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Bishop José Luis Ponce de León handing over the Pope's donation to the administration of the Good Shepherd Catholic Mission Hospital of Eswatini’s lone Diocese, Manzini. Credit: Manzini Diocese/Facebook

Pope Francis Donates Medical Equipment to Catholic Hospital Battling COVID-19 in Eswatini

Aug 16, 2021

Pope Francis has donated medical equipment to the Good Shepherd Catholic Mission Hospital of Eswatini’s lone Diocese, Manzini, to help in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic.

Pope Francis speaks at the at the Grotto of Lourdes in the Vatican Gardens on May 31st, 2021. Vatican Media/CNA

“Humility is the way that leads to heaven”: Pope Francis on Solemnity of Assumption

Aug 15, 2021

On the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Pope Francis gave a reminder that God exalts those who humble themselves.

Pope Francis greets pilgrims from the window overlooking St. Peter's Square on July 25, 2021. Vatican Media/CNA

Pope Francis Urges Solidarity with Haiti Following Devastating Earthquake

Aug 15, 2021

“In recent hours a strong earthquake has occurred in Haiti, causing numerous deaths, injuries and extensive material damage. I wish to express my closeness to those dear people who have been hard hit by the earthquake,” Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis' video message to the Confederation of Latin American and Caribbean Religious (CLAR) on Aug. 13, 2021. Screenshot

Pope Francis Cautions against Misuse of Liturgy that Emphasizes on Ideology

Aug 14, 2021

“Let us not forget that a faith that is not inculturated is not authentic," Pope Francis said.

"The Chosen" actor Jonathan Roumie (left) and director Dallas Jenkins (center front) meet Pope Francis (right) at the Vatican on Aug. 11. Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Pope Francis Meets Actor Who Plays Jesus in the Internet Series “The Chosen”

Aug 11, 2021

The actor who plays Jesus in the internet series “The Chosen” met Pope Francis on Wednesday, fulfilling a lifelong dream as he visits Rome this week to view pilgrimage sites related to the Gospels.

Pope Francis spoke on the phone at the end of his general audience Aug. 11, 2021. Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Pope Francis Speaks on Phone at End of Weekly General Audience

Aug 11, 2021

Pope Francis made an unknown phone call at the end of his weekly general audience on Wednesday.

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square on Jan. 31, 2018. Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Report: Envelope With Gun Bullets Addressed to Pope Francis Intercepted in Milan

Aug 9, 2021

The letter was addressed to "The Pope, Vatican City, St. Peter's Square in Rome."

Pope Francis waves during his Angelus address at the Vatican, Aug. 8, 2021. Vatican Media.

Jesus’ Bread of Life discourse Renews “our amazement for gift of Eucharist”: Pope Francis

Aug 8, 2021

‘God became man for me, for you, for all of us, to enter into our lives,’ the pope said.

South African Professor of Anthropology, Pearl Sithole who has been appointed as an Ordinary Member of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Pope Francis Appoints South African Professor of Anthropology to Pontifical Academy

Aug 4, 2021

A South African Professor of Anthropology has been appointed as an ordinary member of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences.

Pope Francis’ general audience in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, Aug. 3, 2021. Vatican Media.

"With the truth of the Gospel, one cannot negotiate": Pope Francis

Aug 4, 2021

It was the pope’s first general audience since he underwent colon surgery.

Pope Francis waves during his Angelus address at the Vatican, Aug. 2, 2021. Vatican Media.

Pope Francis Asks Catholics to Pray for Church Reform “in the light of the Gospel”

Aug 3, 2021

In an accompanying video, the pope said that the Church ‘always is in crisis, because she’s alive.’

Pope Francis delivers his Angelus address at the Vatican, Aug. 1, 2021. Screenshot from Vatican News YouTube channel.

"The Lord wants a loving relationship with us": Pope Francis

Aug 1, 2021

The pope said that Catholics were called to leave behind self-interest.

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World Hunger “a crime that violates basic human rights”: Pope Francis to UN Chief

Jul 27, 2021

The pope called for a “new mindset” in the battle against malnutrition.

Iran and Poland compete in the volleyball tournament of the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. Tasnim News Agency via Wikimedia (CC BY 4.0).

Pope Francis Offers Blessing to Athletes Competing in Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

Jul 26, 2021

“In this time of pandemic, may these Games be a sign of hope,” the pope said.

Pope Francis greets an elderly woman during his general audience Dec. 19, 2018. Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

On Inaugural Grandparents’ Day, Pope Francis Says Elderly are not “leftovers from life”

Jul 25, 2021

“I worry when I see a society full of people in constant motion, too caught up in their own affairs to have time for a glance, a greeting or a hug,” Pope Francis said Sunday.

Pope Francis waves during the Angelus at the Vatican July 18, 2021. Vatican Media/CNA.

Pope Francis: With Our Small Offering, Jesus Can Do Great Things

Jul 25, 2021

“It would be good to ask ourselves every day: ‘What do I bring to Jesus today?’” Pope Francis said.

Heroes’ Square (Hősök tere), Budapest, Hungary./ Andrew Shiva / Wikipedia / CC BY-SA 4.0.

Vatican Unveils Program of Pope Francis’ 7-hour Trip to Hungary on September 12

Jul 21, 2021

The Vatican unveiled on Wednesday an intensive program for Pope Francis’ trip to Hungary on Sept. 12.

Pope Francis waves to the crowds at the general audience in St. Peter's Square on Sept 2, 2015./ Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Seek Renewal amid “declining numbers and aging”: Pope Francis to Friars Minor

Jul 17, 2021

Pope Francis urged members of the Order of Friars Minor on Saturday to seek renewal as they face “the challenges of declining numbers and aging.”

Breaking: Pope Francis Issues Restrictions on Extraordinary Form Masses of Roman Rite

Jul 16, 2021

Pope Francis issued a motu proprio on Friday restricting Masses celebrated in the extraordinary form of the Roman Rite.

Pope Francis returned to the Vatican July 14 after 11 days in hospital following colon surgery./ Pablo Esparza/CNA.

Pope Francis Discharged from Hospital, Returns to Vatican Residence after Surgery

Jul 14, 2021

Pope Francis returned to the Vatican on Wednesday after spending 11 days in a Rome hospital to recover from colon surgery.