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Pope Francis’ general audience in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, Sept. 29, 2021.

Pope Francis: ‘It is Christ, with his grace, who makes us just’

Sep 29, 2021

By CNA Staff

At his general audience, the pope reflected on the doctrine of justification. Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience on Aug. 18, 2021.

Pope Francis: 'What justifies us is Jesus Christ'

Aug 18, 2021

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis said that Catholics must observe the commandments with the knowledge that justification comes from Jesus Christ. Read more

Cardinal Kurt Koch, president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, speaks at a Vatican press conference in December 2015.

Catholic-Lutheran hurdles still exist, but surprising progress has been made

Oct 27, 2016

By Elise Harris

Ahead of Pope Francis’ coming trip to Sweden to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Catholic and Lutheran leaders... Read more