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Pope Francis Calls on Young People to Turn to Jesus Like Blessed Carlo Acutis
Pope Francis told young Catholics on Friday that Jesus is not just a moral precept but a person and a great friend.
Pope Francis: Canada "writing a new page" in Church’s Relationship with Indigenous Peoples
The pope said that his visit to Canada was "a different journey” from the other international trips of his pontificate.
The Door of Retiring “is open … up to today I haven't knocked on that door”: Pope Francis
Pope Francis said Saturday that he is “open” to the possibility of retiring if he discerns that it is God’s will.
Pope Francis’ In-flight Press Conference from Canada: Full Text
Pope Francis returned to Rome on Saturday after a week-long trip to Canada. During the July 24 to 30 trip, the pope visited Edmonton, Québec, and Iqaluit on what he called a “penitential pilgrimage” to apologize to the country’s indigenous communities.
Canada's Residential Schools System was "cultural genocide": Pope Francis
Pope Francis has agreed with the view that the forced removal of Indigenous children and their treatment in Canada’s residential school system was a form of “cultural genocide.”
The Vatican is Asking Catholics to Share Their Experiences Helping Migrants and Refugees
In a video message released on July 28 ahead of the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Pope Francis poses the question: “How can we foster an enriching encounter with migrants and refugees?”
Pope Francis in Canada: A Papal Pilgrimage for Healing and Reconciliation
The 37th Apostolic Journey of Pope Francis, which will take him to Canada from July 24-30, is a "penitential pilgrimage” that may also help to heal and reconcile another relationship.
In New Decree, Pope Francis Makes Changes to Opus Dei "to guard the charism"
Pope Francis issued a document on Friday that changed the oversight of Opus Dei. It also decreed that its leader, the prelate, can no longer be a bishop.
The Poor Suffer Most from Heat Waves, Drought, Other Environmental Extremes: Pope Francis
As Europe faces record high temperatures and summer wildfires, Pope Francis has pointed out that the poor suffer the most from heat waves, drought, and other environmental extremes.
Vatican Warning: Germany's "Synodal Way" Poses "threat to the unity of the Church"
The Vatican has issued another warning of a new schism from Germany coming out of the “Synodal Way”.
New Policy Says Vatican Investments Cannot Contradict Catholic Teaching
A Vatican policy published Tuesday says that the Holy See’s financial investments cannot contradict Catholic teaching.
Time with the Word of God Keeps our Efforts from Being "sterile activism": Pope Francis
According to the Vatican gendarmes, around 12,000 people were in St. Peter’s Square for the pope’s weekly message.
Pope Francis Says Canada July 24-29 Visit Will Be a "penitential pilgrimage"
Pope Francis will travel to the Canadian cities of Edmonton, Quebec City, and Iqaluit from July 24-29.
Pope Francis Tells Religious Congregations to Take a “zero tolerance” Approach to Abuse
In a meeting with three male religious congregations on Thursday, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of taking a “zero tolerance” approach to abuse.hann
Rather Than “pointing fingers at others”, Pray to See as God Sees Them: Pope Francis
He spoke about the Parable of the Good Samaritan and how we should treat those in need.
Measures against Sexual Abuse in the Church "irreversible": Pope Francis
Pope Francis has said the Catholic Church will continue implementing measures against clerical sexual abuse, even if there may be reluctance or pushback or in some places.
Pope Francis Announces Appointment of Women to Committee Selecting New Bishops
Pope Francis has said he would announce the appointment of two women to the Vatican committee that elects bishops.
Pope Francis Dismisses Resignation Rumors, Says He’s “slowly getting better”
Pope Francis has said he has no plans to resign soon and that his knee injury is healing.
Pope Francis Celebrates Holy Mass in Congolese Rite, Calls for Witnessing of Peace
The pope began his homily with the word, “esengo,” which means “joy” in Lingala, the Bantu-based creole spoken in parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Evangelization Not "personal activism" But a Witness of Love: Pope Francis
In his Angelus address, the pope posed a question: “How do we bring the good news of the Gospel to others?
