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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.
Manager of Income Generating Initiatives in Zambian Diocese Appointed Auxiliary Bishop
Pope Francis has appointed the Manager of Income Generating Activities (IGAs) in Zambia’s Chipata Diocese as Auxiliary Bishop of the same Episcopal See.
Pope Francis Concerned About Deadly Clashes in South Sudan
Pope Francis said Sunday he is concerned about recent deadly clashes in the northern part of South Sudan.
Pope Francis Compares the Life of a Priest to the Mysteries of the Rosary
Pope Francis told seminarians on Saturday that praying the rosary can “unveil the mysteries of the priesthood” in its moments of joy, sorrow, and the glory to come.
Cardinal Brings Spiritual Closeness of Pope Francis to Flood Victims in Italy
The prefect of the Dicastery for Charity, Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, visited the Italian island of Ischia on behalf of Pope Francis to meet with the victims of recent floods.
Pope Calls on Catholics to Entrust Themselves to Our Lady, Prays for Peace in Ukraine
On Thursday, Pope Francis publicly visited the statue dedicated to the Immaculate Conception near Rome’s Piazza di Spagna for the first time in two years.
Funeral of Late Ghanaian Cardinal Planned for Next Month after Arrival of Body from Rome
The funeral of the late Richard Kuuia Cardinal Baawobr who served as the Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Wa in Ghana until his death on November 27 has been planned for next month after his body will have been flown from Rome.
Pope Francis: Freedom is Found in Offering to God What is Hardest to Give Up
Pope Francis spoke Wednesday about how freeing it can be to let go of the things that we are most attached to in life and place them in God’s “benevolent hands.”
Pope’s Cardinal Advisers Discuss Church’s Efforts to Prevent Abuse
At Pope Francis’ meeting with his cardinal advisers this week, Cardinal Sean O’Malley reported on the work of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, now within the Roman Curia.
Pope Francis Decrees Better Control of Vatican Funds and Foundations
Pope Francis issued a decree on Tuesday aimed at improving the financial accountability of funds, foundations, and other legal entities inside the Vatican.
Ecumenical Trip Signals Possibility for Peace, Reconciliation in South Sudan: Catholic Nun
The planned Papal ecumenical visit to South Sudan that the Holy See confirmed on December 1 signals the possibility for peace and reconciliation in the world’s youngest nation, a Catholic Missionary Nun in the country has said.
It’s Never Too Late to Begin Again: Pope Francis
St. John the Baptist reminds us that Advent is a privileged time to turn back toward God — something it is never too late to do, Pope Francis said Sunday.
Pope Francis Blesses Nativity Scene Made by Craftsmen in Guatemala
Pope Francis blessed a nativity scene on Saturday that was handmade by artisan craftsmen in Guatemala.
Pope Francis’ Watch Auctioned Off and Proceeds Set a World Record
A watch worn by Pope Francis was sold Wednesday at a charity auction and set a new world record for the brand.
