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[FULL TEXT] Papal visit to Mexico: Visit to the “Federico Gómez” children's hospital
I thank God for granting me this opportunity to come and visit you, to join you and your families in... Read more
Pope Francis in Mexico: let gratitude to God shape your lives
Thanksgiving was the focus of Pope Francis’ Sunday Angelus remarks in Mexico. He invited the Mexican faithful to help make... Read more
Don't let the devil steal God's dream for you, Pope Francis says in Ecatepec
Lent is a time of conversion, and a time to guard against the devil, who tries to rob us of... Read more
[FULL TEXT] Papal visit to Mexico: Holy Mass at the Study Center of Ecatepec
The full text of Pope Francis' homily at Holy Mass in the Study Center of Ecatepec in Ecatepec, Mexico. Read more
The unscripted message of Pope Francis in Mexico
Upon arriving in Mexico the evening of Feb. 12, Pope Francis traveled to the Apostolic Nunciature, where he spent the... Read more
See Pope Francis pray before Our Lady of Guadalupe
After Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Pope Francis spent some time in prayer before the image... Read more
At Guadalupe Mass, Pope highlights Mary's 'yes'
Pope Francis’ historic first pilgrimage to the Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City brought reflections of... Read more
[FULL TEXT] Papal visit to Mexico: Holy Mass in the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
The full text of Pope Francis' Feb. 13 homily at Mass in the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City. Read more
How a shoeshiner-turned-journalist touched the heart of Pope Francis
During the Feb. 12 papal flight to Mexico, Pope Francis received an unprecedented gesture of affection from a Mexican journalist:... Read more
Pope Francis to Mexican bishops: follow example of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Pope Francis met with the bishops of Mexico on Saturday at the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary, where... Read more
[FULL TEXT] Papal visit to Mexico: Meeting with the Bishops of Mexico
The full text of Pope Francis' Feb. 13 address to the bishops of Mexico. Read more
Pope to Mexican leaders: Remember your young people
Pope Francis marked his first full day in Mexico by urging the nation's leaders and diplomats to protect the future... Read more
[FULL TEXT] Papal visit to Mexico: Meeting with authorities, representatives of civil society and the diplomatic corps
The full text of Pope Francis' Feb. 13 address to authorities, representatives of civil society and the diplomatic corps in Mexico City. Read more
Twitter is preparing for the Pope's visit to Mexico
The social network Twitter is prepared for Pope Francis’ historic trip to Mexico, with special emojis emblematic of each city... Read more
How millions of keys in Mexico are being used to honor Pope Francis
A well-known Mexican artist is collecting millions of keys for an unusual reason. Read more
'We are brothers' – Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill hold historic meeting
Christian brotherhood and unity were the focus of Pope Francis and Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill when they met on Friday... Read more
Full text of joint declaration signed by Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill
In a historic first, Pope Francis on Friday met with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill. Read more
After deadly prison riot in Mexico, archbishop asks for prayers
Archbishop Rogelio Cabrera López of Monterrey has asked the entire community to unite in prayer in response to the riot... Read more
Journalist with microcephaly slams abortion push in Brazil
In the wake of the Zika virus outbreak in the Americas, one woman born with microcephaly – which is suspected... Read more
Brazilian bishops reject push to expand abortion to Zika virus cases
In its first statement related to the health crisis sparked by the Zika virus, the Brazilian Conference of Catholic Bishops... Read more
