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Economics Should Not "sacrifice human dignity to the idols of finance": Pope Francis
Pope Francis told heads of state and business leaders Friday that human dignity and “ecological conversion” ought to shape the future of Europe’s economy.
Tourists in Rome Surprised by Chance to See Pope Francis
Tourists in Rome had an unexpected chance to see Pope Francis at his first public audience for almost six months.
COVID-19 is “a wake-up call” to Care for Creation: Pope Francis on World Day of Prayer
Pope Francis released a message Tuesday for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation in which he called for repentance for humanity’s broken bonds with God’s creation and with each other.
Vatican Secretary Stresses “spiritual consonance” Between Pope Francis and Benedict XVI
Cardinal Pietro Parolin has written an introduction to a book describing the continuity between Pope Francis and his predecessor Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
Four Sibling Nurses Who Treated Coronavirus Patients to Meet Pope Francis
Four adult siblings, all nurses who worked with coronavirus patients during the worst of the pandemic, will on Friday meet Pope Francis, together with their families.
Vatican Confirms World Mission Sunday Will Take Place amid Pandemic
The Vatican confirmed Friday that World Mission Sunday will take place as scheduled on Oct. 18, underlining the importance of evangelization and support for the Church’s mission territories amid the pandemic.
"Christian charity is not simple philanthropy": Pope Francis
Christian charity is more than simple philanthropy, Pope Francis said in his Angelus address Sunday.
Pope Francis Supports Project to "free" Virgin Mary from Mafia Exploitation in Italy
Pope Francis has praised a new initiative aimed at countering the abuse of Marian devotions by mafia organizations, who use her figure to wield power and exert control
Pope Francis Urges Catholics to Follow ‘God’s Logic’
Pope Francis urged Catholics Sunday to follow “God’s logic” by taking responsibility for the welfare of others.
Be Inspired by the Virgin Mary, Pope Francis Tells Youth at Medjugorje
Pope Francis has urged young people gathered in Medjugorje to imitate the Virgin Mary by abandoning themselves to God.
Pope Francis Appoints New Personal Secretary
Pope Francis appointed an official from the Vatican Secretariat of State as his new personal secretary Saturday.
Vatican Issues Manual for Bishops on Handling Reports of Sexual Abuse of Minors
The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith issued Thursday a manual to help bishops and dioceses follow Church procedure in respect to accusations of sexual abuse of a minor by a cleric.
Pope Francis Advances Cause of Teen Who Died of Bone Cancer
The Vatican announced Saturday that Pope Francis has recognized the heroic virtues of a 14-year-old Italian boy who died in 1963.
Pope Francis Calls on Christians to Recognize the Face of Christ in Migrants
Pope Francis offered Mass Wednesday asking the Virgin Mary to help Christians recognize the face of Christ in each migrant and refugee.
Peace Threatened as Health and Economic Crises Continue: Vatican-Based Ghanaian Cardinal
A Vatican cardinal has said that the world is facing a “tsunami” of humanitarian crises caused by the coronavirus emergency, conflict, and decreased security around the globe.
Pope Francis Appoints Apostolic Visitor for Ethiopian Catholics in US and Canada
Pope Francis appointed an apostolic visitor Thursday for Ethiopian Catholics in the United States and Canada.
Pope Francis Makes Donation to World Food Programme as Pandemic Causes Rising Hunger
Pope Francis has made a donation to the World Food Programme as the organization works to feed 270 million people this year amid rising hunger caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Cardinal Sarah Remains Head of Vatican Liturgy Department after 75th Birthday
Cardinal Robert Sarah said Wednesday he would continue to serve as prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship beyond his 75th birthday.
Pope Francis Names Lay Finance Expert as Secretary of Vatican ‘central bank’
Pope Francis Monday appointed Fabio Gasperini, an Italian financial adviser working at Ernst and Young, to the second-ranking position at the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See (APSA).
“We all have an appointment with God in the night of our lives”: Pope Francis
In our darkest moments God awaits us and is ready to transform us, Pope Francis said at his general audience Wednesday.
