of Spain, Felipe VI,... Read more
Analysis: Pope Francis issues new definition of ‘vulnerable’ adult
How “vulnerable” adults are defined in law has been hotly contested in recent discussions of scandal and reform in the... Read more
Francis: Let us restore Confession ‘to the place it deserves’ in Catholic life
Pope Francis called for the Sacrament of Confession to be elevated in the pastoral life of the Church during a... Read more
Pope Francis: 'Sacramental confession is the way of sanctification'
Pope Francis told priests and seminarians Friday that the sacrament of penance is “the way of sanctification” in which miraculous... Read more
Pope Francis issues child protection laws for Vatican City State, Roman Curia
Pope Francis Friday issued new laws and guidelines on the protection of minors for those working within Vatican City State... Read more
Pope Francis will travel to Morocco as a 'pilgrim of peace and fraternity'
Pope Francis travels to Rabat, the capital of Morocco, this weekend, where he said he will follow in the footsteps... Read more
Cardinal Sarah: God never abandons His Church
Cardinal Robert Sarah defended papal primacy and priestly celibacy, and called for unity among Catholics in the face of Church... Read more
Recalling Mother Angelica, prelate says Catholic journalists are to spread the gospel
The crisis facing the Church today calls Catholic journalists not only to “relentless and fair reporting” but also to spreading... Read more
We will be judged for whether we shared 'our daily bread,' pope says
The ‘daily bread’ asked of God in the ‘Our Father’ is for everyone, and Christians will be judged by how... Read more
Pope Francis to visit three countries in East Africa
The Vatican announced Wednesday that Pope Francis will visit the capital cities of the African countries of Mozambique, Madagascar, and... Read more
Founder, editorial board resign from Vatican women’s magazine
The founder and entire editorial board of a women’s magazine published by the Vatican newspaper L’Osservatore Romano have quit over... Read more
Pope Francis changes canon law for religious who desert the community
Pope Francis amended canon law Tuesday to create a new mechanism for dismissing a religious man or woman who has... Read more
Why Archbishop Wester says prayer to Santa Muerte is 'really wrong'
The Archbishop of Santa Fe said recently that people praying to “Saint Death” won’t find the answers they’re looking for. Read more
Pope Francis: Marriage and family have 'an essential mission'
On the Solemnity of the Annunciation, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of family and marriage for society, and called the... Read more
Pope Francis tells Catholics not to abuse God's mercy
The mercy of God is not an invitation to “spiritual laziness,” but requires a sincere and prompt response from those... Read more
