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‘Fratelli tutti’: Human fraternity committee to invite youth to make Pope Francis’ vision ‘a reality’
A Vatican presentation for Pope Francis’ third encyclical, “Fratelli tutti,” highlighted the involvement of the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity and its plans to promote the document.
‘Fratelli tutti’: Pope Francis Presents New Encyclical in Angelus Address
Pope Francis introduced his new encyclical, “Fratelli tutti,” in his Angelus address Sunday, saying that “human fraternity and the care of creation” were the only paths forward for humanity.
‘Fratelli tutti’: Pope Francis Calls for Unity in New Encyclical
Pope Francis presented his vision for overcoming the world’s growing divisions, laid bare by the coronavirus crisis, in his new encyclical Fratelli tutti, published Sunday.
St. Jerome Gave "uncompromising witness to the truth": Pope Francis
Pope Francis Wednesday highlighted the life and figure of St. Jerome in an apostolic letter for the 1,600th anniversary of the Doctor of the Church’s death.
Pope Francis Appoints Extra Prosecutor to Vatican City Court
Pope Francis Monday named an Italian lawyer and professor of commercial law to work as an additional prosecutor in the Vatican City State’s court.
In UN message, Pope Francis Decries Abortion and Family Breakdown
Pope Francis told the United Nations Friday that denying the existence of human life in the womb through abortion does not solve problems.
New Details Emerge about Cardinal Becciu’s Management of Vatican Finances
Following his resignation Thursday, September 24, new reports reveal details of how Cardinal Angelo Becciu managed Vatican financial affairs, developing a story CNA first broke last year.
Palliative Not Enough, Catholics Must Share Christ’s Hope, Says Vatican
Palliative care for the dying is important, but medical interventions are not enough; Catholics have a responsibility to be with the suffering and to communicate the hope of Christ, a new Vatican document on euthanasia said Tuesday.
Vatican reaffirms euthanasia is ‘intrinsically evil act,’ calls Catholics to accompany the dying
In a new document released Tuesday, the Vatican’s doctrinal office reaffirmed the Church’s perennial teaching on the sinfulness of euthanasia and assisted suicide, and recalled the obligation of Catholics to accompany the sick and dying through prayer, physical presence, and the sacraments.
Everyone is Beautiful in God’s Eyes, Pope Francis Tells children with Autism
Pope Francis told children with autism spectrum disorder Monday that everyone is beautiful in God’s eyes.
Two Vatican Officials Sign Agreement to Cooperate on Fighting Corruption
The Vatican’s prefect of the Secretariat for the Economy and auditor general signed a memorandum of understanding Friday on the fight against corruption.
Pope Francis: Put Forgiveness and Mercy at the Heart of your Life
We cannot demand God’s forgiveness for ourselves unless we are prepared to forgive our neighbors, Pope Francis said in his Angelus address Sunday.
Economics Should Not "sacrifice human dignity to the idols of finance": Pope Francis
Pope Francis told heads of state and business leaders Friday that human dignity and “ecological conversion” ought to shape the future of Europe’s economy.
Tourists in Rome Surprised by Chance to See Pope Francis
Tourists in Rome had an unexpected chance to see Pope Francis at his first public audience for almost six months.
COVID-19 is “a wake-up call” to Care for Creation: Pope Francis on World Day of Prayer
Pope Francis released a message Tuesday for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation in which he called for repentance for humanity’s broken bonds with God’s creation and with each other.
Vatican Secretary Stresses “spiritual consonance” Between Pope Francis and Benedict XVI
Cardinal Pietro Parolin has written an introduction to a book describing the continuity between Pope Francis and his predecessor Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
Four Sibling Nurses Who Treated Coronavirus Patients to Meet Pope Francis
Four adult siblings, all nurses who worked with coronavirus patients during the worst of the pandemic, will on Friday meet Pope Francis, together with their families.
Vatican Confirms World Mission Sunday Will Take Place amid Pandemic
The Vatican confirmed Friday that World Mission Sunday will take place as scheduled on Oct. 18, underlining the importance of evangelization and support for the Church’s mission territories amid the pandemic.
"Christian charity is not simple philanthropy": Pope Francis
Christian charity is more than simple philanthropy, Pope Francis said in his Angelus address Sunday.
Pope Francis Supports Project to "free" Virgin Mary from Mafia Exploitation in Italy
Pope Francis has praised a new initiative aimed at countering the abuse of Marian devotions by mafia organizations, who use her figure to wield power and exert control
