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Pope Francis: Marriage is a lifelong union between a man and woman
Pope Francis on Friday reiterated the Church’s perennial teaching on marriage as a lifelong union between a man and a... Read more
Pope Francis decries German Synodal Way as ‘neither helpful nor serious’
In an interview published Wednesday, Pope Francis decried the German Synodal Way as elitist and running the risk of bringing... Read more
Pope Francis offers condolences for Monterey Park shooting
The pope sent a telegram to L.A. Archbishop José Gomez on Jan. 25 expressing his sadness and assuring his spiritual... Read more
Pope Francis unpacks Jesus’ good news: ‘Today this scripture has been fulfilled’
Pope Francis told Christians Wednesday that if they want to understand Jesus they should pay close attention to the “good... Read more
‘Being homosexual is not a crime,’ Pope Francis reiterates in new interview
The interview with the Associated Press covered a wide range of topics, including laws that criminalize homosexuality and sodomy. Read more
Millions still suffer from leprosy. Here’s Pope Francis’ message about it
“We cannot forget these brothers and sisters of ours,” the pontiff said in a message to the Second Symposium on... Read more
Taiwan president writes to Pope Francis about ‘preserving regional security’ with China
“The war that erupted between Russia and Ukraine last February has brought home to humanity just how valuable peace is,”... Read more
Pope Francis: Amid polarization in Church, we are called to speak truth with charity
Pope Francis has urged Christians to “speak the truth and to do so with charity” amid polarization and divisions within... Read more
German bishop dismisses Vatican concerns over a permanent synodal council
On Monday, Bishop Georg Bätzing said he welcomed a new letter from the Vatican detailing concerns about the push for... Read more
Cardinal Grech: Benedict XVI was misunderstood throughout his life
“Incomprehension was a constant factor in the life and mission of this man,” Cardinal Mario Grech said. Read more
Pope Francis: In the Mass, prioritize awe over aesthetics
“We must rediscover and value silence,” Pope Francis said. Read more
Pope Francis to do private Lenten retreat in 2023
Pope Francis’ appointments will be canceled during the spiritual exercises Feb. 26–March 3. Read more
Pope Francis: World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon will open horizons, hearts
“Get ready for this: to open horizons, to open your hearts,” Pope Francis said. Read more
Cardinal praises exemplary life of beatified Italian judge murdered by the Mafia
Cardinal Pietro Parolin made his remarks at a Jan. 18 conference in the Italian Senate on the continued relevance of... Read more
Meet the six newest venerable servants of God in the Catholic Church
In a decree signed on Jan. 19, Pope Francis recognized the heroic virtue of an Italian stigmatic, four 20th-century priests,... Read more
In new book, the late Benedict XVI defends Christianity against claims of intolerance
In the book, the late pontiff warns of a “radical manipulation of human beings” and “the distortion of the sexes... Read more
Cardinal Koch: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity a time to pray for peace in Ukraine
The president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity said he is praying this week that “we can re-find... Read more
Pope Francis discusses ‘ecological conversion’ with Buddhist monks from Cambodia
The pope defined “ecological conversion” as “true repentance” that leads to the end of “ideologies and practices that are hurtful... Read more
PHOTOS: Animals blessed in St. Peter’s Square for feast of St. Anthony Abbot
Farmers and pet owners alike brought their beloved animals to the Vatican for a special blessing on Jan. 17. Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of Congo church bombing
The church bombing in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday killed at least 14 people and injured more than... Read more
