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Pope Francis’ Message for Lent 2023: "We need to listen to Jesus"
“Lent is a time of grace to the extent that we listen to him as he speaks to us,” Pope Francis said.
"I believe Pope’s ministry is for life": Pope Francis in Meeting with Jesuits in DR Congo
Pope Francis addressed once again the question of whether he will resign the papacy in two conversations with Jesuit priests in Africa this month.
Pope Francis Creates Independent Supervisory Commission for Rome Diocese
The oversight committee is part of the pope’s reform of the governance of the Rome Diocese.
Pope Francis Contributes to Earthquake Relief Efforts in Syria and Turkey
Boxes of thermal shirts took sail from the port of Naples, Italy, destined for Turkey, on the morning of Feb. 15.
After Bishop’s 26-Year Sentencing Pope Francis Asks Virgin Mary to Intercede for Nicaragua
“The news from Nicaragua has grieved me a great deal,” the pope said.
Benedict XVI Describes "protestantization" of the Eucharist in Posthumous Publication
Pope Benedict XVI’s essay on the Eucharist is part of a series of texts the pope emeritus wrote after his resignation in 2013.
Partisans Have Used Benedict XVI’s Death "to serve their own interests": Pope Francis
Benedict XVI was “not a bitter man,” Pope Francis said, speaking during his inflight press conference Feb. 5 of his relationship with his predecessor.
Letter from Benedict XVI Reveals "central motive" for His Resignation, Biographer Says
Benedict XVI said he had suffered from chronic insomnia since the early days of his pontificate, according to a letter he wrote to his biographer.
Pope Francis Expresses Sorrow Over "spiral of death" in the Holy Land
In his Sunday Angelus address, the pope expressed “great sorrow” for the death of Palestinians killed in an Israeli military raid and seven Israelis killed in a shooting.
Pope Francis Shares His Concern about Nuclear War Risks in Meeting with Vatican Diplomats
The pope spoke to almost 100 apostolic nuncios and permanent observers of the Holy See who are meeting in Rome this week.
God Can Speak to Us in “the unexpected” Moments: Pope Francis at Wednesday Public Audience
God can speak to us in the unexpected moments of our lives if we learn to listen well to what he is telling us in our hearts, Pope Francis said on Wednesday.
How This Mother Teresa Documentary Sheds New Light on a Beloved Saint
The so-called "definitive movie" about Mother Teresa of Calcutta will be in theaters in October. It sheds new light — and delivers powerful images of — the venerated Albanian-Kosovar nun.
Pope Francis Beatifies John Paul I, Pope for 33 Days
In one of the shortest pontificates in papal history, John Paul I gained a reputation for his humility and his dedication to teaching the faith in an understandable manner.
John Paul I Miracle Recipient to Miss Beatification Due to Broken Foot
Candela Giarda thanked “Pope John Paul I for this second chance at life that he gave me.”
Pope Francis Praises Knights of Columbus’ Mother Teresa Documentary
In theaters Oct. 3-4, “Mother Teresa: No Greater Love” is airing in more than 960 locations across the United States.
Pope Launches New Catechesis Series on Discernment, Says It’s "indispensable for living"
“God invites us to evaluate and choose: He created us free and wants us to exercise our freedom. For this reason, discernment is demanding,” Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for September: "Abolition of the death penalty"
Pope Francis has asked Catholics around the world to pray in September for an end to the death penalty.
New Ghanaian Cardinal to Undergo Heart Surgery in Rome
Cardinal Richard Kuuia Baawobr is expected to undergo heart surgery in Rome by the end of this week, according to the spokesman for the Ghana Catholic bishops' conference.
We are Jointly Responsible for the Church: Pope Francis to Cardinals
We have the same mission to evangelize the world as did the apostles 2,000 years ago, a fact that should fill us with wonder at our position of responsibility, Pope Francis said at Mass with the College of Cardinals Tuesday.
Vatican: Pope Francis’ Ukraine War Comments Not a "political stance"
The Holy See said Pope Francis’ recent comments on a car bombing that killed the daughter of an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin should not be interpreted as a “political stance.”
