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Pope Francis on Christmas: The Manger is a Sign that God is with us and Loves us
A manger, the Christ Child’s first resting place, can teach us a lot about the meaning of Christmas, Pope Francis said in his Christmas homily.
Full Text: Pope Francis’ Christmas Urbi et Orbi Blessing 2022
On Christmas Day 2022, Pope Francis delivered his “Urbi et Orbi” address and blessing from the central balcony overlooking St. Peter’s Square. The following is the full text of the pope’s Christmas message.
St. Francis and the Story of the First Nativity Scene
It’s a well-known origin story: how the young and wealthy Francis of Assisi freely abandoned his noble patrimony to serve Christ’s Church as a poor, itinerant preacher.
Pope Francis: Let us Think of the Ukrainian Children Without Heat this Christmas
Pope Francis has urged Catholics not to forget the many children in Ukraine this Christmas who are suffering without electricity and heating amid the war.
Pope Francis: St. Joseph Shows us How to Respond to disappointed Dreams
St. Joseph shows us how to “welcome surprises” when things do not go the way we expected, Pope Francis said Sunday in his weekly Angelus message.
4 Things to Know About Pope Francis on his 86th Birthday
“There is only one thing that really makes us age, grow old interiorly: not age, but sin,” Pope Francis said in 2017 during a speech about the Virgin Mary.
Couple with Seven Children to be Beatified by the Catholic Church for Martyrdom by Nazis
Pope Francis has recognized the martyrdom of a married couple with seven children who were killed by the Nazis for hiding a Jewish family in their home in Poland.
Bishops in DR Congo Engage Citizens to Give Pope Francis “a welcome worthy of his rank”
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are engaging citizens of the Central African nation to accord the Holy Father “a welcome worthy of his rank” during his Apostolic visit early next year.
Pope Francis Honors People Who Care for "poorest of the poor" on his 86th Birthday
Pope Francis celebrated his 86th birthday on Saturday with the Missionaries of Charity, honoring three people who care for “the poorest of the poor” with the Mother Teresa Award.
In World Peace Day message, Pope Francis asks, "What did we learn from the pandemic?"
In a message sent to heads of state across the world, Pope Francis has asked leaders to reflect on what lessons can be learned three years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pope Francis: Look at Each Other, not Cell Phone Screens
Pope Francis has urged young people to look away from their cell phone screens and make eye contact with the people around them.
Pope Francis Creates New Catholic Diocese in Nigeria, Appoints Pioneer Bishop
Pope Francis has announced the establishment of the Catholic Diocese of Wukari in Nigeria and appointed Mons. Mark Maigida Nzukwein the Diocese’s first Bishop.
Major Seminary Rector Appointed Bishop for Mali’s Catholic Diocese of Sikasso
Pope Francis has appointed the Rector of St. Augustine’s Major Seminary in Bamako, Mali, as the Bishop for the country’s Sikasso Diocese.
This is Why Pope Francis Wants You to Spend Less Money this Christmas
Pope Francis is inviting everyone to have “a more humble Christmas” this year.
Pope Francis: Remain Vigilant Against Pride and "well-mannered demons"
Pope Francis encouraged Christians Wednesday to be vigilant against spiritual pride and the temptations of “well-mannered demons.”
Pope Francis Celebrates 53 Years as a Priest
On Dec. 13, 1969, just four days before his 33rd birthday, Jesuit Jorge Mario Bergoglio — who today is Pope Francis — was ordained a priest by Archbishop Ramón José Castellano, archbishop emeritus of Córdoba (Argentina).
Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of 70-Year-Old Catholic Bishop in South Africa
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Peter John Holiday of the Catholic Diocese of Kroonstad in South Africa.
Pope Francis to Ask Heads of State to Pardon Prisoners as Christmas Gesture
Pope Francis will send a letter to the world’s heads of state asking them to pardon prisoners, the Vatican announced Monday.
Pope Francis: Our Lady of Guadalupe "wants to stay with us"
Pope Francis celebrated Mass in Spanish in St. Peter’s Basilica Dec. 12 to mark the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of the Americas and the unborn.
Pope’s Visit “strong signal, hope for peace” in Eastern DR Congo: Nobel Peace Prize Winner
The planned Papal visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) early next year signals peace for the people of God in the Eastern part of the country, the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize winner, Denis Mukwege, has said.
