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Pope Francis: ‘The Church is the work of the Holy Spirit’
Catholics risk going astray if they neglect the four essential characteristics of Church life, Pope Francis said at the general... Read more
Pope Francis: Mary teaches us to pray with a heart open to God’s will
Pope Francis pointed to the Blessed Virgin Mary as a model of prayer that transforms restlessness into openness to God’s... Read more
McCarrick Report: Pope Francis prays for victims of sexual abuse
Pope Francis acknowledged the publication of the McCarrick Report at the general audience Wednesday. Read more
Pope Francis: Consistent prayer strengthens us in times of tribulation
Jesus teaches us that we must be consistent in our prayer, Pope Francis said at the general audience Wednesday. Read more
Pope Francis’ general audience again moves behind closed doors
After nine weeks of public general audiences, Pope Francis’ weekly gathering will again take place behind closed doors, the Vatican... Read more
Pope Francis appeals for peace in Cameroon after deadly school attack
Pope Francis appealed for an end to violence in Cameroon Wednesday after seven students were killed in an attack on... Read more
Pope Francis supports Polish Catholics in fight against abortion
Pope Francis told Polish Catholics Wednesday that he asks St. John Paul II’s intercession for respect for life, amid protests... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Prayer is the center of life’
Pope Francis said Wednesday that Christians should pray from the heart and not “like parrots.” Read more
Pope Francis comforts parents of slain Italian Catholic priest
Pope Francis met with the parents of a slain Italian priest before the general audience Wednesday. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘All human pains for God are sacred’
Pope Francis said Wednesday that the Psalms shed new light on suffering, showing that “all human pains for God are... Read more
Pope Francis: Rediscover the beauty of the rosary
Pope Francis invited Catholics to rediscover the beauty of the rosary prayer this month, encouraging people to carry a rosary... Read more
Pope Francis calls for new economic model to rebuild post-coronavirus world
Pope Francis called Wednesday for a new economic model to help rebuild the world after the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
Pope Francis blesses bell that will ring out in defence of unborn
Pope Francis blessed a large bell Wednesday that Polish Catholics hope will ring out in the defence of unborn life. Read more
Pope Francis: Subsidiarity means everyone has a role in healing society
Pope Francis said Wednesday that he is worried that large pharmaceutical companies are listened to more than front-line healthcare workers... Read more
Pope Francis prays for ‘witness of charity,’ Catholic priest killed in Italy
Pope Francis Wednesday led a moment of silent prayer for Fr. Roberto Malgesini, a 51-year-old priest who was stabbed to... Read more
Pope Francis: Promote the common good to heal wounds of coronavirus crisis
The wounds inflicted by the coronavirus crisis will only be healed if we put the common good first, Pope Francis... Read more
Pope Francis calls for day of prayer and fasting for Lebanon
At the end of his general audience Wednesday, Pope Francis made a lengthy appeal for peace and harmony in Lebanon,... Read more
Tourists in Rome surprised by chance to see Pope Francis
Tourists in Rome had an unexpected chance to see Pope Francis at his first public audience for almost six months. Read more
Pope Francis calls for solidarity at first audience with pilgrims after lockdown
In his first Wednesday audience with pilgrims since Italy’s lockdown, Pope Francis called for solidarity to reawaken unity and bring... Read more
Pope Francis to resume general audiences with the public
Members of the public will be able to attend Pope Francis’ general audiences again from Sept. 2 after an almost six-month... Read more
