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Prejudice towards migrants and refugees must end, Pope stresses
In honor of the upcoming World Migration Day, Pope Francis said that the improvement of society demands the end of... Read more
Peace the only solution, Pope says in wake of Pakistan bombing
Pope Francis condemned a massive suicide bombing at a Christian Church in Pakistan over the weekend, calling the violence unacceptable... Read more
Rediscover beauty in communication, Pope tells experts
Pope Francis spoke to Church officials and social communications experts from around the world, encouraging them to focus on leading... Read more
American among wave of papal appointments, confirmations
Pope Francis made several key decisions in establishing his Curia today, appointing new officials and confirming others in their positions... Read more
Christ's gaze is life changing, Pope says
In his homily on the Feast of St. Matthew, Pope Francis reflected on the disciple’s radical conversion experience when Christ... Read more
Pope’s interview prompts flurry of media reactions
A lengthy interview with Pope Francis published yesterday by a Jesuit publication has sparked a flood of news reports, as... Read more
Pope Francis asks doctors to spread the Gospel of Life
Speaking to a group of gynecologists and obstetricians at the Vatican, Pope Francis affirmed that all human life has dignity... Read more
Interviewer: Pope’s adherence to Church abortion teaching is clear
Pope Francis is “absolutely clear” about Catholic teaching on abortion, but his first focus is to bring God’s salvation to... Read more
Bishop Kettler transferred to Saint Cloud diocese
Pope Francis today accepted the resignation of Bishop John Kinney, 76, of the Diocese of Saint Cloud, and appointed as... Read more
Vatican's new Catechism app aims to spread faith worldwide
A pontifical council is preparing to launch a new app on the Catechism of the Catholic Church in order to... Read more
Proclaim fullness of Gospel, Pope teaches in interview
In a new wide-ranging interview, Pope Francis called for Christians to “heal wounds” in society by sharing the entirety of... Read more
Pope exhorts world's new bishops to be welcoming pastors
Pope Francis spoke today to new bishops gathered from across the globe, encouraging them to tend their flocks – and... Read more
Pope Francis says Church lives, 'suffers' for her children
During today's general audience, Pope Francis continued his reflections on the theme of the Church as mother, saying that it... Read more
Vatican analyst: Pope distanced himself from liberation theology
During a meeting on Monday with priests from the Diocese of Rome, Pope Francis reportedly suggested that he does not... Read more
Church is like a widow seeking her husband, Pope says
The Church militant is similar to a widow and progresses through history searching for her divine spouse Jesus Christ, Pope... Read more
Pope calls faithful to pray, participate actively in politics
Catholics should not be indifferent to politics, Pope Francis said, but should offer their suggestions, as well as prayers that... Read more
Ancient Order pilgrimages to Rome
Traffic stopped this weekend on the busy Roman streets as police escorts guided 31 coach buses of pilgrims through the... Read more
Forgiveness is the 'joy of God,' Pope says
In his Sunday Angelus, the Holy Father said the “joy of God” is ultimately found in pardoning another for his... Read more
Pope praises newly beatified Argentine 'cowboy priest'
On the occasion the beatification of Fr. José Gabriel Brochero of Cordoba, Argentina, known to locals as the “cowboy priest,”... Read more
Pope Francis: mystery of the Cross is bittersweet
On the Feast of the Triumph of the Cross, Pope Francis devoted his daily homily to considering both the bitterness... Read more
