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Pope Francis names Franciscan sister to No. 2 position in Vatican City State
Pope Francis on Thursday appointed Franciscan Sister Raffaella Petrini to the second-ranking position in the government of the Vatican City State.
"Supreme rule regarding fraternal correction is love": Pope Francis at Wednesday Audience
The pope continued his catechetical cycle on St. Paul’s Epistle to the Galatians.
In November, Pope Francis Asks Catholics to Pray for People Suffering Depression
The condition affects an estimated 280 million people worldwide.
Free Children from "brutal yoke of labor exploitation": Pope Francis
An estimated 112 million children work in agricultural settings.
Pope Francis to COP26: "Now is the time to act, urgently, courageously, and responsibly"
The pope said he had hoped to attend the meeting, but it ‘was not possible.’
"Let us not forget that crises are also windows of opportunity": Pope Francis
He made the remark in a new book preface.
True Happiness Found by Following Jesus Christ: Pope Francis on All Saints’ Day
Pope Francis gave a special Angelus address for the Catholic feast of All Saints’ Day.
Read, Reread, Be Passionate about Gospel: Pope Francis to Catholics
He made the appeal in his Angelus address.
Vatican Gives World’s Dioceses More Time to Consult Catholics ahead of Synod on Synodality
Dioceses now have until Aug. 15, 2022, to submit consultation summaries.
Journalists Protest as Vatican Cancels Live Coverage of Joe Biden Greeting Pope Francis
The Vatican offered no explanation for the decision.
Pope Francis’ recommendations for Reigniting Spiritual Life after Falling Out of Practice
Pope Francis gave Catholics some recommendations for how to restart their spiritual life after falling out of practice.
Mobile heart clinic provides free visits to poor in St. Peter’s Square
The rate of heart attacks tripled in Italy in 2020 compared to the previous year.
Pope Francis Says He Would Like to Visit “the Congo and Hungary”, among Others, Next Year
He confirmed that he would visit Greece and Cyprus in December.
Pope Francis Wants Seminarians to Read This Letter from a Clerical Abuse Survivor
The letter urges them to ‘Please be a good priest.’
Vatican Launches Prayer Website "to accompany" Synod on Synodality
The app Click To Pray will also promote prayer for the synodal process.
Pope Francis Thanks Child for Giving Impromptu “lesson” at Wednesday General Audience
The boy approached the pope during his weekly catechesis.
Vatican Regulates Postulator’s Role in Saints’ Causes, Seeks to Curb Conflicts of Interest
The new regulations are designed partly to prevent conflicts of interest.
Catholic Healthcare is Called to Bear Witness to Human Dignity: Pope Francis
He was speaking on the feast of the patron saint of doctors.
“Quest for personal prestige (over service) a spiritual malady”: Pope Francis
Do good from a spirit of service, not from a desire for personal glory, Pope Francis said on Sunday.
Pope Francis Defends Conscientious Objection to Abortion, Euthanasia in Healthcare
The pope was speaking to Italian pharmacists.
