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Pope Francis: The Effects of the War in Ukraine are Being Felt all Over the World
Pope Francis said Friday that the war between Russia and Ukraine is an example of the “globalization of problems” with the far-felt effects of the energy and food crises.
Pope Francis Praises "fruitful" Theology of Benedict XVI
Pope Francis on Thursday praised the role of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and his theology for the Church.
Restoration of Christian Unity "an urgent priority in today’s world": Pope Francis
Pope Francis said Wednesday that the full restoration of communion among all Christians is “an urgent priority in today’s world.”
The Vatican Says It’s Been Hacked — Again
A Vatican spokesman said Wednesday that the Holy See has taken down its main vatican.va website amid an apparent attempt to hack the site.
Daily Examination of Conscience Helps Avoid Repeating Mistakes: Pope at General Audience
Pope Francis has recommended a daily examination of conscience as an “indispensable” practice in spiritual life.
Pope Francis: Benedict XVI was "leader" in Responding to Sexual Abuse
In a recent interview Pope Francis said his predecessor Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was a leader in “taking responsibility” and responding with transparency to clerical sexual abuse — the latest defense by the Holy Father of his predecessor, who is facing criticism in his native Germany for his handling of several abuse cases as an archbishop decades ago.
“Jesus did not create Bishops’ conferences”: Pope Francis
Pope Francis has emphasized the difference between bishops’ conferences and bishops in a new interview with America Magazine.
Pope Francis Says Dialogue “slow,” But Only Way Forward with China
In a new interview with America Magazine, Pope Francis said the Vatican-China deal has had both failures and successes, but he “cannot find another way” to carry out diplomacy.
Pope Francis: God is Present "in everyday things"
It is good to remember that God is present to us even in the small, everyday events of our lives, Pope Francis said on the first Sunday of Advent.
"Violence kills the future": Pope Francis on Israeli-Palestinian Conflict after 2 Boys Die
Pope Francis has spoken out against violence in the Holy Land, after one teenager died in a blast in Jerusalem and another teenager died in armed clashes in Palestine last week.
Pope Francis Prays for Homeless Man Who Died in St. Peter's Square
Pope Francis is praying for a homeless man who was found dead near the colonnade of St. Peter’s Square on Friday morning.
"Your pain is my pain": Pope Francis Pens Letter Marking 9 Months of War in Ukraine
In an emotional letter addressed to the people of Ukraine, Pope Francis wrote that he sees the cross of Christ in the tortures and sufferings endured by Ukrainians in nine months of war.
As Church Allows for LGBT-employees in Germany, Vatican Publishes Concerns on Synodal Way
The Vatican on Thursday published the full wording of its latest warnings over another schism coming out of Germany, raising fundamental concerns and objections against the Synodal Way.
Pope Francis: What is Spiritual Consolation? The Saints Explain
Pope Francis used the example of several Catholic saints to explain the concept of spiritual consolation during his weekly audience on Wednesday.
Pope Francis Removes Caritas Internationalis Leaders, Appoints Temporary Administrator
Pope Francis on Tuesday removed the entire leadership of an international confederation of charities and appointed a temporary administrator to improve the organization’s management.
Pope Francis Meets Jewish Leaders As They launch Initiative to Strengthen Catholic-Jewish
Pope Francis met with international Jewish leaders on Tuesday as they launched an initiative to strengthen Catholic-Jewish bonds.
Pope Francis Chooses Papal Ambassador to Lead Dicastery for the Eastern Churches
Pope Francis on Monday appointed a papal ambassador and expert in Eastern languages and literature to lead the Vatican Dicastery for the Eastern Churches.
Pope Francis: Through the Paradox of the Cross, Jesus "embraced our death"
On the Solemnity of Christ the King, Pope Francis said Jesus, through his death on the cross, opened his arms to embrace all people and everything about them, including their death, pain, and weakness.
Vatican Conference Examines History of 400-year-old Congregation of Propaganda Fide
The Congregation of Propaganda Fide — a Vatican department dedicated to the Church’s missionary activity — is celebrating its 400th anniversary. A three-day conference at the Vatican this week sought to examine the centuries-long history of this department, including its global impact today.
"We raise our prayers to God for peace in Ukraine": Vatican Secretary of State
Cardinal Pietro Parolin offered Mass for peace in Ukraine on Thursday in the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome.
