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In new series, Pope Francis Offers Insights on the Nicene Creed
An Italian television station released on Monday the first in an eight part series of interviews designed to highlight reflections from Pope Francis on the Nicene Creed.
Pope Francis Speaks about Financial Reforms to Vatican Tribunal
As the Holy See awaits the results of a scheduled financial inspection, Pope Francis spoke about ongoing financial reform and investigations at the opening of the judicial year of the Vatican City State’s court, which he attended for the first time.
Next Ordinary Synod of Bishops to be Held in 2022
The next ordinary assembly of the synod of bishops is to be held in the fall of 2022, according to a press release from the Vatican on Saturday.
In Querida Amazonia, Pope Calls for Women in Church Leadership, But Not Diaconate
Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation on the Amazon calls for women in the South American region to be included in new forms of service in the Church, but not within the ordained ministries of the permanent diaconate or priesthood.
Querida Amazonia: What Pope Francis Said, and Didn't, on Priesthood and Marriage
While Pope Francis was expected to focus in the apostolic exhortation published today on a proposal to ordain married priests in the Amazon region, the pope instead emphasized the importance of collaboration in apostolic ministry by Catholics in various states of life.
Pope Francis' Amazon Exhortation Calls for Holiness, Not Married Priests
Pope Francis published his response to the Vatican’s 2019 Amazon synod in an apostolic exhortation Wednesday. Despite widespread speculation following the synod, the pope does not call for married priests, but seeks to expand “horizons beyond conflicts.”
Pope Emphasizes Unity in Message to Bishops Connected to Focolare Movement
Pope Francis emphasized unity in a message sent Monday to bishops connected to the Focolare Movement, which is celebrating 100 years since the birth of its founder.
Pope Francis Appeals for Displaced Women and Children in Syria
Pope Francis appealed Sunday for the protection of women and children fleeing violence in northwestern Syria as more than half a million people have been displaced in two months.
Middle East Patriarchs Discuss Plight of Christian Minorities with Pope Francis
Six Catholic patriarchs from Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, and Iraq met with Pope Francis at the Vatican Friday to discuss the difficulties faced by Christians in the region and their mass emigration.
Pope's Exhortation on Amazon Synod to Come Out Next Week
Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation on the Amazon region will be published Feb. 12, the Vatican announced Friday.
Parolin: On McCarrick Report Release, Pope Francis Has "final word"
Pope Francis will make the final decision on when to publish a highly-anticipated report on former cardinal Theodore McCarrick, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin said Thursday.
Pope Francis to Financial leaders: Ending poverty is our duty
Pope Francis called on global financial leaders and economists to end economic inequality Wednesday, saying that modern resources make ending global poverty possible - and a responsibility.
Pope Francis: Poverty of Spirit Does not Hide Shortcomings from the World
Pope Francis said Wednesday that a focus on achieving fame or having a perfect image in the eyes of the world denies God’s call to poverty of spirit and is a tiring and lonely endeavor.
One Year After Declaration on Fraternity, Pope Calls for End to Terrorism
Pope Francis Tuesday marked the first anniversary of the joint signing of the Abu Dhabi document on human fraternity with a video message urging an end to extremism and terrorism.
Vatican Donates Face Masks to China Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
The Vatican has donated hundreds of thousands of face masks to China to help limit the spread of coronavirus, which has killed 361 people since the start of the new year.
Analysis: Will Francis Send Amazon Celibacy Decision up the River?
A leaked draft of an anticipated apostolic exhortation on the Amazon started a flurry of speculation last week that Pope Francis plans to allow the ordination of married men to the priesthood for ministry in the region.
Pope Francis: The World Needs Catholics Who Go Out, Proclaim Jesus
Pope Francis spoke Sunday about the need for Catholics to be active in going out to announce the faith of Jesus Christ to the world.
How to be Hopeful? Stay Close to the Lord, Pope Says on Candlemas
There are always things which seem hopeless if seen with the eyes of the world, which is why those in religious life must stay close to the Lord every day, Pope Francis said Saturday.
Leaked Amazon Synod Text on Priestly Ordination of Married Men a Draft
A text presented Friday by Roberto de Mattei of Corrispondenza Romana as a portion of Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation following the Amazon synod is a draft, and not necessarily the final version, according to a Vatican source.
Pope Francis: Civilized Society Recognizes the Value of Human Life
Warning of the modern tendency to judge human life on the basis of utility rather than dignity, Pope Francis Thursday urged the need to protect the lives of the smallest and most vulnerable.
