‘Pilgrims of Hope’: Vatican Prepares for Holy Year
Millions of pilgrims are expected to journey to Rome for the Jubilee, with millions more participating in their home countries.
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Pope Calls for Investigation of Possible Genocide in Gaza
Pope Francis, in a book released on Sunday, calls on the international community to discern whether Israel’s war on Gaza shows “characteristics of genocide.”
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Pope Francis: Devotion to Mary Leads People to Jesus
During his general audience today, Pope Francis said Christians should be like Mary, open to God so the Holy Spirit can work in the world.
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Papal Envoy Visits Russia to Discuss Ukraine
Cardinal Matteo Zuppi of Bologna travels to Russia in efforts to restore peace and recover more than 19,000 deported Ukrainian children.
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Mission Is Common Goal of Synod and Ecumenism, Pope Says
On the anniversary of the Second Vatican Council’s opening, Pope Francis pauses the Synod of Bishops to pray for ecumenism with leaders of other faiths.
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Pope Francis Thanks God for Trip to Asia
Pope Francis says his Sept. 2-13 trip to Asia and the Pacific allowed him to fulfill his dream as...
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All People Are Gifts from God, Pope Says in Papua New Guinea
During his visit to Papua New Guinea, Pope Francis hears from local people and encourages the promotion of Gospel values.
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Pope’s World Peace Day Message to Focus on Hope, Forgiveness
The pope’s World Day of Peace message during the Holy Year 2025 will be inspired by the themes of “hope and forgiveness.”
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Pope Pleads for Military Restraint in the Middle East
Avoid a “spiral of violence” in the Middle East, urged Pope Francis after Iran’s launch of drones and missiles against Israel.
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Pope Sends Good Friday Message to El Salvador
Pope Francis sends a message to El Salvador for Good Friday, urging Salvadorans — and all...
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Pope Francis: Emulate Jesus by Accepting Human Fragility
Christians today, like Jesus’ disciples 2,000 years ago, need to see how Christ encountered people and welcomed them in their fragility.
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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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