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'Pray for the forgotten,' Pope exhorts on Feast of All Souls
In his Angelus address delivered for the Feast of All Souls, Pope Francis called on the faithful to pray for... Read more
Pope Francis reaches out to schismatic Old Catholic Church
Despite continuing theological, ethical and ministerial differences between the Roman Catholic Church and the schismatic Old Catholic Conference, the two... Read more
Pope on All Saints Day: Beatitudes will lead us to God
During Mass for the Solemnity of All Saints at Rome’s Verano cemetery, Pope Francis exhorted believers to follow the way... Read more
Mary the center of heavenly host, Pope says on All Saints Day
In his Angelus address for the solemnity of All Saints, Pope Francis said that it is a joy to have... Read more
Pope Francis approves new constitutions for Legionaries of Christ
After four years of drafts and adjustments, the troubled Legion of Christ has announced that its new constitutions have been... Read more
Vatican releases official English translation of synod's final report
Now released in English, the Synod of Bishop's final relatio reveals a more positive tone regarding the family called for... Read more
A (literal) breath of fresh air for the Sistine Chapel's frescos
The first major makeover the Sistine Chapel has had since 1994 brings with it a completely new LED lighting system... Read more
It's not the law that saves you – it's Christ, Pope reflects
Christians who cling to the law and not to love are like the hypocrite Pharisees in the Gospel, Pope Francis... Read more
The devil is no myth – he's real and we must fight him, Pope says
In his homily on Thursday Pope Francis said that the devil is more than and an idea, and in order... Read more
Are an atheist journalist's papal interviews reliable?
Following the publication of a new text by Italian journalist Eugenio Scalfari in 'La Repubblica' suggesting that Pope Francis believes... Read more
Pope: Fighting for the poor doesn't make me Communist – it makes me Catholic
Pope Francis spoke out against oppression of the poor due to greed and warned again of the growing presence of... Read more
The Church's mystery: it's both visible and spiritual, Pope says
In his weekly general audience Pope Francis spoke of the visible actions carried out by the Church, explaining that they... Read more
Are you Catholic? Then stay in the Church, Pope says
Pope Francis said that those waiting at the threshold of the Church without going inside are not true members of... Read more
Asia Bibi to Pope Francis: Pray for me, your daughter
A Catholic woman condemned to death in Pakistan for allegedly violating the country's blasphemy law has asked Pope Francis for... Read more
Francis inaugurates bust of Benedict, emphasizes unity of faith, science
Addressing the Pontifical Academy of Sciences on Monday, Pope Francis unveiled a bust of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, lauding his... Read more
You are hurting the Church if you're lukewarm, Pope Francis warns
In his homily for Mass celebrated at the Santa Marta residence Monday Pope Francis warned against the harm of “lukewarm”... Read more
Pope calls for end to death penalty out of respect for human dignity
Pope Francis called for the abolition of capital punishment during a speech on Thursday, as well as all forms of... Read more
'What is being proposed is not marriage' – Pope calls for defense of family
In an audience with members of an international Marian movement, Pope Francis warned that the sacrament of marriage has been... Read more
Pope Francis: God's image is revealed in the face of our brothers
The message Pope Francis sent during his Sunday Angelus address was that love of God and neighbor are inseparably united,... Read more
Twelve Iraqi priests, monks suspended for breaking vow of obedience
Chaldean patriarch Louis Sako I has suspended a group of monks and priests who fled Iraq without consulting their superiors,... Read more
