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Pope Francis
Pope Francis in Iraq: "The name of God cannot be used to justify acts of murder"
In his first speech in Iraq, Pope Francis called for an end to violence and extremism so that ordinary Iraqis can live, work, and pray in peace.
Pope Francis Entrusts Iraq Trip to Virgin Mary’s Protection
On the eve of his departure for a three-day trip to Iraq, Pope Francis visited a Rome basilica to ask for the Virgin Mary's intercession and protection on his travels.
Pope Francis Appoints Bishops for South Africa’s Kimberly and Queenstown Dioceses
Pope Francis has appointed Local Ordinaries for the Dioceses of Kimberly and Queenstown in South Africa.
Apostolic Nuncio in Benin to Represent Holy Father in Neighboring Togo
Pope Francis has appointed his representative in Benin, Archbishop Mark Gerard Miles, as his representative in the neighboring West African nation of Togo.
Pope Francis Condemns Abduction of Hundreds of Nigerian Schoolgirls, Expresses Solidarity
Pope Francis has condemned last week’s kidnapping of hundreds of schoolgirls in Nigeria’s Ecclesiastical Province of Kaduna, describing it as “vile abduction.”
Pope Francis Prays for Children Suffering from Rare Diseases
Pope Francis prayed Sunday for children suffering from rare diseases that they may feel “the caress of God’s love and tenderness.”
The Lord Does Not Permit Darkness to Have Last Word: Pope Francis
Pope Francis said Sunday that it is important to remember when facing a difficult trial that the “Lord is Risen and does not permit darkness to have the last word.”
Pope Francis Says Seeing a Psychiatrist Helped Him with Anxiety When He Was Younger
Pope Francis has said that seeing a psychiatrist in Argentina helped him with anxiety when he was a younger priest in an interview published in an Argentine newspaper Saturday.
Where is Pope Francis Going in Iraq and why? Catholic News Agency Explainer
In a week’s time Pope Francis is expected to make history by becoming the first pope to travel to Iraq. Here is where he will be going -- and why.
Pope Francis’ New Personal Doctor a Specialist in Aging
Pope Francis on Wednesday named a specialist in aging to be his personal doctor, after his previous physician died earlier this year.
Heroic Virtues of Italian Nuns Who Died Caring for Ebola Patients in DR Congo Recognized
Pope Francis has issued a decree recognizing the heroic virtues of three Italian Catholic Nuns who succumbed to Ebola, which they contracted when caring for Ebola patients in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in 1995.
Pope Francis Honors Sacrifice of Medical Workers Who Died in Coronavirus Pandemic
Pope Francis on Saturday expressed his gratitude for the sacrifice of medical workers, especially those who have died in the coronavirus pandemic.
Pope’s Document Inspires “week of human fraternity” at Kenya-based Catholic Institution
The 2019 Document on Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together by Pope Francis and the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Sheikh Ahmed el-Tayeb, has inspired a five-day event to be held at the jointly-owned Catholic University College in Kenya.
"The most beautiful victories are those you win as a team": Pope Francis to Soccer Players
Pope Francis said on Friday that participation in sports can help people to grow in holiness, stressing the importance of teamwork.
In Fight against Hunger, "Be vigorous and resilient like legumes": Pope Francis
Pope Francis has encouraged people to have resilience in the fight against world hunger, drawing inspiration from the hardiness of legumes.
Pope Francis Presented with Historic Prayer Manuscript Saved from Islamic State
Pope Francis was presented on Wednesday with a historic Aramaic prayer manuscript rescued from the Islamic State’s destructive occupation of northern Iraq.
On St. Bakhita Feast Day, Pope Francis Asks for Prayers for Human Trafficking Victims
Pope Francis has asked people to pray Monday for every person who is currently a victim of human trafficking.
Pope Francis Appoints Gibraltarian Cleric His Representative in Benin
Pope Francis has appointed Msgr. Mark Gerard Miles as his representative in the West African country of Benin.
Religious Sister, Priest Named as Under-secretaries of Synod of Bishops
Pope Francis Saturday appointed a Spanish priest and a French religious sister as under-secretaries of the Synod of Bishops.
Pope Francis and Benedict XVI Receive Second Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine
Pope Francis and Pope emeritus Benedict XVI have both received their second and final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a Vatican source confirmed to CNA.
