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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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Trust in God, humanity makes world shine brighter, papal preacher says

During his Advent reflection for Pope Francis and the Roman Curia, the papal preacher reflected on the need for a courageous trust in God, oneself and others. Trust, he...

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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.

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Pope calls for end to foreign debt, death penalty ahead of Jubilee Year

In his World Peace Day message, Pope Francis urges nations to abolish the death penalty, forgive developing nations' debts and allocate arms spending to fight hunger and...

Our Lady of Guadalupe is a Powerful Reminder That We Are All Called to Be One in Christ Jesus

The Catholic Church commemorates the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of the Americas, on December 12. Besides this Marian feast day and devotion to the Blessed...

New Glossary Breaks Ground in Tackling Antisemitism Through a Catholic Lens

The American Jewish Committee (AJC), in partnership with the USCCB's Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs, released "Translate Hate: The Catholic Edition."

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Hope is an 'active virtue' that makes good things happen, pope says

Concluding a series of audience talks about the Holy Spirit, Pope Francis said the Spirit gives believers the strength to act on and share hope.

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Thanking donors for Vatican creche, Christmas tree, pope prays for peace

The Nativity scene in St. Peter's Square was unveiled and the Christmas tree illuminated late Dec. 7, but there was some controversy over another Nativity scene made in...

Bishops’ Grants Seek to Bring the Gospel to the Poor, Vulnerable, and Oppressed in U.S., and Overseas

The bishops who serve on the five subcommittees of the Committee on National Collections met recently and awarded nearly 500 grants totaling more than $19.5 million to...