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Pope entrusts sinners to Mary in prayer for Immaculate Conception

Pope Francis visits Rome’s Piazza di Spagna on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception and prays that Our Lady may help free us from corruption of heart. 

Pope to Seminarians: Remain close to God to avoid clericalism and rigidity

Pope Francis on Monday receives seminarians from the Pontifical Regional Seminary Flaminio located in Bologna on the occasion of the hundredth anniversary of ... 

Pope encourages education centred on the person and the environment 

Pope Francis meets supporters of the organization “A Chance in Life”, founded in 1945 and dedicated to serving disadvantaged youth through education and ... 

Pope at Angelus: May our whole life be a “yes” to God

The Blessed Virgin Mary, conceived without sin and full of grace, is at the centre of today's feast. In his reflection before the Angelus, the Pope highlights ... 

Cardinal Tagle is the new Prefect of Propaganda Fide

Cardinal Filoni becomes Grand Master of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre. The Archbishop of Manila succeeds him at the head of the Congregation for the ... 

Pope urges cinema to continue to be a school of humanism

Pope Francis on Saturday received in audience members of Italy’s Catholic Association of Community Cinema Hall Operators (ACEC). 

Pope to Catholic NGOs: Move forward with courage and hope

Pope Francis welcomed Papal representatives, representatives of Dicasteries of the Roman Curia, and members of Catholic-inspired NGOs to the “See of Peter” on ... 

Pope urges researchers on social issues to smell like sheep

Pope Francis on Friday received in audience the officials and staff of the Italian weekly magazine, “Aggiornamenti Sociali”. In a prepared text he handed them, ... 

Pope to Italian notaries: Uphold the law in justice and charity

Pope Francis meets with representatives of Italy’s National Notary Fund, and urges notaries public to mediate the law in respect for the dignity and rights of ... 

Pope at Mass: We base our lives on Christ, not on appearances

In his homily at Mass in the Casa Santa Marta on Thursday, Pope Francis reminds us that our lives are built upon the “eternal Rock”, who is the Lord, and in Him ... 

Pope at Mass: Today the Church praises “littleness”

The Spirit of God can only germinate in a humble heart, Pope Francis says in his homily at the daily Mass. The Holy Father says that God’s revelation always ... 

When the 'shoeshine' boys sped up the 'Scala Regia'

Pope Francis on Monday received in audience a group of supporters and friends of the organization “A Chance in Life”. The foundation runs what are known as ... 

Cardinal Czerny: My family during World War II

In a Vatican News exclusive, Cardinal Michael Czerny, SJ, the Under-Secretary of the Migrants and Refugees Section of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human ... 

Fr Cantalamessa gives first Advent reflection to Pope and Roman Curia

The Preacher of the Papal Household, Fr Raniero Cantalamessa, gives his first Advent reflection at the Redemptoris Mater Chapel in the Apostolic Palace. Below ... 

Australian Catholic Youth urged to rebuild Christ's Church

“Listen to What the Spirit is Saying” is the theme of the December 8-10 Australian Catholic Youth Festival 2019 (ACYF19), promoted by the Office for Youth of ... 

SAT-7 satellite TV beaming the Christian message of hope to a troubled region

A Christian Satellite TV network bringing hope, education and entertainment to millions of Arabic-speakers in 21 countries across the Middle East and North ... 

Huma’s parents appeal to Pope: “Francis, help us!”

The parents of a 14-year-old Christian Huma Younas have asked Pope Francis and civil authorities for help after their daughter was kidnapped and forced to marry ... 

Mexico welcomes US move to hold off designating drug cartels as terrorist cells

Mexico`s President is welcoming a decision from US President Donald Trump to temporarily hold off designating Mexican drug cartels as terrorist cells. 

Austria and Moldova uncover nuclear smuggling ring

Europe's police agency says authorities in Austria and Moldova have broken up an organized crime ring suspected of smuggling nuclear materials. The revelations ... 

Germany's Merkel visits Auschwitz amid rising anti-semitism

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has visited the former German Nazi death camp Auschwitz amid concerns about rising anti-semitism in Germany and Europe and ... 

Massive strikes interrupt France's daily life

Massive strikes over proposed pension reforms bring France to a stand-still, gripping transport systems, closing schools, and leaving garbage piled high. The ...