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Benedict XVI 'did theology on his knees,' Pope Francis says
Pope Francis has written the introduction to a new collection of the late Pope Benedict XVI's writings on "principal themes of the Christian faith."
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On New Year's, pope calls for taking the risk of changing the world
What can you do to make 2023 a happy new year? Celebrating Mass Jan. 1, Pope Francis said that "so many people, in the church and in society, are waiting for the good...
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Papal message for World Peace Day: War, hunger, turmoil are connected
"What signs of life and hope can we see to help us move forward and try to make our world a better place?" Pope Francis asked in his message for World Peace Day, which...
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Pope's 2022: A year dominated by war, problems walking
A look back at Pope Francis' 2022, a year he continued to travel despite increased mobility problems, but above all a year in which he prayed and pleaded for an end to...
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UPDATE: Pope Francis asks prayers for ailing Pope Benedict
The Vatican said Dec. 30 that retired Pope Benedict XVI continues to be in serious, but stable condition and was able to participate in Mass celebrated in his room...
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Listen to the cries of the newborn Prince of Peace, pope says on Christmas
In his Christmas message, Pope Francis encouraged people to pay less attention to presents and more to prayer, particularly for Ukraine and other places where war and...
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Bring hope to others, justice for the poor, pope says at Christmas Mass
Jesus came into the world at Christmas "to touch our hearts and to tell us that love alone is the power that changes the course of history," Pope Francis said in his...
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Gospel call to conversion lasts a lifetime, pope tells Curia officials
In his annual pre-Christmas speech to cardinals and top officials of the Roman Curia, Pope Francis focused on the need all Christians and all Christian communities have...
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Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Bishop Roger Foys of the Diocese of Covington; Appoints Father John Iffert of the Diocese of Belleville as Successor
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Roger J. Foys, 75, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Covington and has appointed Father John Iffert, a...
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USCCB President Offers Continued Prayers for Holy Father’s Recovery from Surgery
WASHINGTON – As the world awaits to hear updates from the Holy See on the continued recovery of Pope Francis after his surgery last weekend, Archbishop José H. Gomez of...