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A “landmark meeting”: Ghana’s Vice President on Encounter with Pope Francis at Vatican, Says Pope “prayed for Ghana”
It was a “landmark meeting”, Ghana’s Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has said about his encounter with Pope Francis on Wednesday, April 24 at the Vatican's Paul VI Hall.
A Negotiated Peace is Better than an Endless War: Pope Francis to Russian President, Vladimir Putin
CBS News broadcast some excerpts April 24 from a new interview conducted by journalist Norah O’Donnell with Pope Francis at the pontiff’s residence in the Vatican.
Pope Francis: Theological Vrtues are the "fundamental attributes" of a Christian Life
The Holy Father bolstered his analysis by looking to the legacy of St. John Paul II.
Pope Francis to Meet with Thousands of Grandparents and their Grandchildren at the Vatican
Pope Francis will meet with elderly people, grandparents, and grandchildren from Italy this Saturday, April 27, in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall.
Pope Francis: Christ the Good Shepherd ‘looks for us until he finds us’ when we’re lost
Pope Francis on Sunday urged the faithful to remember that “for Christ, I am important, irreplaceable, worth the infinite price of his life.”
Pope Francis: Vatican Magistrates to Retire at End of Judicial Year in Which They Turn 75, Cardinal Judges at 80
Vatican magistrates will retire at the end of the judicial year in which they turn 75 and cardinal judges at the age of 80, unless the pope asks them to stay on.
Pope Francis: The Temperate Person is Balanced by both Principle and Empathy
“In a world where many people boast about saying what they think, the temperate person instead prefers to think about what he says,” the pope said.
Pope Francis Transfers, Appoints Apostolic Nuncios to South Africa, Lesotho, DR Congo
The Holy Father has appointed Archbishop Henryk Mieczysław Jagodziński, and Archbishop Mitja Leskovar as Apostolic Nuncios to South Africa and Lesotho, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) respectively.
Pope Francis’ Indonesia Visit to "strengthen message of tolerance, unity, and world peace": Government Official
The Indonesian government has confirmed the country will be the first destination in the 87-year-old pontiff’s apostolic journey to the Asia Pacific region Sept. 2–13.
Pope Francis: Sharing Our Cncounter with Christ Makes Our Encounters "even more beautiful"
Pope Francis expressed his concern over escalating tensions in the Middle East following Iran’s missile attack Saturday against Israel, a concern he raised after imploring Christians to share their stories of encountering Christ.
Pope Francis Expresses Sorrow as Sydney Knife Attack Shocks Australia
“Pope Francis was deeply saddened to learn of the violent attack in Sydney, and he sends the assurance of his spiritual closeness to all affected,” the message said.
Vatican Sends Letter to French Embassy Over Tribunal Decision in Nun’s Dismissal Case
Holy See Press Office director Matteo Bruni confirmed to reporters the Vatican’s transmission of a “Note Verbal,” or a diplomatic message, to the French embassy at the Vatican.
Papal Foundation Announces Nearly $15 million in Global Grants, Humanitarian Aid, to "grow Catholic faith”
The U.S.-based Papal Foundation announced on Friday the distribution of nearly $15 million in grants, scholarships, and charitable aid.
Pope Francis Makes Surprise Visit to 200 Children for Catechism in Rome Suburb
Pope Francis made a special “getaway” from the Vatican on Thursday to meet with a group of 200 children at a parish in metro Rome.
Pope Francis Reinstates Papal Title "Patriarch of the West" in Pontifical Yearbook
This honorific designation has reappeared among the list of “historical titles” used to designate the theological and temporal reality of the pontifical office.
Pope Francis to Travel to Indonesia, Singapore, East Timor, and Papua New Guinea
Pope Francis will travel to the Southeast Asian countries of Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Singapore later this year, the Vatican announced Friday.
Pope Francis Decries How "the unborn with disabilities are aborted" in Throwaway Culture
The pope warned “the throwaway culture” turns into “a culture of death” when people “presume to be able to establish ... when a life has value and is worth being lived.”
Pope Francis: "A Christian without courage" is "a useless Christian"
“A Christian without courage, who does not turn his own strength to good, who does not bother anyone, is a useless Christian,” the pope declared.
The "fullness of life" is "realized in Jesus": Pope Francis on Divine Mercy Sunday
“Every living encounter with Jesus enables us to have more life,” Pope Francis said in his reflection.
Pope Francis Transfers Catholic Bishop from Algerian Diocese to Tunisian Archdiocese
Pope Francis has transferred the Bishop who has been serving as Local Ordinary of Constantine-Hippone Diocese in Algeria to shepherd Tunis Archdiocese in the North African nation of Tunisia.
