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Watch LIVE coverage of Pope's Mass for the World Meeting of Families
Pope Francis will say Mass to conclude the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia this afternoon at 4 pm ET,... Read more
Confinement is not exclusion! Pope Francis visits with Philly inmates
During his visit to a Philadelphia correctional facility this morning, Pope Francis said every person is marked and bruised by... Read more
Help youth be brave in opting for marriage and family, Pope tells bishops
Pope Francis told bishops Sunday that a widespread consumerism and desire to follow new fads has rendered youth fearful of... Read more
Pope Francis off-the-cuff: Family is the most beautiful thing God made
A visibly moved Pope Francis ditched his prepared remarks in speaking to thousands of families gathered in Philadelphia Saturday night... Read more
The most important part of the Pope's trip is still to come
While the Pope’s speeches to Congress and the United Nations have drawn much attention, the upcoming weekend is the main... Read more
Full text of Pope Francis' religious liberty address to Hispanics
Pope Francis met with the Hispanic community and other immigrants at Philadelphia's Independence Hall, where the United States Declaration of... Read more
Francis defended religious liberty in word and deed, Archbishop Lori says of DC visit
Pope Francis’ defense of religious freedom at the White House on Wednesday was “hugely significant,” said the chair of the... Read more
Pope Francis to priests, religious: It's your job to inspire vocations
The Church today is called to foster among young people a sense of responsibility and enthusiasm for the Gospel mission,... Read more
Pope Francis hailed for transcending liberal/conservative divide
Pope Francis rose above party politics and challenged lawmakers to a higher standard in his Thursday address to a joint... Read more
Full text of Pope Francis' homily at Mass with clergy and religious
Pope Francis is now saying Mass at Philadelphia's Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul for clergy and religious, and... Read more
How the Pope used the environment to preach to the UN
Pope Francis’ appeal to the United Nations General Assembly to care for both the environment and the human person was... Read more
Pope Francis to New York City: Jesus still walks our streets. Tell everyone!
Pope Francis on Friday had a brief, but urgent, reminder for the Catholics of New York City. They must proclaim... Read more
Never lose sight of your dreams, Pope tells Harlem schoolkids
When Martin Luther King, Jr. uttered his famous line “I have a dream”, he was thinking of you. Those were... Read more
Read the full text of Pope Francis' homily during Mass at Madison Square Garden
Pope Francis is saying Mass at Madison Square Garden in New York City, and has just delivered his homily. Please... Read more
Read the full text of Pope Francis' visit to a school in Harlem
Pope Francis visited Our Lady, Queen of the Angels school in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City on Sept.... Read more
Performing for the Pope in Philly: a chat with some of the talent
Musicians, comedians, performers and artists from the around the world are eager to reinforce the message of the family and... Read more
Can a giant Pope Francis mural move the hearts of New Yorkers?
In the heart of Manhattan, a giant mural of Pope Francis looks out over New York City, smiling and waving.... Read more
Destruction is always personal, Pope Francis reflects at Ground Zero
After his Friday meeting with loved ones of fallen first responders to the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks, the Holy... Read more
Leave ideology behind and care for the human person, Pope tells UN
On Friday Pope Francis told members of the United Nations that there is no room for “ideological colonization” in their... Read more
