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A guide to Christianity for the 21st Century: the new Apostolic Exhortation of Pope Francis

On April 9, which this year marks the transferred Solemnity of the Annunciation, the Vatican releases the latest Apostolic Exhortation from Pope Francis: Gaudete et exsultate: On the call to holiness in today’s world. 

Pope Francis on Divine Mercy Sunday: ‘Contemplate boundless love’

On the Second Sunday of Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday, Pope Francis’ homily focuses on Doubting Thomas’ who eventually “falls in love with the Lord.” 

Pope Francis greets those present before praying the Regina Coeli

Before praying the Regina Coeli at the end of the Divine Mercy Sunday liturgy, Pope Francis greeted members of the faithful present. 

Pope Francis appeals for peace in Syria

After praying the Regina Coeli with the faithful gathered in St Peter’s Square on Divine Mercy Sunday, Pope Francis made a special appeal on behalf of Syria. 

5th anniversary of Pope Francis taking possession of the Diocese of Rome

Pope Francis celebrated his first Mass as Pope in the Cathedral of St. John Lateran on April 7, 2013. 

Pope Francis meets 500 members of the Emmanuel Community

In the Vatican’s Sala Clementina, Pope Francis meets with 500 members of the Emmanuel Community taking part in an annual meeting in Rome. 

Pope appoints new bishop in Tagum, the Philippines

Pope Francis has appointed Fr. Medil S. Aseo, 63, as the new bishop of Tagum Diocese in southern Philippines. 

Pope to Prado priests: ‘Poor need to hear Gospel’

The Holy Father tells the Priests of Prado that the poor have a right to hear about Jesus Christ and the Gospel and that their job is to do so with missionary ... 

Pope meets founder of Latin America study center

Pope Francis thanks Ms. Henryane de Chaponay, founder of the Study Centre for Development in Latin America, for her work for peace and defense of human rights. 

Pope sends videomessage to Spanish religious

Pope Francis says, we must avoid “electoral campaigning” or “advertising campaigns” because “God’s call does not work through marketing models”. 

Pope’s message for commemoration of Korea's bloody Jeju Uprising

Pope Francis hopes that the 70th anniversary of the massacre will be an occasion to promote healing and reconciliation. 

Vatican Promoter of Justice issues arrest warrant for Msgr Capella

On Saturday morning at the request of the Vatican Promoter of Justice, the investigating Magistrate of the Vatican City State Tribunal, an arrest warrant was ... 

Vatican Museums offer new dawn tours

The initiative offers exclusive, early morning tours and breakfast with breathtaking views over the dome of St Peter's Basilica 

New president of ICMC on Pope's moral leadership for migrants 

Australian lawyer Anne Gallagher says Pope Francis' message of "hope and compassion" can help to address fears relating to migration and national security ... 

Archb. Pizzaballa creates a 'personal parish' to serve migrants and refugees in Jerusalem

The Apostolic Administrator of Jerusalem explains what is behind his decision to establish a 'personal parish for migrants and refugees' and an episcopal ... 

Indian faith leaders condemn exploitation of religion

Leaders of India’s Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jain, Muslim and Sikh communities came together and condemned the use of religion to disrupt dialogue and social ... 

Claims of a chemical attack leaves 70 dead in Syria

The Syrian government resumed an offensive against the town of Douma on Saturday. Allegations are surfacing that chemical weapons were used in the attack. 

Canada mourns after deadly collision involving youth hockey team

A bus carrying a youth hockey team was involved in a collision Friday in which fourteen people were killed. Bishop Hagemoen of Saskatoon, Canada, says the ... 

World Health Day - call for universal health coverage 

According to the WHO chief, universal health coverage is key to safer, fairer world 

Church in South Africa looks to Zuma prosecution with hope 

Friday saw the first hearing in the corruption trial against Jacop Zuma which is seen as a first step in reaffirming much needed accountability for South ... 

Daughter of former Russian spy recovering after poison gas 

Yulia Skripal, the daughter of former Russian spy Sergei Skripal, is said to be recovering after she was poisoned in a nerve gas attack in the UK.