Pope Calls for Cease-Fire in Holy Land
Pope Francis calls for a cease-fire in the Holy Land; his foreign minister speaks with Iran’s foreign minister about not escalating conflict.
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Pope Calls for Hostages’ Release, Voices Concern for Gaza Civilians
Pope Francis expressed sorrow for the terrorist acts of Hamas and called for the release of Israeli hostages, while at the same time stating concern for the residents of Gaza.
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Pope Announces New Document to Follow Laudato Si’
As the ecumenical World Day of Prayer for Care of Creation approaches, held Sept. 1 and beginning the Season of Creation, Pope Francis announces a follow up document to his 2015 Laudato Si’.
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Our Lady of Guadalupe Encounter Based in Respect, Pope Says
Pope Francis reflects on Our Lady of Guadalupe and the importance of respect for cultural roots in his weekly general audience.
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On the Assumption, Pope Francis Prays for Peace
During his Angelus address today, the Feast of the Assumption, Pope Francis calls for peace, especially in Ukraine.
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Pray at Pentecost for Courage to Evangelize, Pope Says
As Pentecost approaches, celebrated this year on May 28, Pope Francis encourages Christians to spread the Gospel and cites the example of Korean martyr St. Andrew Kim Taegon.
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Pope Francis Names a Peace Envoy to Ukraine
Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, who says “war is a pandemic,” was appointed by the pope to lead a special initiative for peace in Ukraine.
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True Faith Is Open to Others, Pope Repeats in Hungary
During his visit, Pope Francis calls upon Hungary to open its doors not only to Ukrainians but to all migrants and to others in need.
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Vocation Means Sharing God’s Love, Pope Says
On the 2023 World Day of Prayer for Vocations, Pope Francis said that vocations are like a symphony played on diverse instruments in harmony.
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Pope: Martyrs Witness to the Power of Love
During his weekly general audience, Pope Francis honors the memory of martyrs and names seven Missionaries of Charity sisters killed in Yemen in 1998 and 2016.
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‘Keyboard Warriors’ Don’t Evangelize, They Just Argue, Pope Says
Pope Francis says sharing the Gospel requires literally “going out” and not just being “keyboard warriors” who argue with others online.
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Pope: May Easter Joy Break through War
During his Easter address, Pope Francis prayed that the joy of Easter would break through “the gloom” of war.
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