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Analysis: What’s behind rumors that Pope Francis will resign?

Despite ongoing rumors, there is no confirmation that Pope Francis is drafting a document that defines the role and tasks…

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Young mother of three advances along path to sainthood

Pope Francis authorizes the promulgation of Decrees concerning the heroic virtues of the Servants of God Enrica Beltrame Quattrocchi, the…

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Pope urges Italian Bishops to make parishes ‘schools of service’

Pope Francis sends his greetings to a meeting of Bishops serving rural areas in Italy, and urges them to let…

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Pope names Sr. Smerilli as secretary of Dicastery for Human Development

Pope Francis appoints Sr. Alessandra Smerilli, FMA, as the interim Secretary of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development and…

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Pope Francis: ‘Hypocrisy in the Church is particularly detestable’

Pope Francis said on Wednesday that hypocrisy within the Church is “particularly detestable.” Speaking at the general audience in the…

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Laudato si’: ‘Science offers faith tools amid climate crisis’

As Pope Francis meets with the members of the Laudato si’ Movement, the climate scientist, Gregory Asner explains that science…

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Pope Francis sends $230,000 for Haiti earthquake victims

Pope Francis will send over $230,000 in aid for victims of the Haiti earthquake which struck Aug. 14. The amount…

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Pope Francis, Ad Council collaborate to promote COVID-19 vaccines in the Americas

Pope Francis, along with six cardinals and archbishops from North, South, and Central America, worked in collaboration with the Ad…

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Pope Francis: ‘What justifies us is Jesus Christ’

Pope Francis said Wednesday that Catholics must observe the commandments with the knowledge that justification comes from Jesus Christ. “Do…

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Pope Francis on Assumption feast: ‘Humility is the way that leads to heaven’

On the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Pope Francis gave a reminder that God exalts those…

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