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Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of 72-year-old Ivorian Archbishop, Appoints Caretaker
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Joseph Yapo Aké of the Catholic Archdiocese of Gagnoa in Ivory Coast, the 72-year-old Catholic Church leader who started his Episcopal Ministry as Auxiliary Bishop of Abidjan in September 2001.
Pope Francis to Synod on Synodality Participants: "Do not sadden the Holy Spirit"
Pointing synod delegates to texts by St. Basil on the Holy Spirit, the pope emphasized the importance of listening over speaking.
Pope Francis Issues New Call for Dramatic Climate Change Measures
Pope Francis on Wednesday released a new document on the environment that he has described as the “second part” of his 2015 encyclical Laudato Si', and which warns of “grave consequences” if humanity continues to ignore the threat of climate change.
Pope Francis: Synod on Synodality’s Primary Task "to refocus our gaze on God"
Pope Francis opened the Synod on Synodality’s three-week assembly on Wednesday with a call to remember that the Church exists to bring Jesus to the world and should face today’s challenges with a gaze fixed on God rather than “political calculations or ideological battles.”
New Cardinal in South Sudan Says His Elevation “recognition” of Catholic Faith in Country
The elevation of the Local Ordinary of the Catholic Archdiocese of Juba, South Sudan’s only Metropolitan See, is an acknowledgement of Catholic faith in the East-Central African nation, the newly created Cardinal has said.
Strive to Spearhead Justice, Peace in South Sudan: Catholic Bishop to New Cardinal
The newly created Cardinal for South Sudan, Stephen Ameyu Martin Cardinal Mulla, is expected to play the role of spearheading Church initiatives towards justice and peace in the country, a Catholic in the East-Central African nation has said.
Pope Francis Sends Telegram to Iraqi Christian Community After Tragic Wedding Fire
An Iraqi Christian community in Qaraqosh, northern Iraq, was devastated by a massive fire at a crowded wedding reception that killed over 100 and injured 150.
Here’s the full text of the Vatican’s response to dubia on divorced and remarried Catholics
Czech Cardinal Dominik Duka had submitted to the Vatican a request for pastoral guidance.
Vatican Releases Pope Francis’ Responses to Pre-synod Dubia, Criticizes Cardinals
The pope’s responses, originally issued July 11, responded to requests for doctrinal clarification on the development of doctrine, same-sex unions, and more.
The Five Cardinals Behind the Latest Dubia Issued to Pope Francis
The prelates, who also issued a “Notification to Christ’s Faithful,” hail from the diverse ecclesiastical landscapes of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Read Pope Francis’ Response to the Dubia Presented to Him by Five Cardinals
Five cardinals have sent a set of questions known as “dubia” to Pope Francis to express their concerns and seek clarification on points of doctrine and discipline.
Pope Francis to Hold Meeting with Children at the Vatican on Nov. 6
The theme of the event in the Paul VI Audience Hall will be “Let us learn from boys and girls.”
Pope Francis Creates 21 New Cardinals, Expanding Body's Geographic Diversity
Pope Francis created 21 new cardinals from across the world at a Saturday morning consistory in St. Peter’s Square, reflecting on how the geographic expansion of the Church’s leadership represents a fulfillment of the promise of Pentecost.
Pope Francis Calls Silence "essential" at Prayer Vigil for Synod on Synodality
Pope Francis told those gathered at an ecumenical prayer vigil days before the opening of the Synod on Synodality that silence is essential for Christians.
We Asked the New Cardinals: How Should the Church Evangelize the World Today?
Pope Francis created 21 new cardinals for the Catholic Church on Saturday. The men, whose ages range from 49 to 96, come from 15 different countries and five continents.
Pope Calls for an End to Global Food Waste
Food waste, the pope said, “shows an arrogant disregard for everything that, in social and human terms, lies behind food production.”
Pope Francis Denounces "body-shaming," Admits to Bullying Overweight Friend as a Child
Pope Francis said his father made him go to the bullied child’s home to apologize.
What is a Consistory? Your Questions Answered
Here’s everything you need to know about Saturday’s consistory.
How Pope Francis Spread Devotion to Our Lady, Undoer of Knots
This popular devotion traces its origins to Germany, in 1612, when a priest ministered to a couple in a difficult marriage.
Pope Francis Expresses Spiritual Closeness with Victims of Deadly Fire in Benin
Pope Francis has expressed his spiritual closeness with victims of a fire incident at a shop in Southeastern Benin that reportedly resulted in the death of more than 35 people.
