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"The world needs beauty more than ever": Pope Francis
The pope met with a French Catholic group dedicated to supporting artists and celebrating sacred art, architecture, poetry, and music.
"Let us ask ourselves if, in our hearts, we love the Church": Pope Francis
At the general audience, he concluded his 12-week catechesis on St. Joseph.
Pope Francis Seeks "healthy decentralization" with New Changes to Canon Law
Pope Francis signed the motu proprio on the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes.
Superior of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales in Benin Appointed Bishop for Djougou
Pope Francis has appointed the Provincial Superior of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales (OSFS) in Benin as the Bishop for the country’s Diocese of Djougou, which has been vacant since March 2019 following the death of Bishop Paul Kouassivi Vieira.
Pope Francis Changes Structure of Vatican Doctrinal Office in Latest Roman Curia Reform
The restructuring is the latest step in Pope Francis' ongoing reform of the Roman Curia.
Accept the "Paradox of the Beatitudes": Pope Francis at the Sunday Angelus
Pope Francis spoke on the paradox of the Beatitudes in his Sunday Angelus address on Feb. 13, saying that the defining characteristic of a disciple of Jesus is joy.
Pope Francis Accepts Retirement of Bishop of Yei Diocese, South Sudan, Appoints Successor
Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Bishop Erkolano Lodu Tombe of the Catholic Diocese of Yei in South Sudan and appointed his successor.
New Apostolic Nuncio to Mali Says Country to Realize True Peace “only through dialogue”
The West African nation of Mali can “achieve true peace” and development only if the leadership and citizens embrace dialogue, the newly appointed Apostolic Nuncio to the country has said.
Pope Francis Calls for "great symphony of prayer" Ahead of 2025 Jubilee Year
He said he hoped that 2024 would see an outpouring of prayer.
Pope Francis, Archbishop of Canterbury Expected to Visit South Sudan this Year: Reports
Pope Francis and the Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury are expected to visit South Sudan to “encourage the peace process,” various media reports indicate.
Pope Francis Recalls Powerful Message from His Predecessor, Pius XII, 70 Years Later
Pius XII made a landmark radio broadcast on Feb. 10, 1952.
The Dying Need Palliative Care, Not Euthanasia or Assisted Suicide: Pope Francis
He said that the ethical principle ‘applies to everyone, not just Christians or believers.’
Human Trafficking has Created "an open wound on the body of Christ": Pope Francis
His remark came on the International Day of Prayer and Reflection against Human Trafficking.
Pope Francis Appoints New Apostolic Nuncio to Republic of Congo and Gabon
Pope Francis has appointed Msgr. Javier Herrera Corona as the new Apostolic Nuncio to the Republic of Congo and Gabon and assigned him the Titular See of Vulturara in Italy with the dignity of Archbishop.
Don’t "remain barricaded in the sacristy": Pope Francis to Priests
He praised the example of Pius XI, elected pope 100 years ago.
Nun in South Africa Lauds Pope Francis for Spotlighting Women Religious in February Prayer
A Catholic Nun in South Africa has lauded Pope Francis for putting a spotlight on women Religious in his prayer intention for February this year.
Rayan, Boy Stuck in a Well in Morocco, Shows Beauty of "saints next door": Pope Francis
When a five-year-old boy was stuck in a well in Morocco for four days, thousands of onlookers gathered to cheer on the rescue efforts.
Jesus Wants to Enter Our Emptiness, Pope Francis in Sunday Public Message
When all your efforts feel futile and empty, Jesus wants to be close to you, Pope Francis said on Sunday.
Respond to Conflict "with the sign of fraternity": Pope Francis
U.S. President Joe Biden also issued a message marking the International Day of Human Fraternity.
Pope Francis Appoints Native of Ivory Coast Apostolic Nuncio to Mali
Pope Francis has appointed Msgr. Mambé Jean-Sylvain Emien, a native of Ivory Coast, as his representative in Mali and assigned him the Titular See of Potenza Picena in Italy with the dignity of Archbishop.
