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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Vatican Holds Thermal Shirt Drive for Ukraine
The Vatican’s charity office is holding a drive to collect thermal shirts for people in Ukraine as they face an energy emergency amid the war.
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.
PHOTOS: Vatican Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony 2022
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Vatican. A large hand-carved wooden nativity scene was unveiled in St. Peter Square on Saturday night at the Vatican’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
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.
Pope Francis: The Effects of the War in Ukraine are Being Felt all Over the World
Pope Francis said Friday that the war between Russia and Ukraine is an example of the “globalization of problems” with the far-felt effects of the energy and food crises.
Pope Francis Praises "fruitful" Theology of Benedict XVI
Pope Francis on Thursday praised the role of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and his theology for the Church.
Restoration of Christian Unity "an urgent priority in today’s world": Pope Francis
Pope Francis said Wednesday that the full restoration of communion among all Christians is “an urgent priority in today’s world.”
The Vatican Says It’s Been Hacked — Again
A Vatican spokesman said Wednesday that the Holy See has taken down its main vatican.va website amid an apparent attempt to hack the site.
Daily Examination of Conscience Helps Avoid Repeating Mistakes: Pope at General Audience
Pope Francis has recommended a daily examination of conscience as an “indispensable” practice in spiritual life.
Pope Francis: Benedict XVI was "leader" in Responding to Sexual Abuse
In a recent interview Pope Francis said his predecessor Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was a leader in “taking responsibility” and responding with transparency to clerical sexual abuse — the latest defense by the Holy Father of his predecessor, who is facing criticism in his native Germany for his handling of several abuse cases as an archbishop decades ago.
“Jesus did not create Bishops’ conferences”: Pope Francis
Pope Francis has emphasized the difference between bishops’ conferences and bishops in a new interview with America Magazine.
Pope Francis Says Dialogue “slow,” But Only Way Forward with China
In a new interview with America Magazine, Pope Francis said the Vatican-China deal has had both failures and successes, but he “cannot find another way” to carry out diplomacy.
Pope Francis: God is Present "in everyday things"
It is good to remember that God is present to us even in the small, everyday events of our lives, Pope Francis said on the first Sunday of Advent.
"Violence kills the future": Pope Francis on Israeli-Palestinian Conflict after 2 Boys Die
Pope Francis has spoken out against violence in the Holy Land, after one teenager died in a blast in Jerusalem and another teenager died in armed clashes in Palestine last week.
