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Pray without ceasing – not just when you want to, Pope says
For Pope Francis, prayer is neither a “magic wand” used to get what we want nor something casual we do... Read more
Pope Francis offers prayers following EgyptAir plane crash
Pope Francis has voiced his prayers and condolences to all those affected by the apparent crash of an EgyptAir plane... Read more
A bizarre ruling in Colombia bans civic prayer...and hugs
In what's been labeled an “absurd” move, a judge in Colombia has banned prayer and “fraternal hugs” at the start... Read more
Pope Francis observes moment of silence for Belgium attack victims
In his general audience the day after terrorist attacks in Belgium claimed the lives of at least 30 people and... Read more
Pope Francis to world leaders: Open your doors to migrants
On Wednesday Pope Francis renewed his appeal on behalf of the tens of thousands struggling to enter other countries as... Read more
Pope Francis returns to Rome after a week of spiritual exercises
After spending a week outside Rome reflecting on key questions in the Gospel during their annual Lenten retreat, Pope Francis... Read more
Pope: murdered Missionaries of Charity are martyrs of indifference
On Sunday Pope Francis lamented the world’s indifference to the recent killing of four Missionaries of Charity, calling them the... Read more
Satanist ploy fails in Phoenix as city council reinstates prayer
After a heated debate last month, the decision to replace public prayer with a moment of silence at Phoenix City... Read more
Pope Francis cancels appointments due to a slight fever
On Thursday Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi SJ announced that after Pope Francis celebrated his usual morning Mass, he canceled... Read more
Pope Francis: It's not us, but God who takes the first step
On Sunday Pope Francis said that it’s the weak and vulnerable who are most valuable in God’s eyes, and stressed... Read more
In first prayer video, Pope stresses interfaith unity: 'We are all children of God'
The Pope’s first-ever video message on his monthly prayer intentions was released Tuesday, highlighting the importance of interreligious dialogue and... Read more
Prayer ad before Star Wars movie gets nixed in the UK
An Anglican effort to show an ad of the Lord's Prayer in movie theaters before the upcoming Star Wars movie... Read more
Using God’s name to justify violence is 'blasphemy,' Pope Francis says
On Sunday Pope Francis again expressed shock and sorrow for Friday’s terror attacks in Paris, condemning the acts as an... Read more
Catholics unite in prayer as Paris terror siege continues
Amid devastating attacks at locations throughout Paris, Church leaders are calling for prayer. Read more
Pope Francis leads synod in praying for peace in the Middle East
This morning, Pope Francis offered one of the synod’s daily moments of prayer for peace in the Middle East, and... Read more
Full Text : Vespers with Pope Francis in New York City
Pope Francis will pray the Evening Prayer at a Vespers service on Thursday, September 24th at 6:45 pm, ET, at... Read more
Doctrine and pastoral care go hand-in-hand, Pope Francis reminds theologians
The Church's teaching and her pastoral ministry are not opposed, Pope Francis said in a video message on Thursday, even... Read more
Pope Francis mourns death of 71 migrants who suffocated in abandoned truck
In his Sunday Angelus address Pope Francis lamented the death of 71 migrants – mostly from war-torn Syria – whose... Read more
'Teach your children how to pray!' Pope tells parents
On Wednesday, Pope Francis continued his weekly catechesis on the family, saying that parents have the responsibility to teach their... Read more
Pope Francis assures his prayers, solidarity after deadly Bangkok attacks
After two bombings this week in the Thai capital of Bangkok left several dead, injured and fearful of other attacks,... Read more
