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Pope Francis, pictured on April 17, 2013. Mazur/catholicnews.org.uk.

Pope Francis to COP26: "Now is the time to act, urgently, courageously, and responsibly"

The pope said he had hoped to attend the meeting, but it ‘was not possible.’

Pope Francis delivers his Angelus address at the Vatican, Oct. 31, 2021. Vatican Media.

Read, Reread, Be Passionate about Gospel: Pope Francis to Catholics

He made the appeal in his Angelus address.

The ordination of Dr. Michael Nazir-Ali to the Catholic priesthood in London, England, Oct. 30, 2021. @UKOrdinariate Twitter account.

"A moment of great joy": English Cardinal Ordains Ex-Anglican Bishop as Catholic Priest

Fr. Michael Nazir-Ali was ordained at a Mass at an ordinariate church in London.

Pope Francis takes part in a moment of reflection for the opening of the synodal path at the Vatican’s New Synod Hall, Oct. 9, 2021. Screenshot from Vatican News YouTube channel.

Vatican Gives World’s Dioceses More Time to Consult Catholics ahead of Synod on Synodality

Dioceses now have until Aug. 15, 2022, to submit consultation summaries.

Pope John Paul II circa 1991. null

Five Ways Saint Pope John Paul II Changed the Catholic Church Forever

You probably know that St. Pope John Paul II was the second longest-serving pope in modern history with 27 years...

Pope Francis’ general audience in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, Oct. 20, 2021. Daniel Ibáñez/CNA.

Pope Francis Thanks Child for Giving Impromptu “lesson” at Wednesday General Audience

The boy approached the pope during his weekly catechesis.

Pope Francis celebrates a Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica opening the worldwide synodal path, Oct. 10, 2021. Screenshot from Vatican News YouTube channel.

Pope Francis Launches Two-year Synodal Path with Call to "encounter, listen, and discern"

The diocesan phase will last from October 2021 to April 2022.

Pope Francis delivers his Angelus address at the Vatican, Oct. 10, 2021. Vatican Media.

"Is your faith tired and do you want to reinvigorate it?" Pope Francis at the Angelus

The pope outlined a three-step process for personal renewal.

Pope Francis takes part in a moment of reflection for the opening of the synodal path at the Vatican’s New Synod Hall, Oct. 9, 2021. Screenshot from Vatican News YouTube channel.

Path to 2023 Synod on Synodality Faces Three “risks”: Pope Francis

The two-year process leading to the synod formally opens this weekend.

Pope Francis visits the San Raffaele Borona assisted living home in Rieti, Italy Oct. 4, 2016. Credit: Vatican Media/CNA. null

Pope Creates New Vatican Foundation for Catholic Hospitals Facing Financial Difficulties

The foundation for Catholic healthcare will support institutions worldwide.

Pope Francis addresses participants in the meeting ‘Faith and Science: Towards COP26’ at the Vatican’s Hall of Benediction, Oct. 4, 2021. Vatican Media.

Pope, Faith Leaders Issue Carbon Emissions Appeal Ahead of UN Climate Change Conference

They signed the message in the Vatican’s Hall of Benediction.

Pope Francis’ general audience in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, Sept. 29, 2021. Vatican Media.

Pray that "every baptized person may be engaged in evangelization": Pope Francis

He said: “Jesus asks us all ... to be missionary disciples. Are you ready?”

Pope Francis’ general audience in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, Sept. 29, 2021. Pablo Esparza/CNA.

“It is Christ, with his grace, who makes us just”: Pope Francis at General Audience

At his general audience, the pope reflected on the doctrine of justification.

Pope Francis sends a video message to participants in Youth4Climate event in Milan, Italy, Sept. 29, 2021. Screenshot from Vatican News YouTube channel.

"Technical, political solutions are not enough": Pope Francis to Young Climate Activists

The pope sent a video message to the Youth4Climate event in Milan, Italy.

Pope Francis addresses young people at Lokomotiva Stadium in Košice, Slovakia, Sept. 14, 2021. Vatican Media.

World Youth Day 2021: Pope Francis Asks Youth to “testify joyfully that Christ is alive”

This year’s World Youth Day will be celebrated in local dioceses on Nov. 21.

Pope Francis takes part in an online meeting of the Council of Cardinals at the Vatican, Sept. 21, 2021. Vatican Media.

Cardinals’ Council Discusses Upcoming Synod on Synodality with Pope Francis

The pope stressed the importance of listening and “a pastoral attitude.”

Pope Francis adores the crucifix during the Good Friday liturgy at St. Peter's Basilica April 2, 2021. Credit: Vatican Media

See "contemporary challenges in light of Wisdom of the Cross": Pope Francis to Theologians

He sent the message to an international theological congress in Rome.

Pope Francis delivers his Angelus address at the Vatican, Sept. 19, 2021. Screenshot from Vatican News YouTube channel.

The True Measure of Success is What You Give, Not What You Have: Pope Francis

“Do you want to be first? Serve. This is the way,” the pope said.