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Pope Francis waves during his Angelus address at the Vatican, Aug. 2, 2021. Vatican Media.

Pope Francis Asks Catholics to Pray for Church Reform “in the light of the Gospel”

In an accompanying video, the pope said that the Church ‘always is in crisis, because she’s alive.’

Pope Francis delivers his Angelus address at the Vatican, Aug. 1, 2021. Screenshot from Vatican News YouTube channel.

"The Lord wants a loving relationship with us": Pope Francis

The pope said that Catholics were called to leave behind self-interest.

Fr. Marko Ivan Rupnik, S.J., with the official image of the 10th World Meeting of Families in Rome. Screenshot from Diocesi di Roma YouTube channel.

Vatican Unveils Official Image of 2022 World Meeting of Families

The image was created by the Slovenian Jesuit Fr. Marko Ivan Rupnik.

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World Hunger “a crime that violates basic human rights”: Pope Francis to UN Chief

The pope called for a “new mindset” in the battle against malnutrition.

Pope Benedict XVI on Aug. 28, 2010. L'Osservatore Romano.

Pope Emeritus Benedict Laments Lack of Faith within Church Institutions in Germany

The pope emeritus spoke about faith, worldliness, and the institutional Church.

Iran and Poland compete in the volleyball tournament of the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. Tasnim News Agency via Wikimedia (CC BY 4.0).

Pope Francis Offers Blessing to Athletes Competing in Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

“In this time of pandemic, may these Games be a sign of hope,” the pope said.

Cardinal Walter Kasper./ CNA/Bohumil Petrik.

German Cardinal Says Traditional Latin Mass was Source of Division, Scandal in Parishes

German prelate Cardinal Walter Kasper argued that the Traditional Latin Mass was a source of division and scandal within parishes...

Heroes’ Square (Hősök tere), Budapest, Hungary./ Andrew Shiva / Wikipedia / CC BY-SA 4.0.

Vatican Unveils Program of Pope Francis’ 7-hour Trip to Hungary on September 12

The Vatican unveiled on Wednesday an intensive program for Pope Francis’ trip to Hungary on Sept. 12.

The opening of the Amazon synod at the Vatican's Synod Hall, Oct. 7, 2019./ Daniel Ibáñez/CNA.

Members of Commissions Preparing 2023 Synod on Synodality Unveiled

The general secretariat of the Synod of Bishops on Tuesday named the members of three groups helping to prepare the...

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

Seek Renewal amid “declining numbers and aging”: Pope Francis to Friars Minor

Pope Francis urged members of the Order of Friars Minor on Saturday to seek renewal as they face “the challenges...

Breaking: Pope Francis Issues Restrictions on Extraordinary Form Masses of Roman Rite

Pope Francis issued a motu proprio on Friday restricting Masses celebrated in the extraordinary form of the Roman Rite.

Pope Francis blesses a child in the Department of Pediatric Oncology at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome, July 13, 2021./ Vatican Media.

Pope Francis Visits Children on Oncology Ward of Rome Hospital

Pope Francis on Tuesday met with children on the oncology ward of the Rome hospital where he is recovering after...

Cardinal Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya./ Radio Okapi via Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0).

Late Congolese Cardinal was "a man of justice, peace, and unity": Pope Francis

Pope Francis paid tribute on Tuesday to the late Congolese Cardinal Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya, describing him as “a man of...

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims during his March 28, 2018 general audience in St. Peter's Square./ Daniel Ibáñez/CNA.

Pope Francis: ‘There cannot and must not be any opposition between faith and science’

Pope Francis said Friday that there “cannot and must not” be any opposition between faith and science.

The official logo of the 2022 World Meeting of Families in Rome./ Diocese of Rome.

Pope Francis: 2022 World Meeting of Families will Include Local Gatherings

Pope Francis called Friday for local gatherings to be held across the globe at the same time as next year’s...

Venerable Augustus Tolton.

Venerable Augustus Tolton a Model of Handling Racial Injustice, American Archbishop Says

Venerable Augustus Tolton, the first widely recognized African-American priest, is a model for how to overcome racism and persecution, the...

Pope Francis smiles during the general audience in the Vatican's San Damaso Courtyard on June 30, 2021./ Credit: Pablo Esparza/CNA.

God “weaves our history”, Has a Plan for Our Lives: Pope Francis at General Audience

Pope Francis said on Wednesday that the dramatic conversion of St. Paul should remind us that God has a plan...

Pope Francis waves during an Angelus address at the Vatican./ Vatican Media.

"Let Jesus look at and heal your heart": Pope Francis at the Angelus

Pope Francis challenged people on Sunday to “let Jesus look at and heal” their hearts.

Pope Francis gives the Angelus address, June 6, 2021./ Credit: Vatican Media/CNA.

Pope Francis: Coronavirus Recovery Must Have True Vision for Humanity

Rebuilding after the coronavirus pandemic is an opportunity to confront the failures of the past, including failures towards God and...

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims in St. Peter's Square on Sept. 9, 2015 for the general audience./ Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Marginalizing the poor threatens “the very concept of democracy”: Pope Francis

Pope Francis said Monday that “the very concept of democracy is jeopardized” when the poor are marginalized and treated as...