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Council of cardinals begins second meeting on curial reform
Pope Francis met with the group of eight cardinals advising him on the reform of the Roman Curia and the... Read more
A Church without joy is unimaginable, Pope Francis says
The Pope focused his daily homily this morning on the themes of joy and peace, emphasizing that our God “is... Read more
Israeli prime minister invites Pope Francis to Israel
During an audience with Pope Francis, Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's prime minister, invited the Roman Pontiff to visit Israel, though the... Read more
Pope to dedicate 2015 to consecrated life
At a meeting with the Union of Superiors General held Nov. 29, Pope Francis mentioned that he would be dedicating... Read more
Christmas is more than a 'temporal celebration,' Pope reflects
In his daily homily on the first Monday of Advent, Pope Francis reflected on the season of Christmas, explaining that... Read more
Pope Francis' December prayers, nativity scene plans revealed
Pope Francis is bringing this year to a close by offering special prayers during the month of December for children... Read more
Christian life is path of encountering Jesus, says Pope
Pope Francis traveled to an outlying parish in his Diocese of Rome today, celebrating Mass for the first Sunday of... Read more
Pope Francis: Advent is a journey towards horizon of hope
The Pope’s Sunday Angelus message for the start of Advent focused on the importance of hope during the liturgical season... Read more
Pope expresses hope for reunion with Orthodox Patriarch
Pope Francis sent special greetings to the Archbishop of Constantinople today, expressing his desire for continued dialogue between the Catholic... Read more
Be counter-cultural, Pope encourages university students
During evening prayer with local college students on Nov. 30, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of remaining faithful to the... Read more
Pope Francis: Use intelligence to understand signs of the times
During his daily Mass, Pope Francis spoke of the importance of man's intellect in understanding the Lord, and cautioned those... Read more
Vatican launches healthcare initiative for Syrian refugee children
The Pontifical Council “Cor Unum” has collaborated with other Catholic organizations in order to arrange a special mission which will... Read more
Minnesota diocese to soon launch 'Year of Marriage'
In the wake of Minnesota legalizing same-sex marriage earlier in 2013, the Diocese of Crookston will begin a year dedicated... Read more
End times will bring greater persecution to Christians, Pope says
In his daily homily Pope Francis reflected on the end times, saying that faith will be increasingly pushed out of... Read more
Vatican astronomer: science opens the door to dialogue
A leading astronomer in the Vatican Observatory stated that the study of science provides a unique forum to discuss man’s... Read more
Pope warns of a 'trivialized' vision of death without hope
During his general audience, Pope Francis spoke on the meaning of Christian death, emphasizing that the resurrection of Jesus gives... Read more
Pope's exhortation praised as a guide to Christian outreach
Pope Francis' new document on the “joy” of evangelization is an opportunity for Catholics to re-examine how to share the... Read more
Pope Francis' meeting with Putin zeros in on Middle East
Pope Francis and Russian president Vladimir Putin's first-ever meeting this week mostly focused on the Middle East, particularly on the... Read more
Pope's document hailed as reshaping modern evangelization
In his first apostolic exhortation, the uncommonly simple terminology of Pope Francis brings a fresh approach to the new evangelization,... Read more
Pope backs male priesthood, urges 'feminine genius' in Church
Pope Francis reaffirmed Catholic teaching on male priesthood in his first apostolic exhortation, while calling for a broader application of... Read more
