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Pope Francis: 'The beatitudes always bring joy'
The beatitudes should be a defining feature of a Christian’s identity because they reveal the way that Jesus lived his life, Pope Francis said Wednesday.
Pope Francis to Publish a Book with Reflections on St. John Paul II
Pope Francis has co-authored a book of reflections on the life of St. John Paul II to be published in Italian.
Pope's New Personal Secretary Ran a Ministry For Street Children
The Vatican announced Sunday that Pope Francis has a new personal secretary, Fr. Gonzalo Aemilius, a priest from Uruguay known for his ministry with children on the streets.
'Never again': Pope Francis Calls For Prayer on Holocaust Remembrance Day
Pope Francis has asked for people to spend a moment in prayer and recollection on Monday for International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Pope Francis Prays for Coronavirus Victims in China
Pope Francis prayed Sunday for people infected by the coronavirus, which has killed 56 people in China.
Pope Francis: Keep a Bible Close to You for Daily Inspiration
Pope Francis preached Sunday about the life-changing power of God’s word in Scripture, encouraging everyone to keep a Bible close for daily inspiration.
Pope Francis: Every Human Has An Irrepressible Dignity
Pope Francis emphasized the importance of each person’s dignity Friday in his message for World Communications Day.
VP Pence and Pope Francis discuss US Pro-life Movement During Vatican Meeting
As the March for Life got underway in Washington, DC, Pope Francis and Vice President Mike Pence met in the Vatican Friday to discuss the Church's commitment to the pro-life movement.
Suspension Revoked For Vatican’s Financial Watchdog Authority
The new head of the Vatican Financial Intelligence Authority (AIF) announced Thursday that the Vatican’s internal financial watchdog’s suspension from an international group has been revoked, and the AIF can resume collaboration with foreign financial intelligence units.
Pope Francis: Christians Can Unite in Welcoming Migrants, Each Other
Welcoming other Christians and showing hospitality to strangers, especially migrants, is an opportunity for unity and for sharing Christ’s love, Pope Francis said at the general audience Wednesday.
Pope Francis Condemns Clerics Who Use Money to Advance their Careers
In a homily Tuesday, Pope Francis condemned priests and bishops who use money to advance their careers.
Put Good of Human Person at Center of Public Policy, Pope Francis Says
In a message to the global delegates of the 2020 World Economic Forum, Pope Francis stressed the duty of governments and businesses to place the good of the human person above power or profit.
Pope Francis Denounces ‘barbaric resurgence’ of Anti-Semitism
Pope Francis Monday condemned the “barbaric resurgence” of cases of anti-Semitism in the world, and urged the need to respect each person’s human dignity.
Pope Francis: To Know Christ Better, Contemplate His 'holy face'
Meditating on the Gospel and on Christ’s holy face is a good way to know Jesus better, especially as the Lamb of God who sacrificed himself for the sins of the world, Pope Francis said Sunday.
'No misunderstanding': Cardinal Sarah Meets Pope Emeritus "to discuss book controversy"
Cardinal Robert Sarah has met with Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI to discuss the controversy following around their recently-published book "From the Depths of Our Hearts.”
Gregorian University to ‘review’ Bishop’s Allegedly Plagiarized Dissertation
The Pontifical Gregorian University said Friday it will review the doctoral dissertation of Scotland’s Bishop Stephen Robson, which is alleged to contain several acts of plagiarism.
Pope Appoints First Woman to Managerial Position in Secretariat of State
Pope Francis has named Dr. Francesca Di Giovanni as undersecretary for multilateral affairs in the Vatican Secretariat of State, marking the first time that a woman has been appointed to a managerial position in the secretariat.
Vatican: Pope Francis not in Favor of Optional Priestly Celibacy
A Vatican spokesman said Monday that Pope Francis’ position on priestly celibacy is “known,” quoting the pontiff’s remarks in a January 2019 press conference, in which he said he does not agree with making priestly celibacy “optional” in the Latin rite.
Benedict XVI, Cardinal Sarah Pen Book on Priesthood, Celibacy, Crisis
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and Cardinal Robert Sarah, prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship, have co-authored a book on the crisis in the Church and on priestly ministry.
Pope Francis: It Is Beautiful When Babies Cry at Mass
Pope Francis baptized 32 babies in the Sistine Chapel Sunday, telling parents not to worry if their children cry at Mass.
