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Pope Francis prays for Turkey after deadly Istanbul bombing
The explosion on Istanbul’s Istiklal Avenue, a popular shopping street, on Nov. 13 killed six people and led around 80... Read more
Pope Francis shares meal with the poor
The meal was part of several Vatican-sponsored initiatives marking the sixth annual World Day of the Poor. Read more
Perseverance is a reflection of God’s love, Pope Francis says
“Let us ask ourselves: how is my perseverance? Am I constant, or do I live faith, justice, and charity according... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Light candles of hope in the midst of darkness’
The poor were special guests at Pope Francis’ Mass for the sixth World Day of the Poor. Read more
Pope Francis meets with Father James Martin at Vatican
Pope Francis received Jesuit Father James Martin in a private audience in the apostolic palace inside the Vatican on Friday. Read more
Pope Francis, King of Jordan discuss ‘need to encourage Christian presence’ in Middle East
Pope Francis received King Abdullah II of Jordan on Thursday in the Vatican. Read more
‘Priestly formation at the heart of evangelization,’ Pope Francis tells seminary rectors
Speaking to rectors and formators from Latin America Nov. 10, the pontiff called priest vocations “a gift of God to... Read more
Vatican’s first auditor general and his deputy sue Secretariat of State
Libero Milone and Ferruccio Panicco are seeking $9.25 million compensation for loss of earnings, damage to their reputations, and emotional... Read more
Benedict XVI tells Ukrainian archbishop: ‘I continue to pray for peace’
“The power of prayer keeps the Ukrainian people alive, so I ask you to continue praying for peace in Ukraine.” Read more
Here’s what the Vatican is doing for the World Day of the Poor
In his message for this year’s World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis said that no Christian is exempt from... Read more
Pope Francis: Bahrain trip ‘a new step’ in Christian-Muslim dialogue
“The first visit of a pope in Bahrain represents a new step on the journey between Christian and Muslim believers... Read more
Pope Francis prays for Tanzania plane crash victims
Pope Francis has sent a message to victims of a plane crash in Tanzania. He said he is praying for... Read more
Ukrainian Catholic leader gives Pope Francis Russian mine fragment
The leader of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church gave Pope Francis a piece from an exploded Russian mine during a... Read more
Pope Francis calls on religious not to be discouraged by ‘lack of vocations or by aging’
The pope addressed representatives of the Claretianum Institute of the Theology of the Consecrated Life at the Vatican on Nov.... Read more
Pope Francis tells Catholics on the Arabian Peninsula to be bold in proclaiming the Gospel
Sacred Heart Catholic Church — built in 1939 in Manama, Bahrain — was the first Catholic Church in the Persian... Read more
Competitors run in the footsteps of the saints in Vatican’s annual 10K race
The athletes, professional and amateur, ran by the Colosseum, the Spanish Steps, and other sites in the Eternal City in... Read more
From ‘real life’: Papal artist unveils painting of Benedict XVI as pope emeritus
The artist unveiled the painting, which took four years to create, during a ceremony on Nov. 3 in Palazzo Cesi,... Read more
Pope Francis on All Souls’ Day: Do you desire heaven above everything else?
On All Souls’ Day, Pope Francis urged Christians not to “compromise with the Gospel,” but to take Jesus’ words seriously... Read more
Pope Francis accepts resignation of German archbishop
Archbishop Schick said the pope had asked him to remain in office. “After presenting my reasons again, he then granted... Read more
Pope Francis calls on Catholics to become peacemakers
Pope Francis on Tuesday called on Catholics to “disarm their hearts” and become peacemakers. Read more
