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Pope Recognizes “countless acts of kindness” of Stella Maris, Apostleship of the Sea
Marking more than 100 years of helping seafarers around the world, Pope Francis has recognized the role of Stella Maris, the Apostleship of the Sea.
Pope Francis Appeals to Putin for an Immediate Ceasefire in Ukraine
Pope Francis made a direct appeal to Russian President Vladimir Putin for an immediate ceasefire on Sunday, imploring him to end the “spiral of violence and death” in Ukraine.
Polish-born Cleric Appointed Nuncio in Madagascar, Apostolic Delegate in Comoro Islands
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Tomasz Grysa, a native of Poland who has been serving as a Counselor in Apostolic Nunciatures, as his representative in Madagascar and as Apostolic Delegate in the Comoro Islands.
Let Your Beauty Shine, Pope Francis Tells Young People
Pope Francis on Friday told young people to let their true beauty shine, the beauty that is a reflection of divine beauty.
Pope Francis Says that He Tried to Help Ukraine, Russia Prisoner Swap
Pope Francis has said that he was involved in a prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine.
Pope Francis: The First Element of Discernment is Prayer
Prayer is the first element of discernment, Pope Francis said in his general audience message on Wednesday.
Pope Francis to Visit Kingdom of Bahrain in November
The Vatican confirmed Wednesday that Pope Francis will travel to the Kingdom of Bahrain, a Muslim island nation in the Persian Gulf, from Nov. 3–6.
Apostolic Nuncio in Ivory Coast Transferred, to Represent the Holy Father in Lebanon
Pope Francis has transferred Archbishop Paolo Borgia who has been serving as Apostolic Nuncio in Ivory Coast to the Vatican Diplomatic Mission in Lebanon.
Pope Francis Names New Head of Vatican Dicastery for Culture and Education
Pope Francis has appointed a Portuguese cardinal as the head of the newly formed Vatican Dicastery for Culture and Education.
Cardinal Zen Stands Trial in Hong Kong
Cardinal Joseph Zen and five others stood trial in Hong Kong on Monday for failing to properly register a fund to provide legal aid to pro-democracy protesters.
Pope Francis Appeals for the Release of Kidnapped Catholics in Cameroon
Pope Francis has appealed for the release of nine Catholics kidnapped in southwest Cameroon.
Pope Francis: The Eucharist Teaches us to Adore God Rather than Ourselves
Pope Francis traveled to the ancient Italian city of Matera, where he urged thousands of people gathered in a soccer stadium for Sunday Mass to "rediscover" Eucharistic adoration.
Pope Francis: Young People Are Missing the ‘spiritual capital’ that Gives Life Meaning
Pope Francis on Saturday lamented the loss of spiritual meaning in the lives of many young people today — a lack that is often replaced by an undue focus on material goods, he said.
South Sudan Papal Ecumenical Visit Awaiting Vatican’s “official announcement”: Archbishop
The ecumenical visit to South Sudan to be undertaken by Pope Francis, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Iain Greenshields, is awaiting the Holy See’s “official announcement”, the Archbishop of South Sudan’s only Metropolitan See has said.
Pope Francis Asks Financial Consultants to Put People Before Business
Pope Francis has encouraged financial advisers and consultants to make decisions that put the good of individuals and communities before that of businesses.
‘Full members of Church’: Catholics with Disabilities Contribute to Synod on Synodality
Catholics with disabilities delivered to Pope Francis on Wednesday a report they prepared for the Synod on Synodality.
Pope Francis Extends a Hand to China
While a trial against Cardinal Joseph Zen is getting underway in China, the Holy See continues to work toward the renewal of the Sino-Vatican agreement for the appointment of bishops.
Christians Cannot be Indifferent to Corruption: Pope Francis
Pope Francis said Sunday that Christians should not become discouraged or remain indifferent to stories of corruption, but instead “be creative in doing good with prudence.”
Pope Francis Orders New Canonical Process in Abuse Case at Opus Dei School in Spain
Bishop Joseba Segura Etxezarraga of Bilbao, Spain, has announced that Pope Francis has ordered a new canonical process for a case of abuse that took place at a school run by the Prelature of Opus Dei.
Pope Francis in Touch with Church Leaders to Realize Postponed Ecumenical Visit to Africa
Pope Francis is in contact with the head of the Anglican Communion and the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in view of realizing their postponed ecumenical trip to South Sudan.
