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Pope Francis appeals for fight against ‘unacceptable poverty’
Pope Francis encouraged Catholic organizations on Friday to continue to fight against “unacceptable poverty.”
Vatican Cardinal Visits Cameroon as Catholic Church Seeks to Resolve Anglophone Crisis
The Vatican’s Secretary of State kicked off a week-long trip to Cameroon on Thursday in which he will visit a region blighted by clashes between government forces and separatists.
Pope Francis Forced to Miss More Events Due to Recurrent Nerve Pain
Pope Francis has been forced to cancel three public appearances scheduled for Sunday and Monday due to a recurrence of the nerve pain that struck him at the end of 2020.
Pope Francis and Benedict XVI Receive First Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine
Pope Francis and Pope emeritus Benedict XVI have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, the Vatican confirmed on Thursday.
Pope Francis Urges Catholics to Praise God in Happy “but above all in difficult moments”
Pope Francis urged Catholics on Wednesday to praise God not only in happy times, “but above all in difficult moments.”
Coronavirus Pandemic Has "exposed inefficiencies" in Care of the Sick: Pope Francis
Pope Francis said on Tuesday that the coronavirus pandemic had “exposed inefficiencies in the care of the sick.”
Benedict XVI to be Vaccinated against Coronavirus “as soon as the vaccine is available”
Pope emeritus Benedict XVI will receive the coronavirus vaccine as soon as it is available, his personal secretary said Tuesday.
Pope Francis Admits Women to Serve as Lectors, Acolytes in Latest Canon Law Change
Pope Francis issued a motu proprio Monday that changes canon law to allow women to serve as lectors and acolytes.
Pope Francis’ Opening of Lector and Acolyte Ministries to Women Explained
On Jan. 11, Pope Francis published an apostolic letter issued motu proprio (which means “on his own impulse” in Latin), modifying canon law regarding women’s access to the ministries of lector and acolyte. He also released a letter to Vatican doctrinal chief Cardinal Luis Ladaria explaining his reasoning for the decision.
Pope Francis Appoints First Lay Head of Roman Curia’s Disciplinary Commission
Pope Francis appointed on Friday the first lay head of the Roman Curia’s disciplinary commission.
Australia’s Catholic Bishops Seek Answers about Mystery of Billions Linked to Vatican
Australia’s Catholic bishops are considering raising questions with the country’s financial watchdog authority about whether any Catholic organizations were among the recipients of billions of Australian dollars in transfers reputedly from the Vatican.
"Bearers of gratitude" Make the World a Better Place: Pope Francis at General Audience
Catholics can change the world by being “bearers of gratitude,” Pope Francis said at the general audience Wednesday.
Pope Francis Issues Law Reorganizing Vatican Finances
Pope Francis issued a new law Monday reorganizing Vatican finances following a series of scandals.
Pope Francis Calls for "vaccines for all" as He Gives Christmas Urbi et Orbi Blessing
Giving his traditional Christmas “Urbi et Orbi” blessing Friday, Pope Francis called for coronavirus vaccines to be made available to the world’s neediest people.
Pope Francis Calls for "culture of care" in 2021 World Peace Day Message
Pope Francis appealed for a “culture of care” in his message for the 2021 World Day of Peace released Thursday.
Vatican City to Start Coronavirus Vaccinations in January 2021
Vatican City will begin to offer coronavirus vaccinations in January, according to the Vatican director of health and hygiene.
Vatican Congregation Issues New Norms for Ecclesiastical Institutions of Higher Education
The Vatican’s Congregation for Catholic Education issued Wednesday three new instructions on ecclesiastical institutions of higher education.
"Even death trembles when a Christian prays": Pope Francis
Prayer is so powerful that “even death trembles when a Christian prays,” Pope Francis said at the general audience Wednesday.
Pope Francis Proclaims Year of St. Joseph
Pope Francis announced a Year of St. Joseph Tuesday in honor of the 150th anniversary of the saint’s proclamation as patron of the Universal Church.
New Vatican Guide for Bishops Addresses Common Challenges to Christian Unity
The Vatican published Friday a guide with suggestions for Catholic bishops to promote unity with other Christian communities, and offering practical advice for how to overcome common challenges to ecumenism.
