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Brooklyn diocese receives two new bishops from Pope Francis
Pope Francis on Tuesday named two priests to become auxiliary bishops of the Diocese of Brooklyn: Monsignor James Massa and... Read more
Pope Francis: Are you ready for your final goodbye?
In his homily Tuesday Pope Francis focused on many different “goodbyes” that happen during life, and asked whether attendees were... Read more
Could Mother Teresa be canonized during the Holy Year for Mercy?
Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi has said that Bl. Mother Teresa of Calcutta could be canonized during the upcoming Jubilee... Read more
For Pope Francis, the laity must be formed for their mission in the world
Speaking to the Italian bishops' general assembly on Monday, Pope Francis urged them to support the laity through Christian formation,... Read more
Beware of 'white-gloved' terrorism, Pope tells Middle East nuns
One day after canonizing the first two Palestinian saints since the early days of Christianity, Pope Francis met with a... Read more
For Arab Christianity, new women saints give encouraging example
The Catholic Church’s celebration of the canonization of two new women saints from Palestine on Sunday helps recognize both women’s... Read more
Pope appeals for peace in Burundi
On Sunday morning, Pope Francis called for prayers for the people of Burundi, where violent clashes have broken out following... Read more
Pope Francis shares the secret of the saints: life in Christ's love
Pope Francis canonized the Church’s four newest saints on Sunday, praising their loving witness to Jesus Christ’s Resurrection. Read more
Pope Francis reminds Christians to have a festive faith
Speaking to vowed religious, Pope Francis said Christianity must be festive. He praised the special nourishing power of a nun’s... Read more
Population control won't solve climate change, Caritas official says
Controlling populations is not the answer in fighting poverty and protecting the environment, says a leading official for the Catholic... Read more
Justice and truth are the keys to peace in Central African Republic, Pope says
Pope Francis' address to the bishops of the Central African Republic on Friday focused on the Church's role in fostering... Read more
Pope Francis: Fear and joylessness are signs of bad spiritual health
In his daily homily on Friday Pope Francis said that Christian communities become “sick” when they live in fear and... Read more
Cardinal Tagle, the first Caritas Internationalis president from Asia
Cardinal Luis Tagle, Archbishop of Manila, is the new president of Caritas Internationalis. The general assembly of the umbrella organization... Read more
Vatican and 'State of Palestine' agree to treaty safeguarding religious liberty
The Holy See and the State of Palestine have agreed on the text of a treaty regarding the life and... Read more
Christian marriage – it's 'demanding but magnificent,' Pope says
In his audience closing out the Togolese bishops’ ad Limina visit to Rome, Pope Francis on Monday encouraged solid faith... Read more
When was the last time you said 'thank you' and 'I'm sorry?' Pope asks
In his general audience Pope Francis focused on the concrete challenges families face in daily life, and said that simply... Read more
You are not just aid workers – you are witnesses to Christ, Pope tells Caritas
On Tuesday Pope Francis told global representatives of Caritas International that true service is about welcoming God and others, and... Read more
In rare new letter, Benedict XVI seeks shepherds for the whole world
Speaking from retirement, Benedict XVI has underscored the need for the Church to extend its pastoral care to non-believers and... Read more
Pope Francis: Spare no effort in defending life, family
In his meeting on Saturday with the bishops from Mozambique, a southeast African nation, Pope Francis urged support for public... Read more
Martyrdom serves Christian unity, Pope Francis tells Coptic Orthodox patriarch
In a message sent Sunday to the leader of the Coptic Orthodox Church, Pope Francis said advances toward reconciliation are... Read more
