Pope Francis
Pope Francis
Pope Francis
Pope appeals for dialogue, protecting the vulnerable in Burkina Faso
Wednesday, November 13, 201908 After one of the deadliest attacks in Burkina Faso in recent years, Pope Francis urged leaders there to do more to protect vulnerable civilians and to promote dialogue and social harmony.
Friends, family, faithful celebrate new cardinals at Vatican reception
Monday, October 7, 2019047 A long, snail-paced line of well-wishers waited to greet Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu of Kinshasa, Congo, after the ceremony in which Pope Francis placed a red hat on his head.
God conquers evil with love, forgiveness of sins, pope says at Angelus
Thursday, September 19, 2019022 God forgives sins so that joy, not sadness, can flourish once again in one's heart, Pope Francis said.
On 9/11, pope greets Vatican, Muslim leaders promoting world peace
Wednesday, September 11, 2019020 On a day remembered for the terrorist attacks against the United States, Pope Francis met with members of a committee of Muslim leaders and Vatican officials promoting a new era of dialogue and world peace.More news
Pope Francis, Bishop Burns join prayers for victims of El Paso, Dayton
Pope Francis joined Catholic Church leaders expressing sorrow after back-to-back mass shootings in the United States left at least 29 dead and dozens injured in Texas and Ohio on Aug. 3 and 4.
Sunday, August 4, 2019
Pope announces themes for upcoming World Youth Day celebrations
Announcing the themes for the next three World Youth Day celebrations, Pope Francis called on young men and women to meditate on the path of Christian life that God has called them to walk.
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
Holy Spirit conducts symphony of communion, pope says at audience
Like an orchestra conductor leading a symphony of different sounds and harmonies, the Holy Spirit creates a masterpiece of unity and communion that extols God's love, Pope Francis said. In creating this harmony, the Holy Spirit "makes the church...
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Don't let quake shake your hope, pope tells earthquake survivors
Wearing a firefighter's helmet painted white and gold for the occasion, Pope Francis entered the earthquake-damaged cathedral in Camerino and prayed before a statue of Mary missing the top of its head. The pope began his visit June 16 outside the...
Monday, June 17, 2019
Pope says he's strengthened, encouraged by talks with Benedict XVI
Pope Francis said that he continues to visit retired Pope Benedict XVI, 92, who is like a grandfather who continues to encourage him and give him strength.
Monday, June 3, 2019
All children deserve a home, pope says, encouraging adoption
With so many children in the world needing a good home and so many couples unable to have children, there must be a way to make adoption easier and less costly, Pope Francis said.
Tuesday, May 28, 2019