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Pope Francis names new Vatican ambassador to Canada
Archbishop Ivan Jurkovič has served as Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations in Geneva since 2016. Read more
Pope Francis: Ecosystem degradation ‘a clear outcome of economic dysfunction’
The pope issued a message marking the launch of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. Read more
IRS recognizes Vatican’s steps to prevent fraud
The IRS says that Vatican City State meets its international standards for customer due diligence. Read more
Pope Francis to paralyzed climate activist: ‘Pray for me at the North Pole’
Michael Haddad was told he would never walk again after a jet ski accident. Read more
Pope Francis: Never forget that Jesus is praying for you before the Father
At his general audience, the pope said: “We must always keep this in mind: Jesus prays for me.” Read more
Pope Francis turns to Mary, Undoer of Knots, at end of rosary marathon for end to pandemic
Thirty shrines worldwide took turns leading the month-long prayer event. Read more
Pope Francis: Basketball is a sport that ‘lifts you up to the heavens’
He made the remark during an audience with members of the Italian Basketball Federation. Read more
Pope Francis appoints Archbishop Arthur Roche as successor to Cardinal Sarah
The English archbishop has worked in the Vatican’s divine worship congregation since 2012. Read more
Vatican to Buddhists: May the pandemic ‘unite us in service’
The Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue sent greetings for the Buddhist feast of Vesakh. Read more
Pope Francis offers advice for when prayers seem to go unanswered
“To answer this question, we need to meditate calmly on the Gospels,” the pope said at his general audience. Read more
Pope Francis moves pre-seminary at center of abuse trial out of Vatican City
The pre-seminary is a residence for about a dozen boys who serve at papal Masses. Read more
Pope Francis prays for 5-year-old survivor and 14 people killed in cable car accident
A cable car ascending the Mottarone mountain fell about 65 feet to the ground. Read more
Pope Francis meets homeless people and refugees after film screening
The pope met with a group of around 100 people after a screening of the 2020 film “Francesco.” Read more
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A cannonball that changed the world: Pope Francis marks 500 years since St. Ignatius’ conversion
The first Jesuit pope sent a video message marking the start of an Ignatian Year. Read more
Pope Francis: Pray for China’s Christians
The pope made the appeal after his Regina Coeli address. Read more
Full text: Pope Francis’ homily on Pentecost Sunday 2021
The pope celebrated Pentecost Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Open your heart to the Holy Spirit’
The pope celebrated Pentecost Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica. Read more
Pope Francis meets European Commission president at the Vatican
Ursula von der Leyen discussed migration, climate change, and the Middle East during her Vatican visit. Read more
Pope Francis advances causes of China missionary, sister killed by Maoist guerrillas
The pope advanced the causes of seven people. Read more
Pope Francis to homeless advocates: Be witnesses of God’s mercy and goodness
The pope congratulated the Lazarus Association on 10 years of serving the homeless. Read more
