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Pope Francis: An alliance between old and young will save the family
Pope Francis on Wednesday emphasized the family’s need for healthy relationships and dialogue between the young and the elderly. Read more
Reform and obedience to the Pope: How two crucial meetings will shape the future of the Order of Malta
The debate on the reform of the Order of Malta is entering a crucial phase on Wednesday: Two meetings are... Read more
What you need to know about Pope Francis’ next consistory
On Saturday, Aug. 27, Pope Francis will place a red biretta on the heads of 18 bishops and two priests,... Read more
Pope Francis: Faith is like fire, not a lullaby
“Faith is not a ‘lullaby’ that lulls us to sleep, but rather a living flame to keep us wakeful and... Read more
What is the Vatican’s Pontifical Academy for Life?
A controversy over a book and statements made on Twitter has recently drawn increased attention to the Vatican's Pontifical Academy... Read more
Pope Francis: The desire for ‘eternal youth’ and ‘unlimited well-being’ is delusional conceit
Pope Francis said Wednesday that it is “delusional” to try to stop the natural passage of time in pursuit of... Read more
Cardinal Tomko, oldest living cardinal, dead at 98
Cardinal Jozef Tomko died early Monday morning in Rome at the age of 98. At the time of his death,... Read more
Pope Francis: Put your trust in God and his care for you
“Do not be afraid — this is the certainty that your hearts should be attached to,” Pope Francis said. Read more
Ahead of trip to Kazakhstan, Pope Francis meets with Russian Orthodox Metropolitan Anthony
Metropolitan Anthony of Volokolamsk, the new head of the Moscow Patriarchate’s Department for External Church Relations, met with Pope Francis... Read more
Pope Francis calls on young people to turn to Jesus like Blessed Carlo Acutis did
Pope Francis told young Catholics on Friday that Jesus is not just a moral precept but a person and a... Read more
Pope Francis: Canada is ‘writing a new page’ in Church’s relationship with indigenous peoples
The pope said that his visit to Canada was "a different journey” from the other international trips of his pontificate. Read more
Full text: Pope Francis’ in-flight press conference from Canada
Pope Francis returned to Rome on Saturday after a week-long trip to Canada. During the July 24 to 30 trip,... Read more
Pope Francis on birth control: Can the teaching of the Church on contraception change?
Can the Church’s teaching on birth control change? During Pope Francis’ return flight from Canada, a journalist asked him about... Read more
Pope Francis: Canada's residential schools system was 'cultural genocide'
Pope Francis has agreed with the view that the forced removal of Indigenous children and their treatment in Canada’s residential... Read more
Pope Francis says he has 'said all he has to say' in 2019 letter to German Catholics about the 'Synodal Way'
The latest Vatican intervention against the German "Synodal Way" was published by the Secretariat of State, but he himself has... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘The Lord will say’ when it is time to retire
Pope Francis said Saturday that he is “open” to the possibility of retiring if he discerns that it is God’s... Read more
The Vatican is asking Catholics to share their experiences of helping migrants and refugees
In a video message released on July 28 ahead of the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Pope Francis poses... Read more
Pope Francis in Canada: A papal pilgrimage for healing and reconciliation
The 37th Apostolic Journey of Pope Francis, which will take him to Canada from July 24-30, is a "penitential pilgrimage”... Read more
‘To guard the charism’: In new decree, Pope Francis makes changes to Opus Dei
Pope Francis issued a document on Friday that changed the oversight of Opus Dei. It also decreed that its leader,... Read more
The Church must do more for survivors of sexual abuse, Vatican official says
The Church must do more for anyone affected by sexual abuse, “even when the Church can appear tarnished because of... Read more
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