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Pope Francis Starts Fund of 1 million Euros for Rome’s Unemployed after Coronavirus
As Bishop of Rome, Pope Francis has started a fund with 1 million euros ($1.1 million) to help those in the Diocese of Rome who are facing economic difficulty because of the coronavirus
The Trinity is Saving Love for a Broken World: Pope Francis
The Holy Trinity is saving love in a world filled with corruption, evil, and the sinfulness of men and women, Pope Francis said Sunday.
Vatican: No Active Coronavirus Cases among Employees
The Vatican said Saturday the city state no longer has any active positive cases among employees, after a 12th person had tested positive in early May.
“Crises, if they are not well accompanied, are dangerous”: Pope Francis to Young People
Pope Francis on Friday told students that in times of crisis, community is key to overcoming fear.
Ghanaian Cardinal Urges Forgiveness, Justice in Response to George Floyd’s Killing
Cardinal Peter Turkson on Wednesday decried the existence of racism around the world, urging people to seek justice and fraternity, and to forgive those who have hurt them or others.
Pope Francis Blesses Global Rosary Relay for Priests
Pope Francis has given his apostolic blessing to a worldwide rosary relay for priests.
Vatican Financial Reform Begins in Earnest Again: Analysis
On Monday, Pope Francis published sweeping new laws governing Vatican financial dealings. But the new laws are not really that new: They resurrect measures called for during the first days of the Francis pontificate. And now they’re back.
"Listen to the call to mission": Pope Francis to Catholics on Pentecost Sunday
“Let us ask ourselves: are we prepared to welcome the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives, to listen to the call to mission, whether in our life as married couples or as consecrated persons or those called to the ordained ministry, and in all the everyday events of life?”
Full text: Pope Francis’ Homily On Pentecost Sunday
Here is the full text of Pope Francis' Pentecost Sunday homily, delivered May 31 at the Basilica of St. Peter, and checked against delivery.
Pope Francis Urges Christians To Be United As 'witnesses to mercy'
Pope Francis said Sunday that he prays that Christians will be “more deeply united as witnesses of mercy” in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic.
Pope Francis calls for “a more just, equitable and Christian society” after coronavirus crisis
Our suffering during the coronavirus crisis will have been in vain if we fail to build “a more just, more equitable, more Christian society,” Pope Francis said May 30.
"Virgin Mary, intercede for an end to this terrible pandemic”: Pope Francis During Rosary
Pope Francis asked the Virgin Mary to intercede for an end to “this terrible pandemic” as he recited the rosary with Marian shrines worldwide via videolink May 30.
Swiss Accounts Frozen in Vatican Property Deal Probe
Tens of millions of euros have been frozen in Swiss banks as part of the investigation into a Vatican property investment, according to a Swiss media report.
Vatican Offers Online Book for Parents Facing Difficult Prenatal Diagnosis
The Vatican has published a free book online that can be a resource for parents facing a difficult or fatal diagnosis for their unborn child during pregnancy.
After 12 Weeks, Vatican Archives to Reopen to Researchers June 1
The Vatican Apostolic Archive will reopen to researchers June 1 after closing for 12 weeks due to Italy’s coronavirus lockdown.
Pope Francis to Canonize French Missionary Blessed Charles de Foucauld
The Vatican announced Wednesday that Pope Francis has advanced the sainthood causes of 14 men and women, including Bl. Charles de Foucauld, a French missionary killed in Algeria in 1916.
"Prayer is a refuge and protection against the evil of the world": Pope Francis
Prayer is a refuge and protection against the evil of the world, Pope Francis said in his general audience address Wednesday.
UN Chief Says COVID-19 Should Inspire "new unity and solidarity"
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres said Tuesday the world needs a response to the coronavirus pandemic based on the protection of human dignity and human rights
Pope Francis to Return to Window Overlooking St. Peter’s Square for Sunday Prayer
Pope Francis will deliver his Regina Coeli address from the window overlooking St. Peter’s Square this Sunday for the first time since coronavirus restrictions were imposed in March.
Pope Francis, Catholic Shrines to Offer Rosary for Mary’s Help During Pandemic
Pope Francis will pray the rosary in the Vatican Gardens’ Lourdes grotto on Saturday, as Catholic shrines from around the world join via video streaming.
