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Pope Francis: In politics, Catholics cannot live a ‘private faith’
Pope Francis defended democracy and criticized political polarization while urging Catholics to share their faith in the public square during... Read more
Catholic social teaching is 'fundamental' to tackling world issues, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis said Wednesday the Church is not an expert in the global health crisis, but Catholic social teaching is... Read more
Pope Francis urges bishops to defend common good in Madagascar
Pope Francis told Madagascar’s bishops Saturday that the Catholic Church should participate in public life in order to promote the... Read more
Pope Francis: 'The common good has become global'
Pope Francis called on nations to work toward a global common good Thursday, particularly in confronting climate change, human trafficking,... Read more
Pope Francis says Panama to be 'a hub of hope' during World Youth Day
Upon arriving in Panama for World Youth Day 2019, Pope Francis met with politicians, diplomats and civil society leaders, extending... Read more
Pope tells Life academy to defend human dignity with courage
Dialogue with society for the protection of human dignity and the common good, which are under threat, Pope Francis said... Read more
Pope to diplomats: Remember transcendent dimension of human persons
Upholding the dignity of the human person, and the rule of law, are essential for good politics, Pope Francis said... Read more
Bishop calls on Congress to consider tax reform’s impact on ‘the least of these’
With House lawmakers set to release their tax reform bill on November 1, one U.S. bishop has laid out moral... Read more
Health care for all isn't optional, Vatican tells UN
Health care access is a human right, not just a matter of philanthropy, the Holy See told the United Nations... Read more
