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Pope Francis Praises Martyred Korean Priest as “an exemplary witness of heroic faith”
Pope Francis said St. Andrew Kim Taegon spread the faith “in difficult times, marked by persecution and suffering” for the Korean people.
Pope Francis Speaks on Phone at End of Weekly General Audience
Pope Francis made an unknown phone call at the end of his weekly general audience on Wednesday.
Report: Envelope With Gun Bullets Addressed to Pope Francis Intercepted in Milan
The letter was addressed to "The Pope, Vatican City, St. Peter's Square in Rome."
Jesus’ Bread of Life discourse Renews “our amazement for gift of Eucharist”: Pope Francis
‘God became man for me, for you, for all of us, to enter into our lives,’ the pope said.
Vatican Announces Launch of Research Initiative on Family by Various Catholic Universities
The project is part of the Amoris Laetitia Family Year.
"With the truth of the Gospel, one cannot negotiate": Pope Francis
It was the pope’s first general audience since he underwent colon surgery.
Pope Francis Asks Catholics to Pray for Church Reform “in the light of the Gospel”
In an accompanying video, the pope said that the Church ‘always is in crisis, because she’s alive.’
"The Lord wants a loving relationship with us": Pope Francis
The pope said that Catholics were called to leave behind self-interest.
Italian Cardinal Accused of Corruption, Abuse of Office Present at Day 1 of Finance trial
Angelo Cardinal Becciu was present Tuesday, July 27, the first day of a major Vatican finance trial to defend himself of charges of embezzlement and abuse of office. He is one of 10 defendants in the Vatican’s largest trial for financial crimes in modern times.
World Hunger “a crime that violates basic human rights”: Pope Francis to UN Chief
The pope called for a “new mindset” in the battle against malnutrition.
Pope Francis Offers Blessing to Athletes Competing in Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
“In this time of pandemic, may these Games be a sign of hope,” the pope said.
On Inaugural Grandparents’ Day, Pope Francis Says Elderly are not “leftovers from life”
“I worry when I see a society full of people in constant motion, too caught up in their own affairs to have time for a glance, a greeting or a hug,” Pope Francis said Sunday.
Vatican Releases 2020 Consolidated Balance Sheets, Maintains “precautionary liquidity”
The Vatican's balance sheet showed a deficit of $78 million in 2020.
Pope Francis: With Our Small Offering, Jesus Can Do Great Things
“It would be good to ask ourselves every day: ‘What do I bring to Jesus today?’” Pope Francis said.
Vatican Unveils Program of Pope Francis’ 7-hour Trip to Hungary on September 12
The Vatican unveiled on Wednesday an intensive program for Pope Francis’ trip to Hungary on Sept. 12.
Members of Commissions Preparing 2023 Synod on Synodality Unveiled
The general secretariat of the Synod of Bishops on Tuesday named the members of three groups helping to prepare the 2023 synod on synodality.
Breaking: Pope Francis Issues Restrictions on Extraordinary Form Masses of Roman Rite
Pope Francis issued a motu proprio on Friday restricting Masses celebrated in the extraordinary form of the Roman Rite.
Pope Francis Discharged from Hospital, Returns to Vatican Residence after Surgery
Pope Francis returned to the Vatican on Wednesday after spending 11 days in a Rome hospital to recover from colon surgery.
Late Congolese Cardinal was "a man of justice, peace, and unity": Pope Francis
Pope Francis paid tribute on Tuesday to the late Congolese Cardinal Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya, describing him as “a man of justice, peace, and unity.”
Pope Francis Visits Children on Oncology Ward of Rome Hospital
Pope Francis on Tuesday met with children on the oncology ward of the Rome hospital where he is recovering after colon surgery.
