Vatican

The poor will be at the heart of Pope Francis’ fifth visit to Assisi

Ahead of Pope Francis’ visit to Assisi on Friday, the local bishop has said that the pope’s trip serves as…

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Pope Francis urges French Catholic bishops to console victims in wake of abuse report

As Catholic bishops from across France meet this week at the shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes to discuss a…

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It’s official: Pope Francis will travel to Cyprus and Greece in December

The Vatican officially announced on Friday that Pope Francis will travel to Cyprus and Greece on Dec. 2-6. The four-day…

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Pope calls for international commitment to eliminate child labour

In a message to the General Director of the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization, Pope Francis calls for a joint…

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Pope Francis: Graves of war dead cry a message of peace

The Pope celebrates Mass at the French Military Cemetery in Rome, on the feast of All Souls. In his homily,…

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Pope Francis: ‘Let us not forget that crises are also windows of opportunity’

The world is facing ecological, social, and healthcare crises, but it is vital to remember that “crises are also windows…

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Pope Francis: ‘The supreme rule regarding fraternal correction is love’

Pope Francis said on Wednesday that fraternal correction must always be guided by love. Speaking at the general audience in the Vatican’s…

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Pope Francis celebrates All Souls’ Day Mass at military cemetery in Rome

Pope Francis visited a military cemetery in Rome to pray on All Souls’ Day and offered Mass for the faithful…

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Pope Francis prays for deceased popes on All Souls’ Day

Pope Francis on Tuesday prayed before the tombs of deceased popes in the crypt beneath St. Peter’s Basilica. Francis visited…

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Pope Francis on All Saints’ Day: True happiness is found by following Jesus

On All Saints’ Day, Pope Francis said true happiness does not come from being young, rich, or successful, as the…

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