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Mass-goers have a right to a well-prepared homily, Pope says
On Wednesday Pope Francis again offered some reflections and tips for the Liturgy of the Word, saying faithful who attend... Read more
Pray for each other, Pope Francis tells Stigmatine Fathers
In an off-the-cuff speech Saturday, Pope Francis told members of the Stigmatine Fathers that in community life, fraternity is a... Read more
Pope Francis voices condolences over deadly Taiwan quake
After a massive earthquake and a string of aftershocks in Taiwan killed at least seven and injured hundreds more, Pope... Read more
This Lent, revive your enthusiasm for the faith, Pope says
In his message for the upcoming Lenten season, Pope Francis urged people to renew their enthusiasm for the faith, using... Read more
Pope announces day of prayer, fasting for Congo and South Sudan
On Sunday Pope Francis announced that the first Friday of Lent would be a day of prayer and fasting for... Read more
In February prayer video, Pope urges global leaders to resist corruption
Pope Francis in his latest prayer video places a spotlight on the problem of corruption, saying that it is the... Read more
Pope's latest prayer video highlights religious persecution in Asia
Pope Francis has kicked off the new year by shedding light on the plight of persecuted religious minorities in Asia,... Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of tragic bus accident in Peru
On Thursday Pope Francis offered his prayer for the 48 people who died in a massive bus accident in Pasamayo... Read more
Pope Francis says Our Father is poorly translated
In a video series for Italian television network TV2000, Pope Francis said that “lead us not into temptation” is a... Read more
Pope Francis is praying for grandparents this December
In his prayer video for the month of December, Pope Francis prays for grandparents and the elderly, urging people to... Read more
Pope prays for peace, victims of war in Congo and South Sudan
With plans to visit South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo this year thwarted by ongoing conflict, Pope... Read more
Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians to be observed this Sunday
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has announced Sunday, Nov. 26 as a Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians. Read more
Pope Francis: The Mass needs silence, not 'chit-chat'
On Wednesday, Pope Francis called out the common habit of chatting with people around you before Mass, stressing that this... Read more
Sacramento bishop leads prayer after northern California shooting
Notifying his fellow bishops of “a terrible shooting” in his diocese, Bishop Jaime Soto of Sacramento led them in prayer... Read more
Pope prays for victims of massive earthquake on Iran-Iraq border
After an earthquake along the Iraq-Iran border left some 340 people dead and another 4,000 injured, Pope Francis voiced his... Read more
Pope Francis grieved by 'senseless violence' of Texas church shooting
On Tuesday, Pope Francis voiced his sorrow after 26 people were killed at a Baptist Church in Texas over the... Read more
Pope Francis mourns victims in string of recent terror attacks
After nearly 40 people were killed in terrorist attacks this week in Somalia, New York and Afghanistan, Pope Francis voiced... Read more
Cardinal Dolan calls New Yorkers to unite 'in faith and love’ after attack
Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, has called New Yorkers to unity, prayer, and mutual respect after at least... Read more
He overcame prison and drug addiction - thanks to the rosary
A life of crime and drug addiction landed Khristian Briones, 39, in prison for ten years. During that time, he paid... Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of Somalia massacre
On Wednesday, Pope Francis offered prayers for the more than 300 victims of a terrorist bombing in the African country... Read more
