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Three Wise men ride through St. Peters Square during a parade held after Pope Francis' Mass for the Feast of the Epiphany on Jan. 6, 2014

Journey of the Magi symbolizes 'destiny' of man, says Pope

Jan 6, 2014

By Elise Harris

In his homily for the feast of the Epiphany, Pope Francis described how our lives are a continuous search to... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square Oct. 13.

Pope Francis announces pilgrimage to Holy Land

Jan 5, 2014

Pope Francis has announced that he will make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land this coming May to mark a... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square before the Wednesday general audience October 2, 2013.

Pope: Christmas reveals God's 'immense love'

Jan 5, 2014

Pope Francis delivered his Sunday Angelus greeting to a packed St. Peter’s Square today, emphasizing the greatness of divine love... Read more

Pope Francis giving an address at the Vatican, June 7, 2013.

Pope encourages reform of relations between religious, bishops

Jan 4, 2014

At a meeting with religious superiors held last November, Pope Francis urged a reform of the document regulating the relationship... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square before the Wednesday general audience October 30, 2013.

Faith desires to 'change the world,' Pope Francis says

Jan 3, 2014

Pope Francis celebrated Mass Jan. 3 in thanksgiving for the Jesuit saint Peter Faber, praising his “lofty desires” to be... Read more

Pope Francis at the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square on June 5, 2013.

Six million people attended Pope Francis' Vatican events in 2013

Jan 2, 2014

More than 6.6 million people have taken part in events with Pope Francis at the Vatican since his election to... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square before the Wednesday general audience Dec. 11, 2013.

We share in Mary's 'journey of faith,' says Pope

Jan 1, 2014

Pope Francis’ homily for the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God emphasized Mary's path of faith and hope as an... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square before the Wednesday general audience on October 2, 2013.

Pope: 'Quality of life in Rome depends on all of us'

Dec 31, 2013

In his homily during evening prayer on New Year’s Eve, Pope Francis focused on the theme of time well spent,... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on Dec. 4, 2013.

Pope prays for upcoming Synod of Bishops

Dec 29, 2013

In his Angelus address given on the feast of the Holy Family, Pope Francis prayed especially for the approaching Synod... Read more

 Classroom.

Vatican encourages renewed missionary zeal in Catholic schools

Dec 26, 2013

A recently released Vatican document is calling for a fresh commitment to Catholic identity within what it calls an increasingly... Read more

A young family brings the offertory to Pope Francis at the Christmas Vigil Mass on December 24.

Peace requires 'daily commitment,' says Pope in Christmas message

Dec 25, 2013

In his Christmas message, Pope Francis prayed for peace throughout the world as a fruit of God`s grace, to be... Read more

Pope Francis holds a statue of the Christ child for the nativity scene on December 24, 2013.

Jesus is 'meaning of life, history,' Pope preaches on Christmas

Dec 24, 2013

Pope Francis’ homily at the vigil mass for Christmas focused on the importance of Jesus’ incarnation as a real and... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square before the Wednesday general audience Dec. 11, 2013.

Pope: Contemplate St. Joseph’s 'greatness of soul'

Dec 22, 2013

In his Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis reflected on the Christian witness of St. Joseph, who was faithful to God’s call... Read more

Christmas at the Vatican.

Spanish Poor Clares give Pope Francis a hen for Christmas dinner

Dec 22, 2013

The Poor Clares of Allariz, in western Spain, have given Pope Francis the finest hen from their farm, to be... Read more

Pope Francis at a June 7 audience.

Spread 'joy' of Jesus' friendship, Pope tells teens

Dec 20, 2013

Pope Francis encouraged teens to be living witnesses of their faith in his remarks during an audience with young members... Read more

Pope Francis gives the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square on October 2, 2013.

Value silence, encourages Pope

Dec 20, 2013

Pope Francis reflected on in the importance of silence in his daily homily, noting that God’s plan of salvation always... Read more

Broadcast van of the Vatican Television Center, the Holy See's t.v. station, Nov. 16, 2010.

Two firms hired to advise Vatican on communications, finance

Dec 19, 2013

The Vatican has hired two international consulting firms to modernize Holy See communications and to improve financial procedures throughout the... Read more

A view of L'Osservatore Romano's new website.

Vatican newspaper launches redesigned website

Dec 19, 2013

L'Osservatore Romano, the Vatican's newspaper, unveiled its revamped website Dec. 17, meant to broaden the reach of the paper and... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on Dec. 4, 2013.

Humility is necessary for fruitfulness, emphasizes Pope

Dec 19, 2013

Pope Francis focused his daily homily on the importance of acknowledging the need for God in our lives in order... Read more

Confessional.

Pope urges Curial officials to hear confessions at local parish

Dec 18, 2013

Pope Francis has strongly encouraged the bishops and cardinals of the Roman Curia to spend time hearing confessions weekly at... Read more