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Vatican cricket team to play Church of England in first tour
St. Peter’s Cricket team begins their “Light of Faith Tour” this fall, which includes a warm-up game against a team... Read more
Pope: Fear of the Lord an alarm reminding us of what's right
During his general audience Pope Francis spoke on the Holy Spirit’s gift of Fear of the Lord, saying it does... Read more
Christianity meant to be practiced not imagined, says Pope
Pope Francis centered his daily homily on the Beatitudes, stating that they are Jesus’ practical guide on how to live... Read more
Vatican: prayer with Abbas, Peres opening 'road to peace'
The Vatican has released the details for Sunday’s prayer between Pope Francis and the Israeli and Palestinian presidents, stating that... Read more
Never forget your first love, Pope encourages priests
Pope Francis directed his daily homily today to his brother bishops and priests, telling them to always put love of... Read more
Pope Francis: Jesus intercedes for us with his wounds
In his daily homily Pope Francis reflected on how Jesus advocates for us in heaven, emphasizing that he does this... Read more
Candlelight vigil in Vatican celebrates Mary's faith, witness
Hundreds of clergy, religious, and laity processed through the Vatican gardens in a candlelight vigil on Saturday evening to mark the close... Read more
Proposed Nicea ecumenical meeting 'nice' idea, Vatican spokesman says
In response to media reports that Pope Francis and Patriarch Bartholomew I will meet for an ecumenical gathering in Nicea... Read more
Christian joy is based in hope, Pope Francis reflects
In his first daily homily since returning from the Holy Land Pope Francis centered on the theme of Christian joy,... Read more
Holy Spirit is what keeps the Church going, Pope reflects
In his daily homily Pope Francis recalled the conversion of the first pagans to Christianity, explaining that the Holy Spirit... Read more
Pope Francis: gift of counsel illuminates the will of God
During his General Audience on Wednesday, Pope Francis reflected on the Holy Spirit’s gift of counsel, explaining that through it... Read more
Pope responds to Venezuelan peace talks invitation
Responding to an invitation from Venezuela's foreign affairs minister to participate in the country’s peace talks, Pope Francis sent a... Read more
Vatican, civil authorities join forces against human trafficking
Gathered in Rome to discuss methods for the eradication of human slavery, both law enforcement and Vatican officials exchanged ideas... Read more
Pope, Queen enjoy casual tea during first meeting
Although short, the April 3 encounter between Pope Francis and Queen Elizabeth in the Vatican has been described as cordial... Read more
New Bible exhibit evangelizes through history of scripture
Featuring ancient biblical artifacts from all over the world, the Verbum Domini II exhibition has officially opened at the Vatican,... Read more
Protection of minors a priority for Pope, commission member says
A German priest and psychologist recently appointed to the new Vatican commission for the protection of minors has stated that... Read more
Pope, Obama discuss relations between Church and State
During the March 27 meeting between Pope Francis and President Barack Obama, the two exchanged cordial discussion regarding the state... Read more
German bishop accused of luxurious lifestyle resigns (Updated)
In a March 26 statement the Holy See announced its acceptance of the resignation of Bishop Franz-Peter Tebarts-van Elst, noting... Read more
Vatican launches astronomy class for parish educators
The Vatican’s Observatory has announced that for the first time it will be hosting a workshop analyzing the relationship of... Read more
'I need the people of God to sustain me,' Pope says in interview
During a recent radio interview given to a station in a slum of Argentina, Pope Francis explained his frequent request... Read more
