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Cardinal Reinhard Marx and fellow bishops from Germany meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican, Nov. 17, 2022 | Vatican Media

German Bishops Meet With Pope Francis at the Vatican Amid Concern Over Synodal Way

Nov 17, 2022

Pope Francis received the German bishops at the Vatican on Thursday.

Pope Francis at the general audience, Nov. 16, 2022 | Daniel Ibáñez / CNA

Pope Francis’ Prayer Advice: Just be with Jesus "without ulterior motives"

Nov 16, 2022

Pope Francis offered advice on Wednesday for building “a more mature and more beautiful relationship with the Lord” through prayer.

In Sudan, St. Joseph Vocational Training Center offers students the opportunity to have hands-on learning in renewable energy. Credit: Salesian Missions

On World Day of Poor, Salesians Highlight Social Initiatives for Africa’s Vulnerable Youth

Nov 14, 2022

On the annual event of the World Day of the Poor marked November 13, the leadership of the U.S—based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Salesian Missions, has highlighted social initiatives for vulnerable youth across the globe, including Africa.

Pope Francis receives a hug from a child during lunch on the World Day of the Poor Nov. 13, 2022. | Daniel Ibáñez / CNA

Pope Francis Shares Meal with the Poor

Nov 14, 2022

Pope Francis had lunch with around 1,300 poor from Rome on Sunday.

Archbishop Jean-Sylvain Emien Mambé, appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Guinea on 12 November 2022. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Apostolic Nuncio in Mali to Represent Holy Father in Neighboring Guinea

Nov 13, 2022

Pope Francis has appointed the Apostolic Nuncio in Mali, Archbishop Jean-Sylvain Emien Mambé, as his representative in the neighboring West African nation of Guinea.

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in St. Peter's Basilica for the World Day of the Poor 13 November 2022. | Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Pope Francis: "Light candles of hope in the midst of darkness"

Nov 13, 2022

On the World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis encouraged Christians to not be brought down by the “doom and gloom” of the world, but to witness to the joy of the Gospel through service to those in need.

King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan with Pope Francis, 10 November 2022 | Vatican Media

Pope Francis, King of Jordan Discuss "need to encourage Christian presence" in Middle East

Nov 12, 2022

Pope Francis received King Abdullah II of Jordan on Thursday in the Vatican for ”cordial discussions” and spoke about the presence of Christians in the region, the Holy See Press office said Nov. 10.

Pope Francis meets with rectors and formators from Latin America at the Vatican Nov. 10, 2022. | Credit: Vatican Media

"Priestly formation at the heart of evangelization," Pope Francis Tells Seminary Rectors

Nov 10, 2022

Pope Francis on Thursday said that “all priestly formation, particularly that of future pastors, is at the heart of evangelization.”

Pope Francis speaking at the general audience on St. Peter's Square, Nov. 9, 2022 | Daniel Ibáñez / CNA

Pope Francis: Bahrain Trip "a new step" in Christian-Muslim dialogue

Nov 9, 2022

Pope Francis said Wednesday his trip to the Gulf kingdom of Bahrain was a new step on the journey to create “fraternal alliances” between Christians and Muslims.

Pope Francis prays on St. Peter's Square, Oct. 5, 2022 | Daniel Ibáñez / CNA

Pope Francis Prays for Tanzania Plane Crash Victims

Nov 8, 2022

Pope Francis has sent a message to victims of a plane crash in Tanzania. He said he is praying for those who have died and their families.

Pope Francis addressing members of the Claretianum Institute of the Theology of the Consecrated Life at the Vatican, Nov. 7, 2022 | Vatican Media

Pope Francis Calls on Religious Not to be Discouraged by "lack of vocations or by aging"

Nov 7, 2022

Pope Francis on Monday asked religious not to succumb to pessimism over a lack of vocations and to pray with him to “deliver us from the presumption of self-sufficiency and the spirit of worldly criticism.”

Pope Francis meets with Catholics living on the Arabian Peninsula during a prayer service in Sacred Heart Church in Manama, Bahrain, on Nov. 6, 2022. | Vatican Media.

Pope Francis Tells Catholics on the Arabian Peninsula to be Bold in Proclaiming the Gospel

Nov 6, 2022

In Bahrain on Sunday morning, Pope Francis prayed with Catholics from the Arabian Peninsula and encouraged them to be bold in proclaiming the Gospel in their countries.

Pope Francis participated in a meeting with youth at the Sacred Heart School in Awli, Bahrain, on Nov. 5, 2022. | Alexey Gotovsky/EWTN

Pope Francis to youth in Bahrain: "The Church needs you!"

Nov 6, 2022

Pope Francis’ historic visit to Bahrain continued Saturday with a meeting with young people at a Catholic school in the overwhelmingly Muslim nation.

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Strive “for your future”, Pope Francis to Youth in Africa, Warns against Enslavement

Nov 5, 2022

Pope Francis has urged young people in Africa to work towards their future, ensuring that they “stay alive”.

Pope Francis greets the crowd in Bahrain's national soccer stadium before offering Mass on Nov. 6, 2022. | Vatican Media

Catholics Travel from Saudi Arabia to Attend Pope Francis’ Stadium Mass in Bahrain

Nov 5, 2022

About 30,000 people crowded into a soccer stadium on Saturday morning to attend the first public papal Mass in the Kingdom of Bahrain, a Muslim-majority island country in the Persian Gulf.

Pope Francis during the virtual dialogue with African Catholic students on Tuesday, November 1. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Pope Francis Cautions Nigerian Youth against Passivity amid “fundamentalism, terrorism”

Nov 2, 2022

Pope Francis has cautioned the youth in Africa’s most populous nation, Nigeria, against the temptation to not resist the challenges they are experiencing in their country, including “fundamentalism, terrorism and banditry”.

Pope Francis praying in St. Peter's Basilica on All Souls' Day, 2 November 2022 | Vatican Media

Pope Francis on All Souls’ Day: Do you Desire Heaven Above Everything Else?

Nov 2, 2022

On All Souls’ Day, Pope Francis urged Christians not to “compromise with the Gospel” but to take Jesus’ words seriously when he says we will be judged by how we treat the poor.

Pope Francis Calls on Catholics to Become Peacemakers

Nov 1, 2022

Pope Francis on Tuesday called on Catholics to “disarm their hearts” and become peacemakers. 

Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke speaking on the occasion of the thanksgiving Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral of Ekwulobia Diocese. Credit: Nigeria Catholic Network.

Cardinal in Nigeria Expresses Solidarity with Youth ahead of Dialogue with Pope Francis

Oct 31, 2022

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia in Nigeria has sent a message of solidarity with Catholic youths in Africa who are participating in the planned dialogue with Pope Francis, expressing hope that the young people will have a fruitful conversation with the Holy Father.

Bishop Emeritus Philip Sulumeti of Kenya's Kakamega Diocese during the procession. Credit: ACI Africa

Kenyan Catholic Bishop Marking Episcopal Golden Jubilee Hailed as “giant of faith”

Oct 31, 2022

On the occasion of his Episcopal Golden Jubilee celebration, the pioneer Bishop of Kakamega Diocese in Kenya, Bishop Philip Sulumeti, has been hailed as a “giant of faith”.