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Pope Francis Tells Priests at Chrism Mass: "The cross is non-negotiable"
Pope Francis told priests at Thursday’s Chrism Mass at the Vatican that “the cross is non-negotiable” when preaching the Gospel.
In Christ’s Passion, We Remember Victims of Wars, Daily Violence, Abortions: Pope Francis
At his general audience, Pope Francis said that Holy Week is a time to “remember the ‘sacrificed lambs,’ the innocent victims of wars, dictatorships, everyday violence, abortions.”
Benedict XVI "delighted" by Year of St. Joseph Proclaimed by Pope Francis
In a new interview, Pope emeritus Benedict XVI has expressed delight at the Year of St. Joseph declared by Pope Francis.
Pope Francis Cautions Priests and Seminarians against Worldly Temptations
Pope Francis has told priests that “spiritual worldliness” is one of the worst temptations in clerical life.
African Cardinal Asks Pope Francis to Reinstate Individual Masses at St. Peter’s Basilica
Robert Cardinal Sarah has asked Pope Francis to reinstate the celebration of private Masses at the side altars in St. Peter’s Basilica, after individual Masses were suspended earlier this month in favor of concelebration.
Lift Your Eyes to the Cross in Holy Week: Pope Francis on Palm Sunday
Pope Francis urged Catholics to focus on the cross during Holy Week as he celebrated Mass on Palm Sunday.
At Angelus, Pope Francis Prays for Indonesian Catholics Injured in Palm Sunday Bombing
At the Angelus, Pope Francis prayed for Indonesian Catholics injured in a bombing as they left a Palm Sunday Mass.
Vatican to Vaccinate 1,200 People in Need During Holy Week
The Vatican plans to vaccinate 1,200 people living in poverty during Holy Week with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
Papal Liturgies for Holy Week to be Much Smaller than Usual Once Again amid COVID-19
The Vatican has published Pope Francis’ schedule for Holy Week at the Vatican this year.
Pope Francis Trims Cardinals’ Salaries by 10% to Save Money
Pope Francis has issued a letter cutting the salaries of some Vatican employees as a way to contain costs after the institution’s budget projected a deficit of $60 million in 2021.
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Pope Francis Marks 150th Anniversary of St. Alphonsus Liguori as Doctor of the Church
Pope Francis has marked the 150th anniversary of the proclamation of St. Alphonsus Liguori as a Doctor of the Church by praising the saint as a model of moral teaching.
Vatican Marks World Water Day with Call to End Waste and Contamination
The Vatican has marked World Water Day by urging an end to water waste and contamination.
Pope Francis Prays St. Joseph Will Help Young Adults Find Their Vocations
Pope Francis has said that St. Joseph is a model for all vocations and he prays the saint will help young people discern the vocation God is calling them to.
Visitation at Vatican’s Liturgy Office Before Cardinal Sarah’s Successor Announced
An Italian bishop is carrying out a visitation at the Vatican’s liturgy office less than a month after Cardinal Robert Sarah resigned as prefect.
Support Working Mothers amid the Coronavirus Pandemic: Pope Francis
Pope Francis has called for more support for working mothers during and after the coronavirus pandemic, saying that women are vital for the renewal of society and the economy.
St. Peter's Basilica to End Private Holy Masses, Restrict Masses in Extraordinary Form
A new letter from the Vatican Secretariat of State has banned the private celebration of Masses at side altars in St. Peter’s Basilica, effective March 22.
Vatican: Peter's Pence, Donations, Keeping Projected Deficit to $60 million in 2021
The Vatican said Friday it plans to lower operational expenses by 8% in 2021, while it relies on donations and funds from Peter’s Pence to contain a growing deficit amid the coronavirus crisis.
Benedict XVI Addresses Resignation Conspiracy Theories, Iraq, and Biden in New Interview
Benedict XVI addressed conspiracy theories about his resignation as pope, Pope Francis’ trip to Iraq, and Joe Biden in an interview with an Italian newspaper published on Monday, March 1.
Pope Francis Prays for Children Suffering from Rare Diseases
Pope Francis prayed Sunday for children suffering from rare diseases that they may feel “the caress of God’s love and tenderness.”
The Lord Does Not Permit Darkness to Have Last Word: Pope Francis
Pope Francis said Sunday that it is important to remember when facing a difficult trial that the “Lord is Risen and does not permit darkness to have the last word.”
