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Pope Francis celebrates Mass for the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple in St. Peter's Basilica, Feb. 2, 2015.

If you have the right to work, you have the right to rest, Pope says

Nov 7, 2015

The dignity of workers was at the center of an address by Pope Francis on Saturday, during which the pontiff... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on Nov. 5, 2014.

Money and status don't make you happy – selflessness does, Pope says

Nov 6, 2015

On Friday Pope Francis praised those Christians who serve others and renounce their own comfort. He also gave a blunt... Read more

Pope Francis waves to the general audience on April 1, 2015 in St. Peter's Square.

Pope Francis explains why he won't sell the Church's 'treasures'

Nov 6, 2015

In a new interview ranging from fame to finances to his childhood dreams, Pope Francis explained that despite his strong... Read more

Pope Francis poses for a photo with African Bishops outside the Synod Hall, Oct. 23, 2015.

Pope Francis is going to Kenya - and here's what people are talking about

Nov 6, 2015

By Elise Harris

As anticipation mounts in Africa ahead of Pope Francis’ coming visit, one Kenyan bishop said his country is excited to... Read more

Pope Francis during the Liturgy of the Lord's Passion at St. Peter's Basilica on April 3, 2015.

For Pope Francis, unity of martyrdom is stronger than Christian divisions

Nov 5, 2015

By Elise Harris

Despite the numerous divisions among Christians today, the followers of Christ are powerfully united in the witness of martyrdom across... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass at the close of the Synod in St. Peter's Basilica, Oct. 25, 2015.

Excluding people isn't Christian – it leads to war, Pope says

Nov 5, 2015

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis on Thursday said that those who form private, exclusive groups mimic the attitude of the Pharisees, leading to... Read more

Pope Francis with a family on June 14, 2015 in St. Peter's Square.

Forgiveness in family has power to rebuild society, Pope says

Nov 4, 2015

By Ann Schneible

Delivering his Wednesday general audience address a little more than a week after the close of the Synod on the... Read more

Derrick Yearout, far left, inside the Colosseum on a recent pilgrimage to Rome. Photo courtesy of Tanya Cangelosi.

Rome pilgrimage gives homeless man a new perspective on life

Nov 3, 2015

By Elise Harris

Derrick Yearout has come a long way from his homeless, drug-addicted days. After changing his life and getting off the... Read more

Pope: if you don't serve others, then what are you living for?

Nov 3, 2015

By Elise Harris

Though letting go of yourself and living for others can make you seem weak in the eyes of the world,... Read more

Pope Francis at the Vatican on April 3, 2014.

Report on Pope Francis and divorce 'in no way reliable,' Vatican says

Nov 2, 2015

A Vatican spokesman entirely rejected the reliability of Italian journalist Antonio Scalfari’s report suggesting that Pope Francis said all divorced... Read more

Pope Francis touches an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe at St. Peter's Basilica Dec. 12, 2014.

Mexican cardinal: Pope Francis to visit Mexico in February

Nov 1, 2015

Pope Francis will visit Mexico City in February 2016, Cardinal Norberto Rivera announced on Sunday. Read more

Pope Francis at the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square on Aug. 26, 2015.

Pope Francis on All Saints Day: Want to be holy? Do what Jesus did

Nov 1, 2015

The beatitudes are the most direct path toward happiness and holiness, Pope Francis said during Mass on All Saints Day.... Read more

Pope Francis before the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica during the convocation of the Jubilee of Mercy, April 11, 2015.

Pope Francis to open Bangui's Holy Door while in Central African Republic

Nov 1, 2015

By Elise Harris

On Sunday Pope Francis announced that he will jump-start the Jubilee of Mercy by opening the diocese of Bangui’s Holy... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during his general audience June 24, 2015.

Saints are contagious examples of everyday holiness, Pope says

Nov 1, 2015

By Elise Harris

On the Solemnity of All Saints, Pope Francis said the mark of true holiness is living each day as a... Read more

Pope Francis waves to the crowd gathered in St. Peter's Square June 15 before the angelus.

Pope to Christian business execs: be faithful, treat workers right

Oct 31, 2015

Pope Francis on Saturday spoke about the vocation of Christian business executives to be missionaries in the world. He stressed... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims before the General Audience in the Vatican's Paul VI Hall, Aug. 19, 2015.

Africa abuzz ahead of Pope’s visit, Ugandan archbishop says

Oct 29, 2015

By Elise Harris

As his country gets ready to receive their spiritual ‘grandfather,’ Archbishop John Baptist Odama of Gulu, Uganda said Pope Francis’... Read more

Refugee children at the Sharia Al Haman Hope Refugee Camp in Duhok, Iraq on March 28, 2015.

A prayer from the Pope – may Christians not be forced out of the Middle East

Oct 27, 2015

The sufferings of the Chaldean Catholic Church were the focus of Pope Francis on Monday when he addressed a synod... Read more

Pope Francis waves to the crowds at the general audience in St. Peter's Square on Sept 2, 2015.

Pope Francis expected to visit Italian diocese of Milan in May

Oct 27, 2015

By Elise Harris

Milan’s archbishop, Cardinal Angelo Scola, made an informal announcement Tuesday that Pope Francis will visit the archdiocese May 7, marking... Read more