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Gossip is a form of murder, Pope Francis reflects
During his morning Mass homily in Santa Marta, Pope Francis focused on the topic of gossip – saying that when... Read more
Francis' teacher says Pope never supported Marxist theology
One of Pope Francis' former teachers says in a new book that the Holy Father has never supported a Marxist-based... Read more
Pope's first six months reveal a 'rich, complex' personality
Six months into his pontificate, Pope Francis' distinct style is beginning to take a more defined shape and is viewed... Read more
Dialogue essential to Christianity, Pope tells non-believing journalist
In a letter to a prominent non-believing Italian journalist, Pope Francis called dialogue a “profound and indispensable expression” of the... Read more
Vatican releases Pope's busy schedule leading up to December
The Vatican has made public the packed schedule of liturgical activities Pope Francis will be involved in during the months... Read more
Vatican willing to hand over accused nuncio to civil authorities
A Vatican spokesman has said that the Holy See is willing to hand over a former nuncio accused of sexual... Read more
Pope Francis: the Church nurtures, loves us as a mother
Pope Francis told thousands gathered for his weekly general audience that the Church is like our mother, who gives life... Read more
Italian pastor donates used car to Pope Francis
An Italian pastor has donated a used Renault 4 with 186,000 miles to Pope Francis, in response to the exhortation... Read more
New Polish ambassador says Pope 'will not give up' on Syria
Poland's new Vatican ambassador Piotr Nowina-Konopka says that Pope Francis will not back down in helping resolve the Syrian conflict... Read more
Pope Francis continues peace appeals on Twitter
After a global day of prayer and fasting for peace in Syria and throughout the world, Pope Francis is continuing... Read more
Pope calls single mother, offers to baptize her child
Pope Francis made a personal phone call to a young Italian woman facing a difficult pregnancy, applauding her bravery in... Read more
Pope Francis: follow Jesus' Way of the Cross
Pope Francis spoke to crowds gathered in St. Peter’s Square for Sunday’s Angelus, encouraging them to follow Christ on the... Read more
Papal peace vigil draws positive response
Pope Francis’ four-hour Saturday prayer vigil is part of a “major peace initiative” that is receiving a favorable reaction across... Read more
Tourists and pilgrims pray for peace at Vatican vigil
As the sun set over St. Peter’s Square in Rome, Rhode Islander Angeline Martin stood in line for confession and... Read more
Embrace peace, Pope tells massive prayer vigil
Addressing myriad people in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis denounced war as a “defeat for humanity” and called on world leaders... Read more
Pope Francis rejects false religiosity
In his daily homily on Saturday, Pope Francis reflected on the question of authentic Christianity and rejected the practice of... Read more
Pope Francis carries forward papal commitment to peace
In calling for a day of fasting and prayer for peace on Sept. 7, Pope Francis is following a long... Read more
Vatican diplomat promotes moderation among Syrians
Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, Vatican City's secretary for relations with states, told a group of ambassadors that stakeholders in the Syrian... Read more
Pope’s vigil for Syrian peace expected to be biggest in decades
A four-hour prayer vigil in St. Peter's Square for peace in Syria, initiated by Pope Francis and to be held... Read more
Vatican rejects report that Pope Francis telephoned Assad
A Vatican official denied a news story that claimed that Pope Francis had telephoned the Syrian president, Bashar Al-Assad. Read more
