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Pope Francis: ‘This world will pass away and only love will remain’
When one is faced with an important difficult decision, Pope Francis’ advice is to imagine standing before Christ at the... Read more
Pope Francis on World Day of the Poor: Be ‘tireless builders of hope’ amid suffering
The pope offered Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica in the presence of 2,000 people living in poverty and the volunteers... Read more
Benedict XVI meets with recipients of the Ratzinger Prize
The meeting lasted one hour and allowed each of the academics to discuss their work with the pope emeritus. Read more
Pope Francis: 'The Church is not a political organization that has left and right wings'
“We need journalists who are willing to ‘wear out the soles of their shoes,’ to get out of the newsroom,... Read more
Pope Francis: Governments must act urgently against child pornography
‘The groups responsible behave like mafias,’ the pope said. Read more
Pope Francis to UNESCO: ‘The Gospel is the most humanizing message known to history’
The pope was marking the UN agency’s 75th anniversary. Read more
Pope Francis in Assisi: ‘It is time that the poor be given back their voice’
The pope met with a group of more than 500 poor people from across Europe. Read more
Vatican calls for ‘clear roadmap’ as climate summit enters final stretch
The Vatican said that ‘various gaps’ had emerged at COP26 in Scotland. Read more
Pope Francis fields Vatican soccer team in friendly match against Roma minority
The soccer match is intended to counter racism and discrimination. Read more
Pope Francis: Failure to integrate migrants can create serious problems
The pope referred to a 2016 terror attack in Belgium. Read more
Pope Francis: Care for creation is one of the ‘great moral issues of our time’
The pope said he regretting not being able to attend the UN climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland, Read more
This is the prayer to the Holy Spirit that Pope Francis wants every Catholic to know
The pope urged Catholics to keep a copy of the prayer with them. Read more
Pope Francis prays for Iraqi PM after assassination attempt
A papal telegram described the drone attack as a ‘vile act of terrorism.’ Read more
Charles de Foucauld and 6 others to be canonized May 15
The canonization was delayed by the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
Vatican liturgy chief: Traditional Latin Mass ‘abrogated by Pope St. Paul VI’
Archbishop Arthur Roche was replying to a letter from a cardinal. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Free the sacred from its ties with money’
In a reflection on the Gospel of the “widow’s mite,” Pope Francis spoke about hypocrisy and giving our all to... Read more
Pope Francis: Crisis in marriage is an ‘opportunity,’ not a ‘curse’
Pope Francis met members of the marriage ministry Retrouvaille, which helps struggling couples overcome difficulties in their relationship. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘The Church must bear witness to the importance of beauty’
The pope inaugurated a new art gallery at the Vatican Library. Read more
Vatican finance trial: Defense says there are ‘omissions’ in video files
Lawyers representing six of the 10 defendants said: ‘The deposited material is ... still incomplete.’ Read more
Pope Francis names new auxiliary bishop for Diocese of Pittsburgh
Fr. Mark A. Eckman is pastor of Pittsburgh’s Resurrection Parish. Read more
