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Move over Donald Trump – Pope Francis' approval ratings are much higher
Pope Francis can look forward to a warm welcome in the United States this week, from both Catholic and non-Catholic... Read more
Pope Francis prays for new Assyrian Christian leader amid Middle East tragedy
Amid the sufferings of Christians in the Middle East, Pope Francis on Monday sent his prayers to the new head... Read more
Here's what Pope Francis is likely to tell the US Congress
On Thursday Pope Francis will become the first Bishop of Rome to address a joint session of the US Senate... Read more
Pope Francis: Do you believe that Christ can transform you?
Pope Francis Monday celebrated his second public Mass during his papal visit to Cuba, reflecting that an encounter with Christ... Read more
Pope Francis unplugged: The Holy Father speaks from the heart to young Cubans
Pope Francis set aside his prepared remarks to respond to the dreams and hopes of young people who spoke to... Read more
Let poverty be your mother, Pope Francis tells religious in Cuba
Pope Francis on Sunday spoke from the heart about the importance of spiritual poverty, the danger of worldly wealth and... Read more
Pope Francis' gift to Castro: a challenging message from Cuban leader's old teacher
Pope Francis met with Fidel Castro on Sunday and gave him a special gift: a book and two CDs with... Read more
Pope Francis gifts Fidel Castro with copy of 'Laudato Si'
The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Francis and former Cuban president Fidel Castro held a brief meeting after Sunday Mass... Read more
Colombian peace talks must not fail, Pope says during Cuba trip
Pope Francis prayed for the ongoing negotiations between FARC rebels and the Colombian government happening in Cuba right now saying... Read more
Pope in Cuba: Christians serve people, not ideology
In his first Mass during apostolic trip to Cuba, Pope Francis centered his homily on the Christian call to service,... Read more
Surprise of heading Vatican Observatory reminds astronomer of God's providence
Brother Guy Consolmagno, S.J. has spent more than 20 years – the majority of his life as a Jesuit –... Read more
Pope deeply moved by plight of Vatican-housed refugee family
As he began his 10-day trip to Cuba and the United States, Pope Francis was seen off by a Syrian... Read more
Restoration of ties with US a sign of hope, Pope says in Cuba
Pope Francis landed in Havana on Saturday, the first of his 9-day visit to Cuba and the United States, telling... Read more
Education and play are key to childhood, Pope tells Cuba, US youth
The U.S. embargo on Cuba, education, care of the environment, war, and peace were all themes touched on by Pope... Read more
Iceland's new bishop inherits a turbulent, fascinating Catholic history
The Vatican announced Friday that Pope Francis has appointed Fr. David Tencer, O.F.M. Cap., as bishop of Reykjavik, Iceland. Read more
Pope Francis cites the core of evangelization: a heart on fire for God
Pope Francis exhorted consecrated religious on Thursday to take part in an evangelization which “burns in the heart,” cautioning against... Read more
Christ is our only hope – Syrian Christians pray for miracles amid Islamists' carnage
Syrian natives who have ministered to refugees from the civil war there are trusting in God to protect their fellow... Read more
Vatican pushes back over White House invite to Catholic dissidents
The presence of LGBT activists and other controversial guests at the White House welcoming ceremony for Pope Francis has reportedly... Read more
Cubans hope papal visit will rekindle faith
The Church in Cuba has undertaken a movement of spiritual and missionary preparation for Pope Francis' arrival tomorrow, which has... Read more
House votes to transfer federal funding from Planned Parenthood to health centers
In a 241-187 vote on Friday, members of the United States House of Representatives voted to freeze funding for Planned... Read more
