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The "greatest reality" is God's Love, Not Past Disappointments, Pope Francis Says
Jesus invites us to live with him in the present and not to get stuck in the disappointments and ‘what ifs’ of the past, Pope Francis said in his message before the Regina coeli antiphon on Sunday.
Involve More Women in Seminary Formation, Urges Vatican Cardinal
Cardinal Marc Ouellet, prefect of the Vatican’s Congregation for Bishops, said Friday that the Church needs more women involved directly in priestly formation in seminaries.
Pope Francis Urges Catholics to Unite Through Praying the Rosary in May
Pope Francis sent a letter Saturday encouraging Catholics to pray the rosary throughout May. He also shared two new prayers to implore the help of the Virgin Mary during the coronavirus pandemic.
Pope Prays that Pastors will have Courage to be Close to Their People
Pope Francis prayed that God would give pastors the courage to be close to their people as he celebrated Mass Friday.
You Must Live the Faith to Share it Well, Pope Francis Says
To say you are a Christian while not living like one does not show people the real treasure of the faith – which we have the obligation to share, Pope Francis said at Mass April 25.
Pope Francis Donates Ventilators in Honor of St. George’s Feast Day
Ventilators were delivered to hospitals in Romania, Spain, and Italy on April 23, the feast of St. George, the patron saint of Jorge Mario Bergoglio.
Pope Francis Prays for Families Going Hungry amid Pandemic
Pope Francis asked people to pray on Thursday for families who are struggling to put food on the table during the coronavirus pandemic.
Vatican Releases Free Online Prayer Book Amid Pandemic
The Vatican has released a free online prayer book to help Catholics seeking divine assistance amid the coronavirus crisis.
Vatican City Prepares to Ease Coronavirus Restrictions in May
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin met with members of the Roman curia on Wednesday to discuss the gradual reopening of Holy See offices as Italy prepares to end its national lockdown.
The Holy Spirit Heals Divisions Caused by Money, Vanity, and Gossip, Pope Francis Says
The Holy Spirit can help Christians overcome the three temptations that destroy community, Pope Francis said at his morning Mass Tuesday.
Pope Francis Postpones World Youth Day and Meeting of Families Due to COVID-19
Pope Francis has decided to postpone by one year World Youth Day and the World Meeting of Families, according to the Vatican. The events were expected to take place during the summers of 2022 and 2021.
Pope Francis’ Homily on Divine Mercy Sunday: Full Text
Here is the full text of Pope Francis' homily on Divine Mercy Sunday, delivered April 19 at Santo Spirito in Sassia, Rome.
Pope Prays for Those Caring for Disabled Patients amid Pandemic
Pope Francis prayed for those caring for people with disabilities during the coronavirus crisis at his morning Mass Saturday.
Pope Francis Commends Women Caring for Others Under COVID-19 Lockdown
Pope Francis has urged Catholics to pray for women who are currently caring for children, aiding the elderly, or working in healthcare or law enforcement amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Pope Francis Makes Surprise Call to Nuns Treating COVID-19 Patients
Pope Francis made a surprise phone call after the Easter Vigil to a religious sister treating coronavirus patients as a doctor on call in the hard-hit Italian region of Bergamo.
Cardinal Tagle Urges Leaders to Ensure Healthcare for All in COVID-19 Crisis
In his Easter message, the president of Caritas Internationalis called on governments to ensure access to healthcare and social protections for all amid the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19 Crisis Forces Us to Choose Between Life and Love of Money, Says Pope Francis
We face a fundamental choice as we seek to resolve the coronavirus crisis, Pope Francis said during his morning Mass Monday.
Pope Proposes Considering a "universal basic wage"
In an Easter letter to members of popular movements and organizations, Pope Francis suggested that the coronavirus crisis may be an occasion to consider a universal basic wage.
Pope Francis' Easter Special Apostolic Blessing "Urbi et Orbi" Message 2020: Full text
Here is the full text of Pope Francis' Urbi et Orbi message, delivered April 12 at the Basilica of St. Peter.
Pope Francis’ Easter Blessing: May Christ "heal the wounds of an afflicted humanity"
In his Easter blessing, Pope Francis called on humanity to unite in solidarity and look to the risen Christ for hope amid the coronavirus pandemic.
