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Pope Francis: Defending Indigenous rights ‘a matter of justice’
“Land, water, and food are not mere commodities but the very basis of life and the link between these [Indigenous]... Read more
Vatican official: People ‘terrorized’ by U.S. crackdown on illegal immigration
“A crackdown is a terrible way to administer affairs and much less to administer justice,” Czech-born Canadian Jesuit Cardinal Michael... Read more
Pope Francis to take meetings at home while sick with bronchitis, Vatican says
The pope has faced several health challenges in recent years, including knee problems requiring a wheelchair, respiratory infections, and a... Read more
Pope Francis praises midwives, OB-GYNs who welcome babies with ‘humanity’
The pope’s words were conveyed in a written speech handed out during an audience with an association of midwives and... Read more
Pope Francis: Carlo Acutis shows young people ‘the fullness of life’ in Christ
Speaking to Catholic pilgrims from Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland on Feb. 3, the pope shared a special message... Read more
Pope Francis to write papal document on theme of children
The summit includes panels on the child’s right to resources, to education, to food and health care, to family, to... Read more
Pope Francis, international leaders discuss children’s rights at Vatican
Pope Francis and leaders from around the world are meeting at the Vatican this week to discuss the rights of... Read more
Pope Francis offers condolences after death of Albanian Orthodox Archbishop Anastasios
“The faith of the Orthodox community of Albania was certainly embodied in the life of our dear brother,” the pope... Read more
Pope Francis at Wednesday audience: Ask for the grace ‘to listen more than we speak’
Reflecting on the Gospel of St. Matthew, the Holy Father said people can learn from the righteous St. Joseph, who... Read more
Pope Francis taps travel agent Cardinal Koovakad to lead Interreligious Dialogue dicastery
The 51-year-old Koovakad, originally from the southern Indian state of Kerala, was elevated to the College of Cardinals by Pope... Read more
Pope Francis to World Economic Forum: AI must serve human dignity, not violate it
Pope Francis on Thursday released his message to global leaders attending the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland,... Read more
Pope Francis approves transfer of Chinese bishop to Diocese of Fuzhou
The Vatican said the bishop’s candidacy was approved by Pope Francis on Jan. 15 under the terms of the “Provisional... Read more
Pope Francis at general audience: Jesus gives us the ‘grace of not fearing’
“The presence of the Lord always gives us this grace of not fearing,” the Holy Father said at his Jan.... Read more
More than 500,000 people pass through St. Peter’s Holy Door after Christmas opening
Pope Francis, the first “pilgrim of hope” to cross the Holy Door’s threshold, inaugurated the 2025 Jubilee Year by opening... Read more
Pope Francis prays for persecuted Christians on feast of St. Stephen
In his Angelus address on Dec. 26, Pope Francis reflected on Stephen’s last words as he was being stoned to... Read more
Urbi et orbi: Pope Francis urges world leaders to pursue dialogue, peace in jubilee year
Pope Francis insisted that a “just and lasting peace” can only be achieved in our world if people first turn... Read more
The little-known story of a saint’s Christmas vision of the infant Jesus in Rome
The experience of the newborn Jesus occurred within the storied walls of the Marian basilica’s Chapel of the Nativity, where... Read more
Knights of Columbus donate mobile broadcasting unit to Vatican for 2025 Jubilee
The new vehicle, unveiled on Dec. 21, was blessed by Cardinal Marcello Semeraro, prefect of the Dicastery for the Causes... Read more
Pope Francis declares French Martyrs of Compiègne saints via equipollent canonization
Mother Teresa of St. Augustine and her 15 companions, who were guillotined in Paris as they sang hymns of praise,... Read more
Pope Francis to Filipino community in Spain: The Church ‘is a warm and welcoming home’
“It is a great joy for me to welcome you to the house of St. Peter, to the home of... Read more
