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Pope Francis to young climate activists: ‘Technical and political solutions are not enough’
The pope sent a video message to the Youth4Climate event in Milan, Italy. Read more
Pope Francis accepts Brooklyn Bishop DiMarzio’s resignation, names Columbus bishop as successor
With 1.5 million Catholics, Brooklyn is the fifth-largest U.S. diocese. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘It is Christ, with his grace, who makes us just’
At his general audience, the pope reflected on the doctrine of justification. Read more
Pope Francis highlights ‘very painful errors’ as he marks Mexico’s independence anniversary
The Mexican War of Independence ended 200 years ago. Read more
Vatican clarifies COVID-19 vaccine pass rules for employees
From Oct. 1, all visitors and personnel will be required to show proof of vaccination. Read more
Pope Francis mourns Brazilian cardinal who died of COVID-19 complications
Cardinal José Freire Falcão died at the age of 95. Read more
Pope Francis decries abortion and euthanasia as treating human life like ‘waste’
“Is it right to hire a hitman to solve a problem? That’s what abortion is,” the pope said. Read more
World Youth Day 2021: Pope Francis asks young people to ‘testify joyfully that Christ is alive’
This year’s World Youth Day will be celebrated in local dioceses on Nov. 21. Read more
Pope Francis: The Catholic Church must be welcoming
Division and exclusion come from Satan, Pope Francis warned. Read more
Pope Francis mourns Venezuelan cardinal who ‘gave his life to the service of God and the Church’
Cardinal Urosa died almost a month after being hospitalized with COVID-19. Read more
Pope Francis appoints delegate to oversee Communion and Liberation’s consecrated laity
The special delegate will oversee the Memores Domini. Read more
Pope Francis meets with newly elected Armenian Catholic patriarch
Patriarch Raphaël Bedros XXI Minassian was elected in Rome. Read more
Pope Francis to bishops: The saints spread the Gospel, not a ‘social program’
Pope Francis encouraged Europe’s bishops to introduce people to the joy of an encounter with Jesus. Read more
Cardinals’ council discusses synod on synodality with Pope Francis
The pope stressed the importance of listening and “a pastoral attitude.” Read more
Cardinal Parolin: The Vatican is ‘worried’ about AUKUS nuclear rearmament
The AUKUS security pact will add to the Western military presence in the Pacific. Read more
Pope Francis: Christian faith in Europe is being ‘diluted by consumerism’
The pope recapped his visit to Hungary and Slovakia at his general audience. Read more
Pope Francis to Slovakian Jesuits: ‘Some people wanted me to die’ amid health problems
The pope made the comments during his four-day visit to the Central European country. Read more
Pope Francis to theologians: See ‘contemporary challenges in light of the Wisdom of the Cross’
He sent the message to an international theological congress in Rome. Read more
Pope Francis: The true measure of success is what you give, not what you have
“Do you want to be first? Serve. This is the way,” the pope said. Read more
Pope Francis invokes Abraham Lincoln in message to safeguarding summit
The pope referred to Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address. Read more
