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Full text: Pope Francis’ Angelus address in the Nineveh Plains
Here is the full prepared text of Pope Francis’ Angelus address, delivered March 7, 2021, in Bakhdida (Qaraqosh), Iraq. Read more
Pope Francis in the Nineveh Plains: ‘Terrorism and death never have the last word’
Pope Francis entrusted the rebuilding of Christian communities in the Nineveh Plains to the protection of the Virgin Mary at... Read more
Full text: Pope Francis’ prayer of suffrage for the victims of war in Mosul
Here is the full text of Pope Francis’ prayer of suffrage for the victims of the war, delivered March 7, 2021,... Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of war in ruins of Mosul
Pope Francis prayed on Sunday for the victims of war in the rubble-strewn city of Mosul, where the Islamic State... Read more
Iraqi PM declares national day of tolerance in honor of papal meeting with top Shiite cleric
Iraq’s prime minister on Saturday declared March 6 a National Day of Tolerance and Coexistence in honor of Pope Francis’ landmark... Read more
Full text: Pope Francis' homily at Mass in Baghdad's St. Joseph Cathedral
Here is the full prepared text of Pope Francis’ homily, delivered March 6, 2021, at a Mass in the Chaldean... Read more
Pope Francis to Chaldean Catholics: ‘Love is our strength’
At Mass in Baghdad on Saturday, Pope Francis told Iraqi Christians that no matter what the world thinks, love is... Read more
Curial speculation follows papal meetings with bishops
Sources have told CNA that Pope Francis may choose two US-born prelates as prefects of congregations in the Roman Curia. Read more
Pope Francis intends to end his days in Rome, not Argentina, journalist clarifies
As some international media recently reported that Pope Francis said he did not want to visit his native Argentina again,... Read more
Full text: Pope Francis’ address at an interreligious meeting in the Plain of Ur
Here is the full prepared text of Pope Francis’ address at an interreligious meeting, delivered March 6, 2021, in the... Read more
Pope Francis appeals for interreligious harmony at birthplace of Abraham
Pope Francis on Saturday appealed for harmony among the followers of the world’s major monotheistic religions at an interreligious meeting... Read more
Pope Francis makes landmark visit to Iraq’s top Shiite cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani
Pope Francis on Saturday made a landmark visit to the home of Iraq’s top Shiite cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani. Read more
Medal of Honor chaplain Fr. Emil Kapaun's body identified, as sainthood inquiry continues
Department of Defense investigators have identified the remains of U.S. Army chaplain and Servant of God Fr. Emil Kapaun among... Read more
Actors say they have not been paid for their work on 'Roe v. Wade' film
Several actors who worked on the film “Roe v. Wade” claim they are still waiting to be paid for their... Read more
Catholic scholars: Covid vaccines can be received 'without fear of moral culpability' for abortion
A statement by pro-life, Catholic scholars published Friday says that the four major COVID-19 vaccines are not only acceptable to... Read more
Tasmania poised to legalize euthanasia, assisted suicide
The Australian island of Tasmania is expected to become the third Australian state to legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia, after... Read more
Pope Francis backs prior of ‘troubled’ ecumenical community amid clash with founder
Pope Francis on Friday underlined his support for the prior of a “troubled” ecumenical community amid a dispute with its... Read more
Tattoo artist restores Stations of the Cross in Belarus
A tattoo artist has restored the Stations of the Cross at a church in Belarus at the invitation of the... Read more
Papal Mass in Erbil 'nothing short of a miracle'
When Vida Hanna was told by the Archbishop Bashar Warda of the Chaldean Archeparchy of Erbil that Pope Francis was... Read more
More than 90% of Poles identify as Catholics despite increasing secularization
More than 90% of Poles identify as Catholics despite increasing secularization, according to a report published on Friday. Read more
