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Pope Francis: Ask for St. Joseph’s courage to trust in God’s plan
When threatened, we all have the possibility of becoming "little Herods," Pope Francis said. Read more
Pope Francis sends condolences for death of Desmond Tutu
The retired Anglican archbishop and anti-apartheid leader died on Dec. 26 at the age of 90. Read more
Pope Francis: Pray for peace in the family
“Please, each day, let us pray a little bit together, if you can make the effort, to ask God for... Read more
Pope Francis encourages married couples to rely on Christ in letter for Feast of the Holy Family
“Families have always been in my thoughts and prayers, but especially so during the pandemic,” Pope Francis said. Read more
Full text: Pope Francis’ Christmas Urbi et Orbi blessing 2021
The pope prayed for peace in conflict zones around the world. Read more
Christmas Urbi et Orbi blessing 2021: Pope Francis asks world leaders to be open to dialogue
He spoke from the central balcony overlooking a rainy St. Peter’s Square. Read more
Pope Francis to beatify ‘smiling pope’ John Paul I in September 2022
The pope who reigned for 33 days will be beatified in St. Peter’s Basilica. Read more
Vatican tightens COVID-19 rules for offices of Roman Curia
Cardinal Parolin issued a decree outlining the new measures. Read more
Pope Francis: Roman Curia needs ‘synodal conversion’
He said that Vatican officials should set an example for Catholics worldwide. Read more
Pope Francis accepts Cardinal Turkson’s resignation as head of Vatican’s social development office
The dicastery will be led for now by Canadian Cardinal Michael Czerny. Read more
Vatican reaffirms support for COVID-19 vaccines amid spread of omicron variant
It issued a statement amid global concern about the Omicron variant. Read more
Pope Francis urges European countries to take ‘shared responsibility’ for refugees and migrants
The pope made the appeal at his general audience. Read more
Pope Francis meets Metropolitan Hilarion as hopes rise for second summit with Moscow patriarch
The pope held a historic first meeting with Patriarch Kirill in 2016. Read more
Cardinal Turkson: Pope Francis will decide if I continue to lead Vatican dicastery
The Ghanaian cardinal confirmed that his five-year term is expiring. Read more
Pope Francis names new bishop for Catholic Diocese of Gaylord
Bishop-elect Jeffrey J. Walsh is a priest of the Diocese of Scranton. Read more
2022 World Peace Day message: Pope Francis calls for investment in education, not weaponry
The World Day of Peace is celebrated annually on Jan. 1. Read more
Pope Francis calls domestic abuse ‘satanic’ during new television special
Pope Francis spoke to four people who have faced difficult circumstances in life, including a woman who was a victim... Read more
Pope Francis’ 85th birthday party included lots of kids and cake
Pope Francis on Sunday joined a belated celebration of his 85th birthday, thrown by the children and families helped by... Read more
Pope Francis: Let’s focus on helping others this Christmas
A good way to get out of a negative mood is to help others, following the example of Mary, who... Read more
Traditionis custodes: Vatican further tightens restrictions on Traditional Latin Mass
The explanatory document, which bans confirmations and ordinations according to pre-Vatican II Roman Missals, was published Dec. 18 with Pope... Read more
