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Pope Francis prays at Rome's Piazza di Spanga to begin the Year of Mercy, Dec. 8, 2015.

The Pope's latest prayer intention? That journalists be truthful

Oct 4, 2016

By Elise Harris

In his latest prayer video Pope Francis dedicates the month of October to praying for journalists – specifically that their... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, April 13, 2016.

Pope Francis' May prayer intention: honor the dignity of women

May 3, 2016

By Elise Harris

In his May prayer video Pope Francis issued a global petition that women in all countries would be respected and... Read more

Pope Francis reflects during a retreat in Ariccia, Italy, March 2016.

Pope Francis' new prayer video focuses on needy families

Mar 12, 2016

By Elise Harris

In his newest prayer video Pope Francis focuses his monthly intention on families in difficulty, praying that they receive the... Read more

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Bishop Fernand (Ferd) Joseph Cheri III, OFM, at his ordination as auxiliary bishop of New Orleans in 2015.

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Pope Francis prays at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima in Portugal on May 12, 2017.

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Pope Francis greets pilgrims at the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square on March 22, 2023.

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Destruction in the art show at the Rector’s Office of the National University of Cuy in Argentina on March 20, 2023.

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The Frauenkirche, the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising.

Prosecutors drop case of alleged ‘cover up’ against Benedict XVI

Bishop Fernand (Ferd) Joseph Cheri III, OFM, at his ordination as auxiliary bishop of New Orleans in 2015.

New Orleans Auxiliary Bishop Cheri dies at 71 after lengthy illness

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Biden DOJ sued for allegedly hiding info on attacks of churches, pro-life groups

Poster for “To the Top,” a film about Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, at the Italian premiere in Rome on March 18, 2023.

Discovering Pier Giorgio Frassati: Film sheds light on humanity, holiness of Italian blessed

Archbishop Ángel Sixto Rossi.

Archbishop denounces attack on home for young drug addicts in Argentina