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Pope Francis recalls his visit to Thailand and Japan

Pope Francis’ catechesis during Wednesday’s General Audience is devoted to his Apostolic Journey to Thailand and Japan. 

Pope sends aid to Albania earthquake victims

Pope Francis sends a first contribution of 100,000 euros in aid of the Albanian population affected by a major earthquake. 

Pope receives Estonian President in Vatican

Pope Francis receives Estonian President, Kersti Kaljulaid, in audience in the Vatican. 

Pope to Nizami Ganjavi Foundation: dialogue, cooperation, understanding build fraternity 

Pope Francis on Wednesday met representatives of the Nizami Ganjavi Foundation based in Baku, Azerbaijan, encouraging its efforts in building brotherhood among ... 

Pope Francis appoints Carmelo Barbagallo to head AIF

The Holy See on Wednesday announced that Pope Francis has named Italian banker Carmelo Barbagallo as the new head of the Vatican's Financial Information ... 

Pope sends condolences to victims of Albania quake

On behalf of Pope Francis, the Cardinal Secretary of State, Pietro Parolin, sends a telegram of condolence to victims of Tuesday's earthquake in Albania. 

The Pope: not using or possessing nuclear arms will be added to the Catechism

During the in-flight press conference aboard the plane bringing him back to Rome from Japan, Pope Francis answers journalists’ questions on a variety of issues: ... 

Pope thanks the Virgin Mary after Thailand, Japan visit

Before heading to the Vatican after landing in Rome at the end of his 31st Apostolic Journey abroad, Pope Francis prayed at St. Mary Major Basilica. 

Pope arrives in Rome after Apostolic Journey 

Pope Francis has arrived in Rome at the conclusion of his 32nd Apostolic Journey abroad that took him to Thailand and Japan. During the flight from Tokyo to ... 

Pope at Sophia University in Japan: Seek, find, and spread Divine Wisdom

Pope Francis visits Sophia University in Tokyo at the conclusion of his Apostolic Visit to Japan, and affirms that “quality education should not be the ... 

Queen of Sweden at Vatican event on protection of children in digital world

An international Congress dedicated to promoting Digital Child Dignity took place in the Vatican in November. 

Cardinal Turkson: We must reverse degradation of our oceans and seas

Cardinal Peter Turkson addresses the International Maritime Organisation’s General Assembly. The theme for this 31st regular session is “Conserve and ... 

Youth Advisory Body delegate: “Young people have a place to share their experiences”

Surprised and honoured by the nomination to the Youth Advisory Body set up by the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life, Carina Baumgartner says “young people ... 

Pope's personal secretary to leave his position

The Director of the Holy See Press Office announces that Msgr. Pedacchio will be leaving his position as personal secretary to the Pope, as part of an ordinary ... 

US Bishops stand with the Pope calling for a world without nuclear arms

A statement issued by the Chairman of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops calls for action on the path to nuclear disarmament. 

Papal nuncio urges Filipinos to respect, protect life

Outgoing Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines, Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, celebrated the Solemnity of Christ the King on November 24 at the St. Vincent Ferrer ... 

Social media takes on personal face as Pope visits Sophia University

As Pope Francis concludes his Apostolic Journey to Japan, students and staff at Sophia University wonder at how they came to greet him in person. 

Christus vivit, I chose to be consecrated

One year after the Synod on young people, Catholic youth from around the world engage with "Christus vivit", Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation."It's a huge ... 

270 million international migrants send back home $689 billion

In its latest global report, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) notes international migrants make up only 3.5% of the world’s 7.7 billion ... 

Remains of Vietnamese migrants returned home

The remains of more than a dozen Vietnamese citizen who were found dead in a refrigerated truck in Britain have arrived back in Vietnam. The bodies came home ... 

Seven Islamists sentenced to death in Bangladesh's 2016 café attack

A special anti-terrorism court in Dhaka sentenced seven accused in aiding the country’s worst Islamist attack. 

Over a dozen killed in Albania's worst quake in decades 

Albanian authorities say at least 14 people have died and 600 were injured in the most powerful earthquake to hit impoverished Albania in decades. The quake was ... 

Finding God through rap music

He was angry with God and expressed his anger through the lyrics of his rap music. But God also expressed Himself in the most unexpected ways. That’s when ... 

UN marks International day for the Elimination of Violence against women

A 16-day-long campaign aims to raise aware of violence against women and improve support services for survivors.