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Pope Francis says he will meet Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill again
The pope and the patriarch had a historic first meeting in 2016. Read more
Pope Francis to youth in Greece: Don’t be ‘prisoners of the cell phone’
The pope’s address concluded his three-day visit to Greece. Read more
Pope Francis decries global ‘retreat from democracy’ in Athens speech
The pope arrived in Greece after a two-day visit to Cyprus. Read more
PHOTOS: The funeral of Fra’ Matthew Festing, the Order of Malta’s 79th Grand Master
He was interred in the Crypt of the Grand Masters at St. John’s Co-Cathedral in Valletta. Read more
Archbishop Gänswein: Benedict XVI had three COVID-19 vaccine doses ‘out of conviction’
He said: ‘One must not force anyone to vaccinate ... But one should appeal to the conscience.’ Read more
Pope Francis in Cyprus: We encounter Jesus in the faces of migrants
Four migrants shared their testimonies with the pope. Read more
Apostolic nuncio to EU dies after contracting COVID-19
A cardinal said that Archbishop Giordano ‘left a lasting mark on all of us.’ Read more
Interrogation tapes in Vatican finance trial leaked to media
An Italian newspaper published the footage. Read more
Pope Francis to Catholics in Cyprus: ‘Jesus alone frees the heart from evil’
An estimated 10,000 attended the Mass in Nicosia’s GSP Stadium. Read more
Pope Francis to Orthodox bishops in Cyprus: Let us seek full unity
The pope urged Catholics and Orthodox Christians to seek ‘ever greater fraternity.’ Read more
Pope Francis invites Catholics in Cyprus to be agents of fraternity
The pope was speaking on the first day of his visit to Cyprus and Greece. Read more
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Pope Francis accepts resignation of Catholic archbishop of Paris
Archbishop Michel Aupetit, 70, has led the archdiocese since 2018. Read more
French Catholic academy critiques landmark abuse report
The criticisms sparked resignations from the academy. Read more
Pro-lifers win right to appeal ruling on German municipality’s prayer vigil ban
The challenge was spearheaded by a member of 40 Days for Life. Read more
Dutch Catholic bishops cancel Christmas Midnight Masses due to COVID-19 pandemic
No Catholic Masses or other parish functions will be allowed to take place after 5 p.m. Read more
Vatican archbishop ‘ultimately very optimistic’ about Catholic-Serbian Orthodox relations
Archbishop Paul Gallagher was speaking during a visit to Serbia. Read more
Pope Francis: St. Joseph shows engaged couples what real love looks like
‘We need to move from infatuation to mature love,’ the pope said. Read more
EU Catholic bishops lament ‘anti-religious bias’ in guide discouraging word ‘Christmas’
Cardinal Hollerich said that Christmas was part ‘of European reality.’ Read more
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for December is for catechists
Pope Francis instituted a new ministry of catechist in May. Read more
Pope Francis to Orthodox leader: May God prepare us to receive gift of full unity
The pope sent the message on the feast of St. Andrew. Read more
