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1.3 Million Pilgrims Pass Through St. Peter’s Holy Door in Jubilee’s First Month
Besides the Holy Doors, various factors have contributed to the high number of people visiting Rome and other parts of Italy to take part in jubilee year celebrations.
"Let us do penance for peace": Pope Francis at Wednesday Audience
Making the effort to use his own voice at the end of the audience, the pope earnestly pleaded with Catholics to “do our best” to bring an end to all conflicts.
Paris Grand Mosque Rector Proposes to Pope Francis a Meeting Between Muslims and Christians
Chems-Eddine Hafiz made the proposal on Feb. 10 at Casa Santa Marta in the Vatican during an audience with the pope.
"Love is worth more than intelligence": Pope Francis to Paris AI Action Summit
“I ask all those attending the Paris summit not to forget that only the human ‘heart’ can reveal the meaning of our existence,” the Holy Father wrote.
Dignity of Migrants Comes First: Pope Francis to U.S. Bishops amid Mass Deportations
Pope Francis addressed the bishops of the United States on Tuesday about the country’s ongoing mass deportation of immigrants.
St. Teresa of Calcutta Added to Church Calendar As Optional Memorial
The decree issued Feb. 11 by the Vatican noted the influence of St. Teresa’s spirituality around the world.
Young Christians, Muslims, Jews at the Vatican: "It’s possible to live together in peace"
The “Middle Meets” project aims to create a space for listening and understanding between Muslim, Jewish, and Christian students.
People "terrorized" by U.S. Crackdown on Illegal Immigration: Vatican Official
“A crackdown is a terrible way to administer affairs and much less to administer justice,” Czech-born Canadian Jesuit Cardinal Michael Czerny said.
Defending Indigenous Rights "a matter of justice": Pope Francis
“Land, water, and food are not mere commodities but the very basis of life and the link between these [Indigenous] peoples and nature,” Pope Francis said.
Military, Police Gather with Pope Francis for Armed Forces Jubilee Mass: PHOTOS
Pope Francis also praised the “important priestly presence” of military chaplains, pointing to the moral and spiritual support they provide.
Man Desecrates Main Altar of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, Throws Candelabras to the Ground
A man desecrated the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica on Friday by climbing on top of it and throwing six candelabras that were on the altar to the ground.
Pope Francis: Keep the Hope that it is Possible to Eradicate Human Trafficking
In his message for the 11th International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking, Pope Francis offered a message of hope.
Pope Francis Praises Midwives, Obstetricians, Gynecologists Who Welcome Babies with "humanity"
The pope’s words were conveyed in a written speech handed out during an audience with an association of midwives and OB-GYNs on Feb. 6.
Pope Francis Highlights Hope for Fifth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
Pope Francis has chosen “Blessed Are Those Who Have Not Lost Hope” as the theme for the fifth World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly on July 27.
Pope Francis Urges All Catholics to Be "missionaries of hope" Through Prayer and Action
“I urge all of you, children, young people, adults, and the elderly, to participate actively in the common evangelizing mission of the Church,” the pope shared in his message.
Pope Francis Reiterates Desire for "full unity" among Christians
“The proclamation of the common faith requires, first of all, that we love one another,” the Holy Father said in a Feb. 6 audience with Oriental Orthodox priests and monks.
Pope Francis: Faith in God is "a force that sets love in motion" in the World
Pope Francis on Wednesday continued his catechesis on “Jesus Christ Our Hope,” saying love is the force that compels people to share their faith in God with others.
Pope Francis to Write Papal Document on Theme of Children
The summit includes panels on the child’s right to resources, to education, to food and health care, to family, to free time, and to live free from violence.
Pope Francis: Carlo Acutis Shows Young People "the fullness of life" in Christ
Speaking to Catholic pilgrims from Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland on Feb. 3, the pope shared a special message for young people.
Pope Francis, international Leaders Discuss Children’s Rights at Vatican
The pontiff opened the two-day summit on Feb. 3 with a reflection on the many ways children are oppressed today, including living through war and poverty.
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