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4 things to know about Pope Francis on his 86th birthday
As Pope Francis turns 86 on Dec. 17, his 10th birthday as pope, here are four things to know about... Read more
In World Peace Day message, Pope Francis asks, ‘What did we learn from the pandemic?’
In a message sent to heads of state across the world, Francis asked leaders to reflect on what lessons can... Read more
Pope Francis gives Greek Orthodox archbishop fragments of Parthenon sculptures from Vatican Museums
The Vatican announced Dec. 16 that the pope wants to gift the artifacts “as a concrete sign of a sincere... Read more
This is why Pope Francis wants you to spend less money this Christmas
Pope Francis is inviting everyone to have “a more humble Christmas” this year. Read more
Pope Francis: Remain vigilant against pride and ‘well-mannered demons’
Pope Francis encouraged Christians Wednesday to be vigilant against spiritual pride and the temptations of “well-mannered demons.” Read more
Pope Francis: Our Lady of Guadalupe ‘wants to stay with us’
Pope Francis celebrated Mass in Spanish in St. Peter’s Basilica Dec. 12 to mark the feast of Our Lady of... Read more
Pope Francis to ask heads of state to pardon prisoners as Christmas gesture
Pope Francis will send a letter to the world’s heads of state asking them to pardon prisoners, the Vatican announced... Read more
Pope Francis: St. Lucy followed her conscience ‘without compromise’
On the eve of the feast of St. Lucy, Pope Francis encouraged members of an association for the blind and... Read more
Pope Francis concerned about deadly clashes in South Sudan
Pope Francis is scheduled to travel to South Sudan’s capital city, Juba, in just under eight weeks. Read more
Pope Francis: Be surprised by God’s mercy this Advent
The Third Sunday of Advent, which marks roughly halfway through the season preceding Christmas, is also known as Gaudete Sunday. Read more
Is Pope Francis writing a special message about St. Francis de Sales?
There have been reports that on Dec. 28, Pope Francis will publish an apostolic letter on St. Francis de Sales. Read more
Cardinal brings spiritual closeness of Pope Francis to flood victims in Italy
Cardinal Konrad Krajewski on Thursday visited the Italian island of Ischia on behalf of Pope Francis to meet with the... Read more
Pope Francis meets Nobel Peace Prize winner Denis Mukwege ahead of Congo trip
Pope Francis met Friday with Nobel Peace Prize winner Denis Mukwege, a Congolese physician known for his work treating victims... Read more
Pope Francis calls on Catholics to entrust themselves to Our Lady, prays for peace in Ukraine
On Thursday, Pope Francis publicly visited the statue dedicated to the Immaculate Conception near Rome’s Piazza di Spagna for the... Read more
Like a row of dominoes: an analysis of the latest Vatican appointments
The latest appointment at the Vatican kicks off several changes for the Church, both in Rome and around the world. Read more
PHOTOS: ‘Life is Beautiful’ actor Roberto Benigni meets the pope
Pope Francis enthusiastically greeted Italian actor and comedian Roberto Benigni at the Vatican on Wednesday morning. Read more
Pope Francis: Freedom is found in offering to God what is hardest to give up
Pope Francis spoke Wednesday about how freeing it can be to let go of the things that we are most... Read more
Pope Francis decrees better control of Vatican funds and foundations
Pope Francis issued a decree on Tuesday aimed at improving the financial accountability of funds, foundations, and other legal entities... Read more
Vatican holds thermal shirt drive for Ukraine
The Vatican’s charity office is holding a drive to collect thermal shirts for people in Ukraine as they face an... Read more
Pope Francis: It’s never too late to begin again
“Let us not let this Advent go by like days on the calendar, because this is a moment of grace,”... Read more
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