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Take the red hat, but leave your 'spiritual box' behind, Pope tells cardinals
After elevating 20 new cardinals, Pope Francis reminded them that true honor is found in service, and urged them to... Read more
Pope Francis' call to new cardinals: be captivated by truth
Pope Francis welcomed the Catholic Church’s newest cardinals on Saturday, encouraging them to center themselves in Jesus Christ as they... Read more
At the consistory, a strong dedication to Vatican reforms
Reform was the watchword as cardinals met at the Vatican for briefings about the state of Vatican finances and about... Read more
Three countries will be represented in College of Cardinals for first time
The different cultures represented by bishops who will be created cardinals this weekend demonstrate the Church's universality, thereby enriching the... Read more
'A reform to promote harmony' – Pope Francis opens a much-debated consistory
A reform to promote a greater harmony in the work of the Roman Curia, in Pope Francis’ words, was the... Read more
Pope prays for migrants killed in Mediterranean boat tragedy
During his weekly general audience, Pope Francis said he was following “with concern” the news of hundreds of immigrants who... Read more
Could a new charity department lead a reformed Roman Curia?
The secretary of the Council of Cardinals will present tomorrow at the consistory a proposal for curial reform based on... Read more
Two years into retirement, the legacy of Father Benedict endures
Two years to the day since Pope Benedict XVI told the world of his historic decision to step down from... Read more
Africa is for the young – and Pope Francis knows it
Pope Francis has encouraged African bishops to focus efforts on young people, suggesting education can help them counter new forms... Read more
'Surrounded by children' – Pope Francis’ take on a thriving society
In his general audience address Pope Francis said that children are gift to parents and society, and that there is... Read more
Vatican: rumor of assassination attempt on Pope Francis 'unreliable'
Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi told journalists Tuesday that rumors circulating about a possible assassination attempt on Pope Francis during... Read more
The story behind Pope Francis' surprise visit to a Rome shantytown
Pope Francis made a surprise stop at a shantytown on his way to celebrate Mass at a Roman parish Feb.... Read more
In Ukraine, Pope Francis backs effort for peace – not any particular party
Following mixed interpretations of Pope Francis’ words on the crisis in Ukraine, the director of the Holy See press office... Read more
German bishop appointed to catechetical post in Vatican
Bishop Franz-Peter Tebartz-van Elst, the former bishop of Limburg, near Frankfurt, Germany, is to begin a new appointment in March... Read more
God isn't found on a computer screen but in restless hearts, Pope says
In his homily Tuesday, Pope Francis said that Christians must have a certain “restlessness” if they want to know God,... Read more
Times are hard, but don't give up – Pope's plea to Greek bishops
Pope Francis encouraged the bishops of Greece to engage in dialogue and solidarity, values he said are particularly necessary in... Read more
What Cardinal Burke really said about 'resisting' Pope Francis
Cardinal Raymond Burke said he was “responding to a hypothetical situation” when he stated that he would resist any possible... Read more
If you care about God's handiwork you'll protect nature, Pope says
Set to finish his encyclical on the environment next month, Pope Francis said during his daily Mass at the Vatican... Read more
What are the theological criteria to reform the Church and the Roman Curia?
The reform of the Roman Curia must be an example for the spiritual renewal of the entire Church, the prefect... Read more
'Rock star' cardinal talks big cities, small gestures
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle knows a thing or two about urban evangelization. Ranked among the youngest cardinals in the Catholic... Read more
