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Pope Francis, Bishops Express Gratitude to Tanzanian Cardinal Marking Silver Jubilee
Pope Francis has expressed gratitude to Polycarp Cardinal Pengo, the Archbishop emeritus of Tanzania’s Dar es Salaam Archdiocese, for his service to the Universal Church for decades, including the last 25 years as Cardinal.
Vatican Library Showcases First-edition Works by 17th-century Philosopher, Blaise Pascal
On the 400th anniversary of the birth of Blaise Pascal, the Vatican Library displayed first editions of some of his most famous works.
Vatican's Latest Document on Synod on Synodality: Here is What You Need to Know
The Vatican released a new document on June 20 outlining key questions for the upcoming 16th General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, more commonly known as the Synod on Synodality.
On World Refugee Day, Pope Francis Urges Action; Companies Pledge to Hire Refugees
June 20 is World Refugee Day, a day established by the United Nations to promote awareness of the estimated 27.1 million refugees displaced by violence and conflict across the globe.
Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa Called to Look to Mother Mary’s “shining example”
Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC) have been called upon to look to the Blessed Virgin Mary’s “shining example” for inspiration in their Episcopal Ministry as “ambassadors for Christ”.
"Gruesome, cruel massacre": Religious Leaders in Uganda on Secondary School Attack
Religious leaders in Uganda have condemned “in the strongest terms” the attack on Lubiriha Secondary School in the Western region of the country that resulted in the death of at least 41 people, and half a dozen abductions.
“There is sometimes a terrifying silence”: Catholic Priest on Abortions in Africa
A Catholic Priest serving in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has expressed concern about the “general silence” on matters of terminating pregnancies in Africa, and underscored the need to counter the culture of death and promote the dignity of life as explained in the Encyclical Letter of St. Pope Paul VI, Humanae Vitae.
Pope Francis publishes Apostolic Letter on 17th-century Philosopher, Blaise Pascal
Pope Francis published an apostolic letter on Monday praising the 17th-century mathematician and philosopher Blaise Pascal as “a tireless seeker of truth.”
New Co-published Book on Pope Francis “suitable for all categories of people”: Pauline Nun
Readers of the newly co-published book, “Walking with Pope Francis - The Official Documents in Everyday Language”, do not require a background in theology or Church teachings to understand its content, a Catholic Nun serving with the Paulines Publications Africa (PPA), the co-publisher of the book, has said.
Pope Francis Makes First Public Speech Since Hospitalization for Abdominal Surgery
Pope Francis appeared in the window of the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace on Sunday to make his first public speech since his release from the hospital on Friday.
"I received a miracle," Says Mother of Baby Baptized by Pope Francis at Hospital in March
The story of a Peruvian immigrant family in Italy has come to light during the convalescence of Pope Francis at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome, where he recovered after abdominal surgery on June 7. The pope was released from the hospital on June 16.
Pope Francis Expresses "shame and dismay" Over Sexual Abuse of Minors in Bolivia
Pope Francis has sent a letter to the president of Bolivia expressing “feelings of shame and dismay” and a firm promise to work with the government of the South American country to end clerical sexual abuse of minors.
Catholic Diocese of Goma, DR Congo “constantly” in Pope Francis’ Prayers: Vatican Cardinal
Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle has assured the people of God in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) Catholic Diocese of Goma of Pope Francis’ spiritual closeness amid the region’s protracted violent conflict and the resultant humanitarian crisis.
Pope Francis to Leave Hospital on Friday
Pope Francis will be discharged from the hospital on Friday morning, according to the Vatican.
UN Security Council Discusses Pope Francis and Imam’s Human Fraternity Proposal
The U.N. Security Council convened a high-level briefing on Wednesday to discuss the role of “human fraternity” in promoting peace, inspired by the fraternity declaration co-authored by Pope Francis and a leading Sunni imam.
Vatican: Pope Francis’ Doctors Plan to Discharge Him from Hospital "in the next few days"
Pope Francis’ doctors expect the pope to be discharged from the hospital “in the next few days,” according to the Vatican.
Satellite with Pope Francis’ Words Launches into Space
A satellite with Pope Francis’ words was successfully launched into space on Monday.
Pope Francis Laments the Spiritual Poverty in a Culture that Leads to Teen Suicides
Pope Francis has said that the rise in teen suicides points to a deeper spiritual poverty in our culture today that leads young people to believe they are failures.
Pope Francis Praying and Working from Hospital
The Vatican said Monday that Pope Francis is working from the hospital as he recovers from hernia surgery.
Pope Francis Sends Condolences after Death of Silvio Berlusconi
Pope Francis expressed his condolences Monday after the death of former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.
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