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New Vatican Guide for Bishops Addresses Common Challenges to Christian Unity
The Vatican published Friday a guide with suggestions for Catholic bishops to promote unity with other Christian communities, and offering practical advice for how to overcome common challenges to ecumenism.
Pope Francis Establishes Worldwide Prayer Network as Vatican Body
Pope Francis has established the global network that promotes his monthly prayer intentions as a Vatican body.
Council of Cardinals Studies Suggested Amendments to Draft of Vatican Constitution
Pope Francis’ Council of Cardinals met online Tuesday to continue work on the new apostolic constitution to govern the Roman Curia, according to a Vatican statement.
"A sinner can remain in error for long time, God is patient till the end": Pope Francis
Pope Francis said Wednesday that God does not wait for us to stop sinning to start loving us, but always holds out hope for the conversion of even the most hardened sinner.
“Liturgical inculturation in Congo” Shows Holy Spirit Gifts: Pope Francis in Book Preface
Pope Francis said Tuesday that inculturated liturgy can teach Catholics to better appreciate the diverse gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Catholics are Called to be God’s People, Not God’s Elite: Pope Francis
Catholics are called to be God’s people, not God’s elite, Pope Francis said in a video message Monday.
Canadian Catholic Bishop Resigns at Age of 64 "for the good of the Church"
Pope Francis accepted Sunday the resignation of a Canadian Catholic bishop at the age of 64.
Pope Francis Appeals to Ethiopia’s “parties in conflict to stop violence, safeguard life”
Pope Francis has asked people to pray for Ethiopia’s Tigray region, where the United Nations has said that “a full-scale humanitarian crisis is unfolding.”
"Advent is the season for remembering the closeness of God": Pope Francis
On the first Sunday of Advent, Pope Francis recommended a traditional Advent prayer to invite God to draw close during this new liturgical year.
Pope Francis to New Cardinals: May the cross and resurrection always be your goal
Pope Francis created 13 new cardinals Saturday, November 28 urging them to remain vigilant lest they lose sight of their goal of the cross and resurrection.
"The Church is the work of the Holy Spirit": Pope Francis
Catholics risk going astray if they neglect the four essential characteristics of Church life, Pope Francis said at the general audience Wednesday.
Pope Francis Advances Sainthood Causes of Priests with Early and Late Vocations
Pope Francis advanced Tuesday the sainthood causes of several men and women, including two Italian priests of the 20th century -- one who was ordained at age 23 and another who was ordained at 65.
Two Cardinals-designate Will Be Absent from Nov. 28 Consistory, Vatican Confirms
The Vatican confirmed Monday that two cardinals-designate will not receive their red hats from Pope Francis in Rome this Saturday, November 28.
Pope Francis and NBA Players Discuss Social Justice in Vatican Meeting
Pope Francis met with five NBA players at the Vatican Monday to discuss their efforts to combat social and economic injustice in the United States.
Make Choices With Eternity in Mind: Pope Francis on Christ the King
On Christ the King Sunday, Pope Francis encouraged Catholics to make choices with eternity in mind, by thinking not about what they want to do, but what is best to do.
World Youth Day Cross Given to Portoguese Youth Ahead of International Gathering
Pope Francis offered Mass for the Feast of Christ the King on Sunday, and afterward oversaw the traditional passing of the World Youth Day cross and Marian icon to a delegation from Portugal.
Pope Francis Encourages Young Economists to Learn from the Poor
In a video message Saturday, Pope Francis encouraged young economists and entrepreneurs from around the world to bring Jesus to their cities, and to work not only for the poor, but with the poor.
Jesuit Magazine La Civiltá Cattolica Praises U.S. Biden Presidential Victory
La Civiltá Cattolica, the Jesuit-run magazine whose publication is overseen by the Vatican’s Secretary of State, has published an article praising the electoral victory of U.S. presidential candidate Joe Biden.
Exorcisms and the Popes: Stories from Inside the Vatican
It is a core tenet of the Catholic faith that demons are real, and as said in the St. Michael prayer, that they “prowl about the earth seeking the ruin of souls.”
Jesus is Telling Us to Stretch Out Our Hand to the Poor: Pope Francis
Jesus is telling us today to stretch out our hands to the poor, Pope Francis said in his Angelus address Sunday.
