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‘Everyone was crying’: An eyewitness recalls the attempted assassination of St John Paul II
David DePerro was 9 years old when he saw the shooting in St. Peter’s Square on May 13, 1981. Read more
The story of Sister Lucindis, the nun who made St. Peter’s Square her home
Sister Maria Lucindis Stock died on March 11. This is her story. Read more
Mobile heart clinic provides free visits to poor in St. Peter’s Square
The rate of heart attacks tripled in Italy in 2020 compared to the previous year. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Consumerism has stolen Christmas’
Pope Francis advised Catholics Sunday not to waste time complaining about coronavirus restrictions, but to focus instead on helping those... Read more
Pope Francis: the Immaculate Conception is ‘one of the wonders of the story of salvation’
The Immaculate Conception is “one of the wonders of the story of salvation,” Pope Francis said in his Angelus address... Read more
Pope Francis: Ask God for the gift of conversion in Advent
We should ask God for the gift of conversion this Advent, Pope Francis said in his Angelus address Sunday. Read more
Pope Francis: Stretch out your hand to the poor
Jesus is telling us today to stretch out our hands to the poor, Pope Francis said in his Angelus address... Read more
Pope Francis prays for peace and justice in Nigeria
Pope Francis appealed for an end to violence in Nigeria after reciting the Angelus Sunday. Read more
Pope Francis to create 13 new cardinals, including Washington Archbishop Gregory
Pope Francis said Sunday that he will create 13 new cardinals, including Washington Archbishop Wilton Gregory, at a consistory on... Read more
‘Fratelli tutti’: Pope Francis presents new encyclical in Angelus address
Pope Francis introduced his new encyclical, “Fratelli tutti,” in his Angelus address Sunday, saying that “human fraternity and the care... Read more
Pope Francis: Put forgiveness and mercy at the heart of your life
We cannot demand God’s forgiveness for ourselves unless we are prepared to forgive our neighbors, Pope Francis said in his... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Christian charity is not simple philanthropy’
Christian charity is more than simple philanthropy, Pope Francis said in his Angelus address Sunday. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘If we want, we can become good soil’
Pope Francis urged Catholics Sunday to reflect on whether they are receptive to the Word of God. Read more
Pope Francis expresses sadness after Hagia Sophia is declared a mosque
Pope Francis expressed his sadness Sunday after Turkey’s decision to convert the former Byzantine cathedral of Hagia Sophia back into... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘There is no true love without the cross’
There is no true love without the cross, Pope Francis said in his Angelus address Sunday. Read more
Pope Francis to return to window overlooking St. Peter’s Square for Sunday prayer
Pope Francis will deliver his Regina Coeli address from the window overlooking St. Peter’s Square this Sunday for the first... Read more
