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Pope Francis at the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square on June 17, 2015.

Pope Francis reportedly met with Kim Davis, offered support

Sep 30, 2015

By Matt Hadro

Embattled county clerk Kim Davis met with Pope Francis in Washington, D.C. last Thursday, her lawyer has told multiple media... Read more

Archbishop Joseph Kurtz speaks at a press conference in Philadelphia during Pope Francis' vist on September 26, 2015.

Here's what Archbishop Kurtz thought about Pope Francis' visit

Sep 30, 2015

By Michelle La Rosa

For Archbishop Joseph Kurtz of Louisville, hearing the words of Pope Francis is like being taken back in time to... Read more

The Sistine Chapel Choir sings in Westminster Cathedral, May 6, 2012.

Sistine Chapel Choir releases sacred music album recorded in its chapel

Sep 30, 2015

By Elise Harris

As the first album ever to be recorded inside the Sistine Chapel is released, Archbishop Georg Ganswein said the sacred... Read more

Pope Francis meets with the United States bishops at St. Matthew's Cathedral in Washington, D.C., Sept. 23, 2015.

US bishops echo Pope's words on sex abuse, accountability

Sep 29, 2015

By Michelle La Rosa

Two committee heads of the U.S. bishops’ conference voiced support for Pope Francis’ statement rejecting the sexual abuse of minors... Read more

Marie Miller, who performed before the Pope at the World Meeting of Families, Sept. 26, 2015. Photo courtesy of Missing Piece Media.

What's it like to play for the Pope? Here's how one Catholic artist described it

Sep 29, 2015

By Matt Hadro

Performing for Pope Francis at Saturday’s Festival of Families in Philadelphia was an answer to prayer for musician Marie Miller,... Read more

Pope Francis arrives in Philadelphia, greeted by Archbishop Chaput on September 26, 2015.

After the Pope's visit – an exclusive interview with Archbishop Chaput

Sep 29, 2015

By Michelle La Rosa

Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia hosted Pope Francis in his highly-anticipated first visit to the United States. As the dust... Read more

Kelly Gissendaner at the Lee Arrendale State Prison in Alto, GA at the 2011 graduation ceremony.

Pope appeals for life of Georgia death row inmate, but parole board rejects

Sep 29, 2015

The Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles has declined to commute the death sentence of a local woman scheduled to... Read more

The Walker family from Argentina embraces Pope Francis in Philadelphia, Sept. 27, 2015.

Pope Francis met Argentine family who travelled 11,000 miles to Philadelphia

Sep 28, 2015

The Holy See press officer explained on Sunday that that morning Pope Francis had met with the Walkers, a family... Read more

Pope Francis is presented with an image of the Divine Mercy by the John Paul II Foundation, April 25, 2015.

Pope Francis explains what World Youth Day has to do with Divine Mercy

Sep 28, 2015

With World Youth Day coming up next year, Pope Francis has a question for young people: “Do you realize how... Read more

Crowds gathered for the Mass canonizing Saint Junipero Serra at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C., Sept. 23, 2015.

Saint Junipero Serra's canonization an 'exciting time to be a Catholic'

Sep 28, 2015

By Adelaide Mena

Last week's Mass for the Canonization of Saint Junipero Serra, said by Pope Francis, proved to be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity... Read more

Pope Francis speaks to journalists aboard his flight from Philadelphia to Rome Sept. 27, 2015.

Full transcript of Pope Francis' inflight interview from Philadelphia to Rome

Sep 28, 2015

In a 47 minute Q&A with journalists on his way back to Rome Pope Francis touched on sensitive topics such... Read more

Pope Francis speaks to journalists on his way back from Strasbourg, Nov. 25, 2014.

I can forgive an abuser, but understand those who can't, Pope says

Sep 28, 2015

By Ann Schneible

In his wide-ranging press briefing en route from the United States to Rome, Pope Francis spoke on the difficult subject... Read more

Pope Francis speaks to journalists on his flight from Philadelphia to Rome Sept. 27, 2015.

Pope: Communion for divorced, remarried isn't the only synod issue

Sep 28, 2015

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis told journalists on board his flight to Rome that giving communion to divorced and remarried Catholics is a... Read more

Pope Francis at the World Meeting of Families Sept. 26 2015 © L'Osservatore Romano.

Pope Francis: I leave with a heart full of gratitude and hope

Sep 27, 2015

As he concluded his historic visit to the United States, Pope Francis thanked organizers and volunteers, saying that he concludes... Read more

Pope Francis at the Wednesday General Audience in St Peter's Square on May 20, 2015.

Pope makes impromptu stop at statue marking Jewish-Catholic unity

Sep 27, 2015

Pope Francis paid an unscheduled visit to St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia this afternoon to bless a statue celebrating improved... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates the opening Mass of the 2014 Extraoridinary Synod on the Family in St. Peter's Basilica, Oct. 5, 2014.

God's love is for everyone – and it's dangerous to think otherwise, Pope says

Sep 27, 2015

At the final Mass closing out the 2015 World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia, Pope Francis warned against narrowing God’s... Read more

Pope Francis embraces a man at Curran-Fromhold Correction Facility in Philadelphia Sept. 27, 2015.

Confinement is not exclusion! Pope Francis visits with Philly inmates

Sep 27, 2015

During his visit to a Philadelphia correctional facility this morning, Pope Francis said every person is marked and bruised by... Read more

Pope Francis speaks at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia to bishops taking part in the World Meeting of Families, Sept. 27, 2015.

Help youth be brave in opting for marriage and family, Pope tells bishops

Sep 27, 2015

Pope Francis told bishops Sunday that a widespread consumerism and desire to follow new fads has rendered youth fearful of... Read more

Pope Francis in Philadelphia on Sept. 26, 2015.

Pope Francis off-the-cuff: Family is the most beautiful thing God made

Sep 26, 2015

A visibly moved Pope Francis ditched his prepared remarks in speaking to thousands of families gathered in Philadelphia Saturday night... Read more

Pope Francis greets a mother and daughter during a special meeting with sick children in New York City, Sept. 25, 2015.

The most important part of the Pope's trip is still to come

Sep 26, 2015

By Michelle La Rosa

While the Pope’s speeches to Congress and the United Nations have drawn much attention, the upcoming weekend is the main... Read more

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Pope Francis addresses pilgrims gathered for his Wednesday general audience on Nov. 20, 2024, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican.

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Indian Christians pay their respects to the remains of St. Francis Xavier during the 17th exposition of the saint's body at the Se Cathedral in Goa on Nov. 22, 2014.

St. Francis Xavier’s relics draw 12,000 in Goa, India, for decennial exposition

Pope Francis signs two bottles of bourbon presented to him by Father Jim Sichko at the Vatican on May 1, 2024.

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Pope Francis meets with the Dicastery for Culture and Education at the Vatican on Nov. 21, 2024.

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St. John’s Cathedral in the Netherlands is lit up for Red Wednesday on Nov. 23, 2022.

Churches around the world lit up red in honor of persecuted Christians

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Vatican Christmas tree wreathed in controversy over environmental objections

Father Max Josef Metzger, a Catholic priest executed by the Nazi regime in 1944 for his peace activism and ecumenical work, was beatified Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Freiburg, Germany.

Church beatifies German priest who was executed by Nazis in 1944

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