‘Fraternity, Tears, Smiles’ in a Church for Everyone
The Church is for everyone, Pope Francis insists during interviews focused on the 10th anniversary of his papacy.
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Pope’s Message on Ash Wednesday: Rely on the Holy Spirit
On Ash Wednesday, Pope Francis continued his teaching on evangelization and mission, noting that divisions are overcome by the Holy Spirit.
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In South Sudan, Pope Repeats Call to End Violence
After visiting Congo, Pope Francis joins with two ecumenical leaders to bring a message of peace to war-torn South Sudan.
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Pope Delivers Rousing Message in Congo
“Hands off Africa!” Pope Francis says in an address to leaders in Congo, decrying plundering of the continent’s resources.
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Papal Message: War, Hunger, Turmoil Are Connected
The papal message for the World Peace Day is released in anticipation of the upcoming January 1, 2023, observance.
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Immaculate Conception Gives Reason to Hope, Pope Says
On the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Pope Francis says this belief shows nothing is impossible, not even peace.
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Synod Process Continues in Continental Stage
The Synod 2021-2024 has entered the continental stage, with regional representatives gathering in Rome to move the consultation forward.
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‘Dream Big’ for Peace, Pope Tells Students
Pope Francis encourages 6,000 students and teachers to emulate Saint John XXIII and the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. by seeking peace.
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Pope Writes Letter to the Ukrainian People
Nine months after the Russian invasion began, Pope Francis tells the Ukrainian people, “I carry you in my heart and in my prayers.”
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Pope Joins Pilgrims at Healing Lake
As part of a “penitential pilgrimage” to Canada to apologize to First Nations people, Pope Francis prays at a lake known for healing waters.
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In Canada, Pope Apologizes for Residential Schools
Pope Francis travels to Canada to apologize in person, on the land, to First Nations people for the trauma inflicted in residential schools.
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Vatican Official Says Pro-Life Work Still Needed
An editorial from Rome points out much widespread pro-life work is needed in the U.S., from assisting poor mothers to ending gun violence.
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