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Pope Francis: Sharing Our Cncounter with Christ Makes Our Encounters "even more beautiful"
Pope Francis expressed his concern over escalating tensions in the Middle East following Iran’s missile attack Saturday against Israel, a...
Pope Francis Reinstates Papal Title "Patriarch of the West" in Pontifical Yearbook
This honorific designation has reappeared among the list of “historical titles” used to designate the theological and temporal reality of...
Pope Francis: "A Christian without courage" is "a useless Christian"
“A Christian without courage, who does not turn his own strength to good, who does not bother anyone, is a...
New Vatican Document Highlights Church’s "ever-greater understanding of human dignity"
Dignity “belongs to the person… simply because he or she exists and is willed, created, and loved by God,” the...
The "fullness of life" is "realized in Jesus": Pope Francis on Divine Mercy Sunday
“Every living encounter with Jesus enables us to have more life,” Pope Francis said in his reflection.
Pope Francis "deeply saddened," Expresses Closeness with Victims of Taiwan Earthquake
The Holy Father “assures everyone affected by this disaster of his heartfelt solidarity and spiritual closeness,” a Vatican telegram said.
Vatican to Publish Document on "moral questions" Regarding Human Dignity, Gender, Surrogacy
The Holy See Press Office announced Tuesday that the new document, titled Dignitas Infinita (“Infinite Dignity”) (On Human Dignity), will...
Pope Francis at Easter Vigil: Christ "is the one who brings us from darkness into light"
“This is the Pasch of Christ, the revelation of God’s power: the victory of life over death, the triumph of...
What are the Good Friday Reproaches?
The Good Friday Reproaches are a series of antiphons, known also as “Popule Meus” (“My people”), coming from the opening...
Pope Francis Presides Over Good Friday Liturgy, Papal Preacher Reflects on "total powerlessness of Calvary"
During the Good Friday liturgy, Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa reflected on the triumph of the cross, noting that it is an...
Pope Francis Skips Way of the Cross in Rome, Tens of Thousands Pray his Meditations
In an apparent last-minute decision, Pope Francis skipped the Way of the Cross ceremony held at Rome's Colosseum on Friday...
Amid Holy Week, Pope Francis Points to "beautiful testimony" of Fathers who Lost Daughters
The Holy Father called attention to two men present at his general audience in the Paul VI Hall on Wednesday,...
In Letter to Holy Land Christians, Pope Francis Deplores the War, Expresses Closeness
“Dear brothers and sisters, allow me to tell you once more that you are not alone. We will never leave...
Pope Francis to Write Meditations for Good Friday Way of the Cross for the First Time
The reflection will be based on the theme “In Prayer with Jesus on the Way of the Cross.”
Pope Francis Implores Public Broadcasters to Serve the Common Good and Combat "fake news"
The pope spoke of “the devious plans of those who seek to influence public opinion in an ideological manner, lying...
Pope Francis Changes Statutes of Papal Basilica, Emphasizing Work of Canons
The new regulations place emphasis on spiritual work and pastoral care and appointing a coadjutor archpriest of the West’s oldest...
Pope Francis Highlights Importance of Prudence, Calls for End to War
“War is always a defeat. You can’t go on in war. We must make all efforts to negotiate, to negotiate,...
Pope Francis’ Message for World Day of Prayer for Vocations Stresses Fraternity, Hope
The theme for the this year’s World Day of Prayer for Vocations is “Called to Sow Seeds ofHope and to...
Pope Francis: Indigenous "ancestral wisdom" a Vital Tool in Fight against Climate Change
Pope Francis addressed his remarks to participants of the conference “Indigenous Peoples’ Knowledge and the Sciences” at the Vatican on...
Pope Francis: Study Groups to Examine 10 Synod on Synodality Themes Through June 2025
Church experts will meet in study groups to examine the question of women deacons and other key topics through June...