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Pope at Audience: 'communion overcomes divisions'

Pope Francis emphasizes the importance of community and the reconciling power of God’s love during his General Audience in St. Peter’s Square. 

Pope to pilgrims from Panama: thank you for your “nobility”

Pope Francis meets a group of pilgrims from Panama and thanks them for the “nobility” he experienced during the celebration of World Youth Day. 

Pope to skaters: ‘skating offers an exhilarating experience’

Pope Francis reflects on the beauty of sport in an audience with a Delegation of the International Skating Union. 

Pope Francis meets with Papal Representatives

Pope Francis dialogues with Pontifical Representatives in an audience at the Vatican on Thursday, and shares with them a "mediation" on the role of a papal ... 

Pope: The poor save us because they show us the face of Christ

Pope Francis’ message for the Third World Day of the Poor was released on Thursday. The day will be observed on Sunday 17th November. 

Pope at Mass: ‘Serve others freely, as God freely loves you’

In his homily at Mass in the Casa Santa Marta, Pope Francis reminds us that our relationship with God is completely gratuitous and requires only that we open ... 

Pope declares heroic virtue of eight prospective saints

Pope Francis receives in audience Cardinal Angelo Becciu, Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, and authorizes the promulgation of decrees ... 

Irish Bishops voice concern over religious intolerance, racism and bigotry

The Bishops of Ireland have ended their Summer General Meeting with an appeal “for a new-found respect for every human person, without exception, and a complete ... 

US Bishops vote on strategic priorities at General Assembly

In a provisional vote, U.S. Catholic Bishops approve Strategic Priorities for the 2021-24 USCCB Strategic Plan. Bishops also approve the National Directory for ... 

U.S. Bishop address abuse crisis at Spring General Assembly

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is holding its Spring General Assembly from 11-14 June. 

From slave to priest: Augustus Tolton one step closer to sainthood

Augustus Tolton is among the eight individuals whose heroic virtues were confirmed by Pope Francis in a series of decrees promulgated by the Vatican ... 

Myanmar Bishops call for end to Myitsone Dam project

The Catholic Bishops of Myanmar are calling on the government to “seriously reconsider” the Myitsone Dam project on the Irrawaddy River, describing it as a ... 

Mexico’s Bishops respond to US migration deal

The Catholic Bishops of Mexico release a statement expressing concern for a recent agreement with the United States to stem the flow of migrants traveling north ... 

Mexico’s Bishops respond to US migration deal

The Catholic Bishops of Mexico release a statement expressing concern for a recent agreement with the United States to stem the flow of migrants traveling north ... 

More bodies recovered following Danube boat accident

Four bodies are recovered from the wreckage of the Mermaid tour boat that sank in the Danube as it was lifted out of the river Tuesday morning in the Hungarian ... 

Hong Kong: protests against planned extradition bill

Hundreds of thousands of Hong Kong citizens – over a million according to rally organizers - have marched in protest against a new bill that would allow ... 

Brutal Mali attack claims 100

Reports from mail suggest around 100 people have been killed in an attack in the central region. It is said to have taken place in a village of the Dogon ethnic ...