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"Do not look at your navel": Pope Francis Tells Communion and Liberation Leader
As reported by President Davide Prosperi, the pope spoke of “the need to share the charism and for a co-responsibility in the leadership of the movement.”
Pope Francis Erects New Metropolitan See in Zambia, Appoints Pioneer Local Ordinary
Pope Francis has erected the Catholic Archdiocese of Ndola in Zambia and appointed Bishop Benjamin Phiri the pioneer Archbishop.
Pope Francis: The Seeds of the Gospel Take Time to Bloom
Reflecting on Jesus’ parable comparing the kingdom of God to a mustard seed, the pope said Christians should have an attitude of “confident expectation” in the Lord.
Kenya’s President Joins Pope Francis in Calling for “urgent end to violence” Globally, Highlights Sudan, DR Congo
Kenya’s President, William Ruto, has expressed his support for Pope Francis’ call for an end to violence in all parts of the world, including the Northeastern African nation of Sudan, the Central African country of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and the East-Central African nation of South Sudan.
“A memorable meeting”: President of Cape Verde on Encounter with Pope Francis in Rome
The President of Cape Verde, José Maria Pereira Neves, has described his Friday, June 14 audience with Pope Francis at the Apostolic Place in Rome as “memorable”.
Pope Francis at G7: Artificial Intelligence Must Not Replace Human Decision-making
Pope Francis at the G7 summit on Friday stressed that human dignity requires that the decisions of artificial intelligence be under the control of human beings.
Pope Francis Gets Laughs at Meeting with Big-name Comedians
Pope Francis took the stage in front of over 100 comedians and humorists, including Americans Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, and Conan O’Brien.
President of Cape Verde to Highlight “challenges of today” in His Planned Friday Audience with Pope Francis
The President of Cape Verde, José Maria Pereira Neves, plans to highlight contemporary challenges, including those in Africa during his planned audience with Pope Francis.
For World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis Urges Christians to "be friends of the poor"
Pope Francis this week urged Christians around the world to share in the suffering of the poor and to commune with them through the act of prayer.
Synodality Moves us to Share in others’ Suffering: Pope Francis
Pope Francis said Thursday a synodal spirit asks us to react with empathy to the suffering and painful experiences of others.
Vatican Publishes New Document with Proposals “for renewed exercise of bishop of Rome’s ministry of unity”
The study document is the first Vatican text since Vatican II to outline the entire ecumenical debate on papal primacy.
“If a young man wants to enter the seminary and has a homosexual tendency: stop him”: Pope Francis Quoted again
The pope said there was “an air of faggotry” at the Vatican, according to reports.
Pope Francis: Keep Your Homilies Short or "people will fall asleep"
Speaking at his Wednesday catechesis on June 12, the pope explained that the goal of a homily is to “help move the Word of God from the book to life.”
Vatican: Pope Francis Speaks again about the Admission of Homosexuals to Seminaries
The Vatican Press Office reported that during a closed-door meeting, the pope returned to the topic of the admission of men “with homosexual tendencies to seminaries.”
Pope Francis Reflects on Roman Empire in Visit to Ancient Capitoline Hill
The pope made the trip to the Capitoline Hill to speak to local government officials on June 10 in the Senatorial Palace, home to Rome’s city hall.
Pope Francis: Money, Power, Pleasure Can Enslave Us
Speaking in his Angelus address on June 9, the pope asked people to contemplate the temptations that can imprison us and the freedom found in Christ
Music is a Universal language: Pope Francis Sings Praises of Catholic Choirs
The Holy Father's remarks came during the 4th International Meeting of Choirs at the Vatican.
Pope Francis Warns of "cold war" in Families, Encourages Living Forgiveness
As part of the “School of Prayer” initiative, the Holy Father met Thursday with about 30 families from the parish of St. Brigid of Sweden in Rome.
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Pope Francis to Write Reflection on Sacred Heart of Jesus Devotion
The pontiff asked for prayers as he prepares to publish the document in September.
At General Audience, Pope Francis Explains the Correct Use of Christian Freedom
Speaking in St. Peter’s Square during his weekly public audience, the pope gave the second lesson in a series of catechesis on the Holy Spirit and the Church.
