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Pope Francis Celebrates Anniversary of His Vocation to the Priesthood
On Sept. 21, 1953, 71 years ago, a young Jorge Mario Bergoglio’s priestly vocation was born.
What You Need to Know Bout Part 2 of the Synod on Syno wedality
The second Vatican assembly for the global Synod on Synodality will kick off in October, bringing together clerics and laity alike for a month of discussions.
Pope Francis Asks Cardinals to Achieve "zero deficit" in the Catholic Church
Pope Francis has called on cardinals to work to achieve the goal of “zero deficit” in the economy of the Catholic Church.
Pope Francis: More Needs to be Done to Restore Dignity to Organized Crime Victims
The Holy Father insisted it is neither “possible nor tolerable” to forget the damage done to the dignity of millions of men and women who suffer.
Pope Francis Says the Catholic Church is "more alive" Outside of Europe
In his first general audience since returning from the longest international trip of his pontificate, the pope expressed gratitude to God for his experiences.
Pope Francis’ Visit to Singapore "has revived the faith of our people," Cardinal Says
Cardinal William Goh, archbishop of Singapore, hailed the positive results of the recently concluded papal visit to his country.
Pope Francis Tells Young People to Prioritize the Eucharist Like Carlo Acutis
“As Blessed Carlo Acutis said, the Eucharist is the highway to heaven,” the pope wrote in his message for diocesan World Youth Days published on Sept. 17.
Diverse Religious Identities are "a gift from God": Pope Francis
“Contemplate the diversity of your traditions as a wealth, a wealth willed by God,” the pope told young adults gathered for Mediterranean Encounters 2024.
U.S. Presidential Election a Choice Between "the lesser evil": Pope Francis
Speaking aboard the papal plane, Pope Francis encouraged U.S. Catholics to vote with their conscience in the upcoming Nov. 5 election.
Pope Francis Concludes Apostolic Journey with Elderly and Youth of Singapore
The interreligious meeting concluded his 12-day, four-country apostolic journey to Southeast Asia and Oceania.
Pope Francis Praises Singapore’s Spirit of Progress, Reminds Leaders Not to Exclude the Weak
The pope expressed his admiration for the dedication of the country’s past and present leaders to build unity amid a diversity of ethnicities, religions, and cultures.
Follow St. Francis Xavier in Spreading God’s Love: Pope Francis to Singapore’s Catholics
The pontiff celebrated Mass in the Singapore National Stadium, a national landmark, on the last full day of his trip to four countries in Southeast Asia and Oceania.
Pope Francis Leaves East Timor: "I’ll never forget your smiles"
Pope Francis’ event with young adults was his last stop in East Timor before flying four hours to Singapore for the fourth and final leg of his Sept. 2–13 trip.
Pope Francis’ Mass in East Timor Draws 600,000 Catholics, Almost Half of Country’s Population
The pope celebrated the youthfulness of East Timor at the outdoor Mass where the crowd appeared like a sea of yellow-and-white Vatican-themed umbrellas.
Pope Francis in East Timor Says Children Show us How to "be cared for by God"
“This is what one finds here: love. Without love this cannot be understood. And so we understand the love of Jesus who gave his life for us,” the Holy Father said.
Pope to Youth in Papua New Guinea: Words, Gestures of Love Overcome "ugly fruit of hatred"
The pope emphasized that “the language of love, the language of closeness, the language of service” is what can unite people in a region of more than 800 dialects.
Remembering the Missionary Martyrs of Papua New Guinea
Here is a closer look at three remarkable individuals who shaped the Catholic mission in Papua New Guinea.
PHOTOS: Pope Francis in Indonesia for his 45th Apostolic Journey
The Holy Father on Tuesday landed in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta, the first stop on what is to be the longest international voyage of his pontificate to date.
Some People in Papua New Guinea Walked Three Weeks to See Pope Francis
Some people even came from the Solomon Islands, about 885 miles to the east in the South Pacific.
Provincial Superior of Comboni Missionaries in CAR Appointed Bishop of Kaga-Bandoro Diocese
Pope Francis has appointed the Provincial Director of the Congregation of the Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus (M.C.C.J) in the Central Africa Republic (CAR) the Local Ordinary of Kaga-Bandoro Diocese.
