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Pope Francis Creates New Foundation Promoting Principles of "Fratelli tutti"
The new body will foster spirituality, art, formation, and dialogue in the environs of St. Peter’s Basilica
Learn from St. Joseph to Cultivate Silence: Pope Francis at Wednesday General Audience
The pope appealed for prayers for Haiti at his general audience.
Pope Francis Appoints Commissioner to Oversee Rome 1basilica’s Financial Assets
St. Mary Major is one of four papal major basilicas in Rome.
Vatican Liturgy Office Issues Guidelines for Catechist Ministry
Pope Francis created the instituted lay ministry of catechist in May.
"May Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Juan Diego teach us how to always walk together": Pope
The pope looked ahead to the Jubilee of Guadalupe in 2031.
Pope Francis Urges Catholic Jurists to "protect the rights of the weakest"
The pope said that society ‘systematically excludes those without a voice.’
Look Out for "self-referential" Founders Who Put Themselves "above the Church": Pope
He was speaking to members of the Vatican department overseeing consecrated life.
Avoid "fake Christmas" of Commercialism by Reflecting on God’s Closeness: Pope Francis
The Vatican’s 2021 nativity scene was unveiled in St. Peter’s Square.
Pope Francis Hails "the beauty of Mary’s heart" on Immaculate Conception Solemnity
The pope leads the Angelus prayer on Marian solemnities, as well as Sundays.
Pope Francis Updates Norms on Crimes Judged by Vatican’s Doctrinal Office
The norms address the delicts of schism, sacramental desecration, and abuse of minors
Pope Francis Says He Accepted Paris Archbishop’s Resignation "on the altar of hypocrisy"
The pope accepted Archbishop Michel Aupetit’s resignation on Dec. 2.
Two Cameroonian Christians among Migrants Pope Francis is Helping to Bring to Italy
As a sign of Pope Francis’ concern for migrants, the Vatican has announced that it is helping to arrange the transfer of refugees from Cyprus to Italy, among them, two Christians who fled the Central African nation of Cameroon.
St. Joseph Shows Engaged Couples What Real Love Looks Like: Pope Francis
‘We need to move from infatuation to mature love,’ the pope said.
Pope Francis’ December Prayer Intention: Catechists to Witness Word of God "with courage"
Pope Francis instituted a new ministry of catechist in May.
May God Prepare Us to Receive Gift of Full Unity: Pope Francis to Orthodox Leader
The pope sent the message on the feast of St. Andrew.
Vatican Cardinal Criticizes Advice to Avoid “Christmas” in EU Communications Guide
The guidelines were withdrawn on Tuesday.
Immaculate Conception: Pope Francis Cancels Public Act of Veneration again Due to Pandemic
Last year, the pope made a surprise visit to pray alone at the Immaculate Conception statue.
Life’s Essential Ingredient is Prayer: Pope Francis on First Sunday of Advent
On the first Sunday of Advent, Pope Francis reminded Christians that an essential ingredient for living an alert and joyful life is prayer.
Pope Francis to Persons with Disabilities: "The Church loves you and needs each of you"
The pope issued a message marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Prayer "the most important means of communication": Pope Francis to Pauline Family
The pope was meeting members of the Pauline Family.
