Share Zeal for the Gospel, Pope Says
Citing missionary saints, Pope Francis encourages people, especially the young, to nurture missionary zeal through prayer and staying close to Christ.
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Migration Must Be Free, Not Forced, Says Pope
In his message for the upcoming World Day of Migrants and Refugees on Sept. 24, Pope Francis says that migration should never be forced with people being displaced from their homelands, but rather chosen freely and undertaken with safety and dignity.
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Are You Ready for World Youth Day? Pope Asks
With plans set for World Youth Day to be held Aug. 1-6 in Lisbon, Portugal, Pope Francis asks young people to make the world more humane.
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Pope Lauds Humanitarian Corridors for Migrants, Refugees
Pope Francis thanked organizations that run humanitarian corridors offering safe, legal passage to migrants and refugees in Europe.
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Pope Brought New Style to Rome
As the 10-year anniversary of Pope Francis’ papacy approaches, Catholics recognize that he brought a new style of leadership to Rome.
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Pope Has Opened Paths for Women in the Church
On International Women’s Day, leaders take stock of Pope Francis’ changes to give women greater roles in the Church.
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Pope to Youth: Skip Google, Go to God
In Bahrain, Pope Francis visits a Catholic school attended by students of many faiths and tells them to seek God for advice.
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Pope: Welcome Migrants, Seek Peace
Pope Francis’ message on the World Day for Migrants and Refugees includes an appeal for peace, especially in Myanmar, Cameroon and Ukraine.
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Pope: Wise Elders Are “a Light for Others”
Pope Francis concludes his catechesis on old age, teaching that the wisdom of elders is a blessing for both young and old.
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Poverty and Inequality Drive Child Labor, Pope Says
Child labor, on the rise in developing countries, must be remedied by addressing root causes of poverty and inequality, Pope Francis writes.
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World Day of Prayer for Vocations
The Vatican has released Pope Francis’ prayer, focusing on mission and evangelization as a shared calling, for this Sunday’s World Day of Prayer for Vocations.
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Sri Lanka’s 2019 Easter Bombings Commemorated
On the third anniversary of suicide attacks that killed 260 people and injured 500 others, Pope Francis and Sri Lanka’s bishops honor victims and seek justice.
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