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Homily of Pope Francis on the World Day for Consecrated Life

Two old men, Simeon and Anna, wait in the temple for the fulfillment of the promise that God has made…

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Consecrated religious life: “It fascinates you, like falling in love”

Each World Day of Consecrated Life, Pope Francis celebrates Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica to honor consecrated religious like Maria…

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Pope reminds that devotion to the saints should not fall into superstition

The Pope began the general audience by joking about the topic of catechesis: the communion of saints. FRANCISCO Many times…

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Pope Francis: ‘Embrace human fraternity to stop endless destruction’

Pope Francis releases a video message to mark the 2nd International Day of Human Fraternity, and urges all people to…

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Pope to Catholic media: Check facts but always respect people

Pope Francis meets with members of the International Catholic Media Consortium, and urges journalists to remain faithful to the truth…

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Pope to the Roman Rota: Listen with a pastoral heart

Pope Francis received members of the Apostolic Tribunal of the Roman Rota on Thursday at the start of their judicial…

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Pope Francis presents new rite to install men and women as catechists, lectors

Pope Francis celebrated Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica for the Church’s third annual celebration of the Sunday of the Word…

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Pope Francis to Italy’s tax agency: Public money should serve the common good

In an audience with employees of the Italian Revenue Agency on Monday, Pope Francis recalled the Catholic Church’s teaching on…

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Pope Francis prays for the world’s sick on World Leprosy Day

Pilgrims braved the cold in St. Peter’s Square to pray the Angelus with Pope Francis. On World Leprosy Day, the…

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Pope Francis to tax workers: Please, defend public healthcare

Pope Francis met with members of Italy’s tax collection agency at the Vatican He acknowledged that the role of tax…

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