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Pope gives thanks for Jubilee preparations at New Year's Eve vespers
Pope Francis said Rome is called to welcome all people, Christian and not, during the Holy Year 2025.
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Pope praises Jimmy Carter's 'deep Christian faith'
Pope Francis recalled the former U.S. president's lifelong mission to advance peace in a telegram.
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Pope Francis' 2024: Turning 88, presiding over synod, opening Holy Year
A look back at the year that is ending. With plenty of photos.
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Pope urges war-torn world to walk through door of peace on Christmas
Pope Francis imparted his blessing and a plenary indulgence on Christmas Day.
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Pope, suffering a cold, focuses on mothers and children before Christmas
Christmas is a time of awe for the birth of the baby Jesus, but it also should be a time to thank God for the gift of human life, Pope Francis said. When you see a...
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Pope will receive outgoing US President Biden at Vatican Jan. 10
Pope Francis and outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden will meet at the Vatican next month to discuss global peace efforts. The two leaders also spoke on the phone Dec. 19...
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Support of pontifical missions reflects Jesus' love for poor, pope says
Pope Francis praised a group of Vietnamese Catholics living in the United States who support the Pontifical Mission Societies. Aiding the poor and marginalized must be...
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Pope praises popular piety during first-ever papal Mass in Corsica
Pope Francis became the first pope to travel to Corsica Dec. 15, and he praised the French island's rich heritage of popular piety.
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Nativity scenes are reminder of Lord's love and tenderness, pope says
After thanking people participating in a living Nativity scene, Pope Francis also reminded them there was still time before Christmas to go to confession where they could...
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Pope: Mary's motherhood is the essence of Guadalupe
Pope Francis said that Our Lady of Guadalupe is characterized by her simple message of motherhood while celebrating Mass for the devotion's feast day at the Vatican.