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Society needs priests 'enamored' with the Gospel, Pope Francis says
In his message for the 2017 World Day of Prayer for Vocations, Pope Francis focused on the need to be... Read more
We have to pray for both the living and the dead, Pope Francis says
In his last set of catechesis on mercy, Pope Francis focused on the works of praying for the living and... Read more
Pope Francis offers prayer, condolences after Colombia plane crash
After a plane crash in Colombia claimed the lives of 71 people, including the majority of Brazil’s up and coming... Read more
Nigerian Catholics reflect on mercy: God never fails to forgive
As the Catholic Church’s Year of Mercy came to a close, a gathering of Nigerians took the time to reflect... Read more
Firefighter chaplain responds to tragedy at Peruvian mall
When a deadly fire broke out at a mall in Lima, Peru last week, fire fighters responded to put out... Read more
Anyone could be forced to migrate, Pope says in latest prayer video
In his most recent prayer video, Pope Francis focuses on migrants, refugees and countries who assist them, stressing that it's... Read more
Pope honors deceased bishops, says death unites us more fully in Christ
Reflecting on the faithful work of the bishops and cardinals who have died in the past 12 months, Pope Francis... Read more
As battle for Mosul rages, Pope appeals for an end to violence in Iraq
With the Iraqi Army currently embroiled in an effort to liberate Mosul and the Plains of Nineveh from the Islamic... Read more
Pope offers prayer, support for a Haiti devastated by hurricane Matthew
After Hurricane Matthew killed more than 300 people and left thousands more homeless, Pope Francis has written a telegram assuring... Read more
Is this bishop right about the rosary conquering Boko Haram?
Amid the apparent decline of the radical Islamist group Boko Haram, a Nigerian bishop who had a vision of Christ... Read more
The Church must be close to Caucasus nations, Pope Francis says
On Wednesday Pope Francis gave a recap of his recent trip to Georgia and Azerbaijan, noting how this year both... Read more
Pope Francis makes surprise visit to Amatrice to pray for earthquake victims
On Tuesday Pope Francis made an unannounced private visit to the small Italian city of Amatrice to offer support areas... Read more
Syrian children to unite in prayer for an end to violence
Christian and Muslim children of Aleppo, Syria will gather together in prayer on October 6 to plead for an end... Read more
Pope Francis makes surprise stop at Vatican unveiling of Our Lady of Aparecida
Ahead of his meeting with volunteers Saturday, Pope Francis decided to pop in for the inauguration of a new statue... Read more
Pope tosses audience speech, prays rosary for victims of Italy quake
Instead of giving the usual catechesis during his Wednesday general audience, Pope Francis decided to postpone the speech, leading pilgrims... Read more
Pope prays for victims of 'bloody' attack at a wedding in Turkey
After an explosion in southern Turkey lit up a wedding ceremony, killing 50 people and wounding nearly 100 more, Pope... Read more
Pope Francis voices solidarity, closeness to victims of Portugal fires
On Tuesday, Pope Francis voiced his sorrow for the damage done by wildfires raging on the Portuguese island of Madeira,... Read more
Pope offers message of prayer amid violent storms in Mexico
After Tropical Storm Javier and Hurricane Earl ravaged parts of Mexico over the weekend, Pope Francis offered his prayers and... Read more
From Philadelphia, prayers for a better country as DNC meets
As Democratic Party leaders met to choose a presidential nominee and party platform, Philadelphia’s Catholic basilica hosted an interreligious prayer... Read more
Pope shakes up cloisters with new norms focused on prayer, centralization
Amid modern challenges emerging from a culture which provides increasingly easier access to outside distractions, Pope Francis has issued new... Read more
