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Pope Francis with Cardinal Peter Turkson, prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, in the Vatican, Nov. 10, 2017. L'Osservatore Romano.

Justice and Peace Commissions Offer an "indispensable service": Pope Francis

The pope said that justice and peace could be built only through ‘two paths.’

Pope Francis visits Rome’s Astalli Center on Sept. 10, 2013. Vatican Media.

Refugees are Ending Up in a "desert of humanity": Pope Francis

‘The number of people forced to flee their homelands continues to grow,’ the pope said.

Pope Francis meets participants in the general chapter of the Secular Franciscan Order, Nov. 15, 2021. Vatican Media.

Pope Francis Asks Secular Franciscans to Take St. Francis’ Path of Conversion

Secular Franciscan Order is holding its general chapter in Rome.

Pope Francis and UNESCO’s Audrey Azoulay at Rome’s Pontifical Lateran University, Oct. 7, 2021. Daniel Ibáñez/CNA.

"The Gospel is the most humanizing message known to history": Pope Francis to UNESCO

The pope was marking the UN agency’s 75th anniversary.

The 2021 UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) logo displayed on a smartphone. Rafapress via Shutterstock.

Vatican Calls for "clear roadmap" as Climate Summit Enters Final Stretch

The Vatican said that ‘various gaps’ had emerged at COP26 in Scotland.

Pope Francis’ general audience in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, Nov. 3, 2021. Vatican Media.

"Supreme rule regarding fraternal correction is love": Pope Francis at Wednesday Audience

The pope continued his catechetical cycle on St. Paul’s Epistle to the Galatians.

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Free Children from "brutal yoke of labor exploitation": Pope Francis

An estimated 112 million children work in agricultural settings.

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.