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Pope Francis Trims Cardinals’ Salaries by 10% to Save Money
Pope Francis has issued a letter cutting the salaries of some Vatican employees as a way to contain costs after the institution’s budget projected a deficit of $60 million in 2021.
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Pope Francis Marks 150th Anniversary of St. Alphonsus Liguori as Doctor of the Church
Pope Francis has marked the 150th anniversary of the proclamation of St. Alphonsus Liguori as a Doctor of the Church by praising the saint as a model of moral teaching.
Our “Josephs” Not Playing Their Roles, South Africa’s Cardinal on Solemnity of St. Joseph
The Archbishop of South Africa’s Durban Archdiocese has said that the abuse in society can partly be blamed on men he refers to as the “modern Josephs” who, he further says, are not playing the role for which they were created.
Pope Francis Prays St. Joseph Will Help Young Adults Find Their Vocations
Pope Francis has said that St. Joseph is a model for all vocations and he prays the saint will help young people discern the vocation God is calling them to.
Support Working Mothers amid the Coronavirus Pandemic: Pope Francis
Pope Francis has called for more support for working mothers during and after the coronavirus pandemic, saying that women are vital for the renewal of society and the economy.
Auxiliary Bishop of Guinea's Kankan Diocese Appointed Apostolic Administrator
Pope Francis has appointed the Auxiliary Bishop of Guinea's Kankan Diocese as the Apostolic Administrator of the same episcopal see within the Ecclesiastical Province of Conakry.
“Whole world stood in silence”, Missionary Cleric in Uganda on Pope Francis’ Visit to Iraq
Pope Francis’ recent visit to Iraq brought the world to a standstill, for Christians and non-Christians alike, a missionary Cleric ministering in Uganda has said.
Head of Catholic Church in Nigeria Thankful for Support of Pope Francis amid Insurgency
The head of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has expressed gratitude to the Holy See for its solidarity with the country that is battling Boko Haram insurgency.
Auxiliary Bishop in CAR Appointed Local Ordinary of Country’s Mbaiki Diocese
Pope Francis has appointed the Auxiliary Bishop of Bangassou Diocese in the Central African Republic (CAR), Comboni Missionary Jesús Ruiz Molina, as the new Local Ordinary of the country’s Mbaiki Diocese.
Bishop-elect of South Sudan’s Rumbek Diocese Says His Appointment Shows “God of surprises"
The Bishop-elect for the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek (DoR) in South Sudan that has been vacant for almost a decade has described his Monday, March 8 episcopal appointment as an illustration of “the God of surprises.”
Bishops in DR Congo Announce Intention to Boost Pastoral Care to Elderly Persons
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have, in their latest Pastoral Letter, announced their intention to enhance pastoral care to elderly persons.
"Today I can see at first hand that the Church in Iraq is alive": Pope Francis in Erbil
Pope Francis on Sunday expressed joy at the vitality of the Church in Iraq despite years of fierce persecution.
Pope Francis Appeals for Interreligious Harmony at Birthplace of Abraham
Pope Francis on Saturday appealed for harmony among the followers of the world’s major monotheistic religions at an interreligious meeting in the Plain of Ur, southern Iraq.
Pope Francis Makes Landmark Visit to Iraq’s Top Cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani
Pope Francis on Saturday made a landmark visit to the home of Iraq’s top Shiite cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani.
Pope Francis in Iraq: "The name of God cannot be used to justify acts of murder"
In his first speech in Iraq, Pope Francis called for an end to violence and extremism so that ordinary Iraqis can live, work, and pray in peace.
Pope Francis Entrusts Iraq Trip to Virgin Mary’s Protection
On the eve of his departure for a three-day trip to Iraq, Pope Francis visited a Rome basilica to ask for the Virgin Mary's intercession and protection on his travels.
Pope Francis Appoints Bishops for South Africa’s Kimberly and Queenstown Dioceses
Pope Francis has appointed Local Ordinaries for the Dioceses of Kimberly and Queenstown in South Africa.
Apostolic Nuncio in Benin to Represent Holy Father in Neighboring Togo
Pope Francis has appointed his representative in Benin, Archbishop Mark Gerard Miles, as his representative in the neighboring West African nation of Togo.
Pope Francis Condemns Abduction of Hundreds of Nigerian Schoolgirls, Expresses Solidarity
Pope Francis has condemned last week’s kidnapping of hundreds of schoolgirls in Nigeria’s Ecclesiastical Province of Kaduna, describing it as “vile abduction.”
Pope Francis Prays for Children Suffering from Rare Diseases
Pope Francis prayed Sunday for children suffering from rare diseases that they may feel “the caress of God’s love and tenderness.”
