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Loreto: Pope signs Apostolic Exhortation to young people

Pope Francis signs his post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation to young people, entitled “Christ lives”, during his pastoral visit to Loreto on Monday. 

Pope in Loreto: Mary’s House a home for youth, families, sick

During a brief pastoral visit to the Italian city of Loreto, Pope Francis calls the House of Mary a home for young people, families, and the sick, where all can ... 

Loreto: the Popes and young people

Pope Francis’ pastoral visit to the Sanctuary of Loreto highlights a strong and ancient bond between the Popes and Loreto. 

Pope Francis on pastoral visit to Loreto

Ahead of his Monday pastoral visit to the Italian city of Loreto, Pope Francis asks the faithful gathered at the Sunday Angelus address for prayers. 

Pope at Angelus: ‘don’t take advantage of God’s patience’

Pope Francis on Sunday invited the faithful to conversion telling them to trust in God’s mercy but not to abuse it. 

Pope to Catholic-school students: ‘Trust yourselves!’

Pope Francis holds a Q&A session with the students of a Catholic school in Padua, and tells them to find their main point of reference in themselves, with the ... 

Pope accepts resignation of Chilean Cardinal Ricardo Ezzati

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Chilean Cardinal Ricardo Ezzati and appointed a temporary apostolic administrator to govern the Archdiocese of ... 

Pope Francis reaches out to Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Malawi

A monetary contribution has been sent on behalf of Pope Francis to the people of southeast Africa suffering the devastating effects of Cyclone Idai. 

Pope to Youth Tourism Centre: help others open their eyes to the world

Pope Francis greeted members of the Italian Youth Tourism Centre in the Vatican, inviting them to continue in their quest to help young travelers open their ... 

Pope: World Water Day urges defense of water access

Pope Francis releases a message to mark World Water Day, and says the misery of those who lack water challenges us to value this indispensable good and ... 

Pope grieves for victims of Iraq ferry accident

Pope Francis has expressed sorrow for a ferry accident in Iraq in which scores of people have died, and is praying for the victims. 

Pope: St. Cyril still relevant for Czech and Slovak societies 

Pope Francis on March 22 met a delegation of parliamentarians from the Czech Republic and Slovakia on the occasion of the 1150th death anniversary of St. Cyril. ... 

Pope to Scholas Occurrentes: young people are the “now” of God

Pope Francis launches the “Programming for Peace” initiative, during a visit to the new Rome office of Scholas Occurrentes. 

Holy Week in the Vatican with the Pope

The Office of the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff releases details of Holy Week 2019 ceremonies presided over by Pope Francis. 

Nigerian Cardinal thanks Pope and calls out politicians

Following a papal appeal on Sunday, Nigerian Cardinal John Onaiyekan says his people are grateful to Pope Francis for his prayers and for highlighting the ... 

CAFOD appeals for help for victims of Cyclone Idai

CAFOD and Disasters Emergency Committee join forces to reach hundreds of thousands of people affected by Cyclone Idai across Southern Africa. Their appeal for ... 

Yemen: 4 years of war on children

Save the Children is the largest Aid Organisation in Yemen, attempting to help save the 14 million people at risk of famine, and the 2 million children risking ... 

British PM holds crisis Brexit meeting

Senior Conservative Party figures have urged Theresa May to recognize her political defeats and leave the prime minister’s post. However, there was no ... 

Venezuelan bishops condemn arrest of opposition leader's Chief of Staff

The Bishops of Venezuela have condemned the arrest of the opposition leader’s Chief of Staff saying the move violates his fundamental human rights . Marrero's ... 

World Water Day: How to leave no one behind

World Water Day, marked by the United Nations on Friday, March 22nd, is about tackling the water crisis by addressing the reasons why so many people are without ...