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This is the one thing Pope Francis says you can brag about
As children we are taught that bragging is bad, especially when we do it to people who have less than... Read more
Pope lauds 'courageous' witness of abuse victim who forgave
In his preface for a book written by a survivor of clerical sex abuse, Pope Francis once again lamented the... Read more
This is how Pope Francis keeps his peace amid Vatican 'corruption'
In a lengthy, unscripted dialogue with 140 male religious superiors, Pope Francis admitted that there is “corruption” inside the Vatican,... Read more
Pope makes renewed plea on behalf of persecuted Rohingya minority
On Wednesday Pope Francis made an urgent appeal for prayer on behalf for all suffering due to slavery and exploitation,... Read more
Pope: Be more than a mannequin when it comes to helping refugees
In his newest prayer video Pope Francis focused on the poor and refugees, saying we shouldn’t be like immobile mannequin’s... Read more
After school shooting in Mexico, archbishop offers prayers
Following a school shooting in Monterrey, Mexico last week, the local archbishop offered his prayers and support. Read more
Cardinal Wuerl prays for unity at Inaugural Prayer Service
Religious leaders gathered in prayer for the country and the Trump administration on Saturday, continuing a decades-old tradition of national... Read more
Mafia crime is 'radically opposed' to the Gospel, Pope says
Frequently an outspoken critic against organized crime, Pope Francis again came out with harsh words for those involved in the... Read more
Pope Francis: prayer is an act of hope that leads us to God
On Wednesday Pope Francis said hope in salvation is what leads us to turn to the Lord in prayer, trusting... Read more
Race relations are a Church responsibility, bishops say in call to action
The Catholic Church can be a force for healing race relations, said the U.S. bishops’ task force on racism and... Read more
There are no words for the loss of a child, but there is still hope, Pope says
While no words or gestures will ever be enough to comfort the pain experienced by those who have lost a... Read more
Pope shakes up monthly prayers, adds new 'urgent' intention
After launching the first video series on his monthly prayer intentions last year, Pope Francis has decided to make some... Read more
At close of 2016, Pope says selfishness should be a thing of the past
During a prayer service for the close of 2016, Pope Francis said the arrival of a new year should serve... Read more
Pope Francis pleads for end to 'homicidal madness' of terrorism
What are being called two major acts of terrorism in just the past 24 hours have prompted Pope Francis to... Read more
Bishops mourn victims of deadly truck detour on Berlin Christmas market
After 12 people were killed when a truck rammed into crowds at a Berlin Christmas market, the German bishops have... Read more
In call to Coptic Patriarch, Pope says they are united by blood of martyrdom
The day after an explosion at the Coptic Orthodox cathedral in Cairo killed 25 people, mostly women and children, Pope... Read more
In a world torn by conflict, nonviolence is a Christian requirement, Pope says
When it comes to the many conflicts splintering different parts of the world, Pope Francis said the Christian response must... Read more
Pope dedicates December to praying for end to child soldiers
In his latest prayer video, which highlights his prayer intention for the month of December, Pope Francis focused on putting... Read more
Three ways to obtain an indulgence for the 100-year Fatima anniversary
For the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima in Portugal, Pope Francis has decided to grant... Read more
