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Pope Francis at the general audience Nov. 15, 2017. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Pope Francis Got Stuck in a Vatican Elevator, Firefighters Helped Him

Sep 1, 2019

Pope Francis begged the pardon of the crowd gathered in St. Peter’s Square Sunday, explaining that he was late because he had gotten stuck in a Vatican elevator and had to wait for help from the fire department.

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What Pope Francis Should Tell “religious leaders of Africa” During His Trip

Aug 29, 2019

As the countdown of the fourth pastoral trip of Pope Francis to Africa gets to just days, a Church leader on the continent is asking the Pontiff to have a particular message that challenges religious heads. 

Pope Francis at the general audience in Paul VI Hall Aug. 21, 2019. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Pope Francis: Self-interest and hypocrisy destroy the Church

Aug 21, 2019

Pope Francis decried hypocrisy and self-interest Wednesday, saying that Christian community should always be characterized by generosity and solidarity.  

Pope Francis celebrates Corpus Christi in Ostia June 3, 2018. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Pope Francis: Discover the beauty of prayer in adoration

Aug 20, 2019

Pope Francis said Sunday that prayer in adoration of God and service to others spreads the fire of God’s love, changing the world one heart at a time.

Pope Francis at the general audience Sept. 5, 2018. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Pope Francis: Judge your own heart first – not that of those in need

Aug 17, 2019

Helping a person in need requires compassion toward their situation, Pope Francis said Sunday, encouraging Catholics to think first about their own hardness of heart, not the sins of others.

Pope Francis in the Paul VI hall Dec. 13, 2017. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

True wealth is found in Jesus Christ, not money, Pope Francis says

Aug 17, 2019

Pope Francis Wednesday criticized those who give more consideration to money than the sacraments or helping others find true wealth – a relationship with Jesus Christ.

Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Pope Francis: In times of suffering, know that you are never alone

Aug 17, 2019

Pope Francis wrote a heartfelt letter Tuesday to an Italian community still suffering one year after a bridge collapse. His message: “Know that you are not alone.”

Pope Francis blesses Fr. Don Bosco Onyalla / Vatican Media

Pope Francis Blesses ACI Africa Initiative

Jun 27, 2019

The Apostolic blessings by the Holy Father came a couple of months before the official launch of ACI Africa. 

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square June 19, 2019 / Daniel Ibañez/ACI Africa

Pope Francis: The Holy Spirit Unites the Church, Despite Sin and Scandal

Jun 25, 2019

Dedicating his Wednesday catechesis to the Acts of the Apostles’ account of the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, Pope Francis reflected on how the Holy Spirit transformed and strengthened St. Peter.

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square on March 14, 2018. / Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Pope offers words of encouragement to African missionaries

Jun 23, 2019

Pope Francis spoke to African-based missionaries gathered at the Vatican on Friday, applauding their efforts to show compassion to the continent’s most vulnerable.