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Pope Francis Prays for Homeless Man Who Died in Freezing Cold Near St. Peter’s Square
Pope Francis prayed on Sunday for a homeless man who died near St. Peter’s Square amid freezing temperatures.
Pope Francis Forced to Miss More Events Due to Recurrent Nerve Pain
Pope Francis has been forced to cancel three public appearances scheduled for Sunday and Monday due to a recurrence of the nerve pain that struck him at the end of 2020.
Pope Francis Praises Martin Luther King Jr.’s "timely" Message of Peace
Pope Francis said on Monday that Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream “of harmony and equality for all people” is still relevant today.
Vatican Court Due to Hold Sentence Hearing for ex-Vatican Bank President
The Vatican court is due to hold a sentence hearing next week in a criminal trial against the former president of the Institute for Religious Works.
Pope Francis and Benedict XVI Receive First Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine
Pope Francis and Pope emeritus Benedict XVI have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, the Vatican confirmed on Thursday.
Vatican City Begins Administering First Doses of Coronavirus Vaccine
Vatican City State began administering the first doses of the coronavirus vaccine on Wednesday.
Pope Francis Urges Catholics to Praise God in Happy “but above all in difficult moments”
Pope Francis urged Catholics on Wednesday to praise God not only in happy times, “but above all in difficult moments.”
Coronavirus Pandemic Has "exposed inefficiencies" in Care of the Sick: Pope Francis
Pope Francis said on Tuesday that the coronavirus pandemic had “exposed inefficiencies in the care of the sick.”
Benedict XVI to be Vaccinated against Coronavirus “as soon as the vaccine is available”
Pope emeritus Benedict XVI will receive the coronavirus vaccine as soon as it is available, his personal secretary said Tuesday.
Pope Francis Admits Women to Serve as Lectors, Acolytes in Latest Canon Law Change
Pope Francis issued a motu proprio Monday that changes canon law to allow women to serve as lectors and acolytes.
Pope Francis’ Opening of Lector and Acolyte Ministries to Women Explained
On Jan. 11, Pope Francis published an apostolic letter issued motu proprio (which means “on his own impulse” in Latin), modifying canon law regarding women’s access to the ministries of lector and acolyte. He also released a letter to Vatican doctrinal chief Cardinal Luis Ladaria explaining his reasoning for the decision.
Pope Francis Appoints First Lay Head of Roman Curia’s Disciplinary Commission
Pope Francis appointed on Friday the first lay head of the Roman Curia’s disciplinary commission.
"If we do not worship God, we will worship idols": Pope Francis at Epiphany Mass
As he celebrated Mass on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord Wednesday, Pope Francis urged Catholics to devote more time to worshiping God.
Australia’s Catholic Bishops Seek Answers about Mystery of Billions Linked to Vatican
Australia’s Catholic bishops are considering raising questions with the country’s financial watchdog authority about whether any Catholic organizations were among the recipients of billions of Australian dollars in transfers reputedly from the Vatican.
"Bearers of gratitude" Make the World a Better Place: Pope Francis at General Audience
Catholics can change the world by being “bearers of gratitude,” Pope Francis said at the general audience Wednesday.
Pope Francis Issues Law Reorganizing Vatican Finances
Pope Francis issued a new law Monday reorganizing Vatican finances following a series of scandals.
Pope Francis Urges All Families to Look to Jesus, Mary, and Joseph for "sure inspiration"
Pope Francis urged families across the world Sunday to look to Jesus, Mary, and Joseph for “sure inspiration.”
Pope Francis to Mark Fifth Anniversary of "Amoris laetitia" with Year Dedicated to Family
Pope Francis announced Sunday a special year dedicated to the family, marking the fifth anniversary of the publication of his apostolic exhortation Amoris laetitia.
Pope Francis Calls for "vaccines for all" as He Gives Christmas Urbi et Orbi Blessing
Giving his traditional Christmas “Urbi et Orbi” blessing Friday, Pope Francis called for coronavirus vaccines to be made available to the world’s neediest people.
‘Consumerism has stolen Christmas’ : Pope Francis
Pope Francis advised Catholics Sunday not to waste time complaining about coronavirus restrictions, but to focus instead on helping those in need.
