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Report: Pope Francis could bring 50 migrants from Cyprus to Italy
The pope will arrive in Cyprus on Dec. 2. Read more
Immaculate Conception: Pope Francis cancels public act of veneration again due to pandemic
Last year, the pope made a surprise visit to pray alone at the Immaculate Conception statue. Read more
Pope Francis: Life’s essential ingredient is prayer
On the first Sunday of Advent, Pope Francis reminded Christians that an essential ingredient for living an alert and joyful... Read more
Pope Francis to visit Greece and Cyprus ‘in the name of the Gospel’
Pope Francis said he will bring the joy of the Gospel to Greece and Cyprus when he visits next week. Read more
Pope Francis names Vatican diplomat next papal envoy to Medjugorje
Pastoral care at Medjugorje, the site of alleged Marian apparitions, has been overseen by a Vatican representative since 2017. Read more
Pope Francis meets French President Emmanuel Macron at the Vatican
Asked how he was doing, the pope told Macron: ‘I’m still alive.’ Read more
Pope Francis creates commission to assess reform of marriage nullity process in Italy
The pope made changes to canon law intended to streamline the process in 2015. Read more
Pope Francis: Prayer is ‘the most important means of communication’
The pope was meeting members of the Pauline Family. Read more
Pope Francis to disabled people: The Church needs you
The pope issued a message marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Read more
Pope Francis tells new Lebanese PM: Lebanon is worth fighting to save
Najib Mikati gave the pope a brick from a church damaged in the Beirut port explosion. Read more
Pope Francis recognizes miracle attributed to WWII martyr Bl. Titus Brandsma’s intercession
The decision paves the way for the Dutch Carmelite friar’s canonization. Read more
Ethics committee authorizes first assisted suicide in Italy
‘Nobody can be called to be the bearer of the death of others,’ a spokesman for Italy's Catholic bishops said. Read more
Pope Francis: Digital revolution forces us to rethink what it means to be human
‘Today, a revolution is underway,’ the pope told the Pontifical Council for Culture. Read more
Pope Francis prays for Wisconsin parade victims
‘He commends the souls of those who died to Almighty God’s loving mercy.’ Read more
Pope Francis speaks to Italy’s Catholic bishops in ‘strictly private’ meeting
Pope Francis gave the bishops a card with a meditation called ‘The Beatitudes of the Bishop.’ Read more
Pope Francis tells young adults to hold onto hope as Advent nears
Pope Francis met young adults and teens participating in a songwriting contest based on the theme of Christmas. Read more
Pope Francis: Christ is not like other kings, he is a King for others
Two young people joined the pope as he delivered his Angelus address. Read more
World Youth Day 2021: Pope Francis asks young Catholics to be ‘critical conscience of society’
The pope offered Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on the feast of Christ the King. Read more
Pope Francis meets the ‘Pope’s Team’ ahead of friendly soccer match
The papal team includes Swiss Guards and migrants. Read more
Pope Francis to Swedish Academy: Social media promotes monologue instead of dialogue
The Academy awards the annual Nobel Prize in Literature. Read more
