Pope Francis

Faithful return to Vatican

A group of faithful greeted Pope Francis as he appeared at the window of the Apostolic palace after delivering his message during the Regina Coeli prayer After praying the Regina…

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Pope says Thursday will be day of prayer for all religions for end to pandemic

Thursday will be a day of prayer for all religions, Pope Francis said at his weekly general audience on Wednesday. He said he had agreed to a request from the…

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European leaders invited by Pope Francis to remain inspired by Schuman Declaration

Pope Francis turned his thoughts to Europe “on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration of 9 May 1950", reports Vatican News. The Pope said that Declaration “inspired…

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Pope Francis prays for prudence and obedience as world embarks on exit route from Covid-19 pandemic

“At this time, when indications have been given to exit out of quarantine, we pray the Lord will grant to His people, all of us, the grace of prudence and…

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Pope appeals to politicians to seek good of the country and not the good of their own parties

After celebrating the Mass yesterday, Divine Mercy Sunday, in the Church of the Holy Spirit in the Saxon District, Pope Francis resumed Masses at the Casa Santa Marta on Monday.…

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Pope calls for an all-embracing vision of the world after the coronavirus pandemic

Pope Francis called on Sunday for an all-embracing vision of the world after the Covid-19 crisis, saying moving on without global solidarity or excluding sectors of society from the recovery…

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Society has to stand behind women victims of domestic violence – Pope

Pope Francis said that society had to stand behind women victims of domestic violence, as abuse increased around the world during coronavirus lockdowns. After reciting the Regina Caeli in the library of…

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Faced with epochal challenges, this is not a time for indifference, because the whole world is suffering and needs to be united – Pope Francis

Faced with epochal challenges, this is not a time for indifference, because the whole world is suffering and needs to be united. Easter proclamation: “Christ, my hope, is risen!”. He…

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With dawn comes hope

Pope Francis presided over the most solemn and noblest of all solemnities, the Easter Vigil, on Saturday evening in a near empty St Peter's Basilica. Millions around the globe, however,…

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Priests, doctors and nurses who gave their lives are our ‘next-door neighbour’ saints – Pope Francis

Pope Francis presided over the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday in St. Peter’s Basilica. He recalled how Jesus washed the feet of the Apostles and invited the…

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A walk, a Man, Humanity … A Poem A Song – Rajt Raġel (I saw a man)

On Friday 27th March, Pope Francis meditated on the calming of the storm from the Gospel of Mark during the prayer service over which he presided on the steps of…

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Photo Story: Pope Francis celebrates Palm Sunday Mass

Pope Francis holds a palm branch as he celebrates Palm Sunday mass behind closed doors in St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican, 05 April 5, 2020, during the lockdown to stem the…

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Am I capable of weeping? – Pope Francis

“I am thinking of the many people who are weeping”, Pope Francis said, introducing the liturgy for the Fifth Sunday of Lent at the Casa Santa Marta chapel. People who…

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Pope Francis calls for immediate global ceasefire

In words following the recitation of the Marian Prayer on Sunday, Pope Francis highlighted an appeal launched by the Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres this week calling…

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The walk of hope

Why does the picture of a frail old man walking in the rain speak to us so profoundly at a moment like this? Of course, it matters that the man…

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Why are you afraid?

by Pope Francis Pope Francis meditated on the calming of the storm from the Gospel of Mark during the prayer service over which he presided on the steps of St…

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“Why are you afraid? Have you no faith? – Pope Francis

Pope Francis held the special Urbi et Orbi on Friday from the steps of St. Peter’s Basilica. Usually a colorful event reserved only for Christmas Day and Easter Sunday, this…

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Pope appeals for people to follow directives, calls for world prayer

Pope Francis appealed to people to heed what the authorities ask in times of coronavirus. "May the things the government ask you to do for the good of us all…

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I asked the Lord to stop the epidemic – Pope Francis

“During these difficult days we can find small, concrete gestures expressing closeness and concreteness towards the people closest to us, a caress for our grandparents, a kiss for our children,…

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Watch: Pope Francis goes on foot to San Marcello al Corso invoking the end of the Co-Vid19 pandemic

This afternoon, shortly after 16:00, Pope Francis, left the Vatican in as a private citizen and visited the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, to address a prayer to the Virgin,…

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Pope Francis thanks those guaranteeing public service at this time

Pope Francis began his Sunday morning liturgy at the Casa Santa Marta by recalling those who are sick and suffering. Then he asked us all to pray with him especially…

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Photo story: Pope Francis celebrates Mass at Santa Marta House

A handout picture provided by the Vatican Media shows Pope Francis celebrating Mass at Santa Marta House, Vatican City, 12 March 2020. Pope Francis has written an open letter, published…

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Covid-19: Pope offers prayer to Virgin Mary for protection

The Pope offered a prayer to the Virgin Mary on Wednesday afternoon, in a video message to mark the Diocese of Rome’s day of prayer and fasting for the coronavirus…

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Sunday Angelus to be delivered on big screen as Vatican announces that events won’t be open for public

Vatican officials announced that major papal events typically open to the public, including the Sunday Angelus and Wednesday general audience, will be closed for at least the next week. A…

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Pope Francis accepts resignation of Cardinal Philippe Barbarin as Archbishop of Lyon

Pope Francis on Friday accepted the resignation of Cardinal Philippe Barbarin as the Archbishop of Lyon, France. Cardinal Barbarin had first submitted his resignation to Pope Francis on 18 March…

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Pope cancels participation in Lenten retreat

Pope Francis is cancelling his participation at a week-long spiritual retreat in the Roman countryside because of a cold. It is the first time in his seven-year papacy that he…

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I am saddened by the news of so many displaced people, so many men, women and children who are discarded by war – Pope Francis

Pope Francis on Sunday expressed his sorrow for the plight of refugees and migrants fleeing war and asked the faithful to pray for them. “I am saddened by the news…

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Pope cancels group meetings but resumes individual official audiences

Pope Francis, who has been suffering from what the Vatican says is a “slight indisposition,” resumed official audiences with individuals in his residence on Saturday but three with groups…

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Church’s social teaching can help AI serve the common good

In the newly emerging discipline of “the ethical development of algorithms” or more simply “algor-ethics”, a critical contribution can be made by the principles of the Church’s social teaching, namely…

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Pope skips mass due to ‘mild ailment’

Pope Francis cancelled a scheduled appearance at mass in Rome on Thursday because of "a mild ailment", the Vatican said, the day after he appeared to be suffering a cold.…

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Pope Francis urges Catholics to spend more time in silence and in conversation with God

Pope Francis urged Catholics Wednesday to use the season of Lent to spend less time immersed in the chatter and noise of the world through television and their phones, and…

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Pope Francis in Bari to address a conference entitled ‘Mediterranean: Frontier of Peace’

Pope Francis on Sunday warned against “inequitable solutions” to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, saying they would only be a prelude to new crises, in an apparent reference to U.S. President Donald…

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Pope Francis receives Azerbaijan President Aliyev

Pope Francis, Saturday morning, received in audience in the Vatican President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan, who subsequently met Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, and Secretary for Relations with…

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Scene of “stolen” kiss from Pope Francis goes viral

A scene at last Wednesday’s general audience of Pope Francis held in the Paul VI has gone viral after a man in blue sweatshirt and visibly moved, managed to embrace…

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Photo story: Pope Francis holds his weekly general audience at the Vatican

Pope Francis (C, bottom) greets a group of women, including two nuns, during his weekly general audience at the Vatican, 19 February 2020. Photo: EPA-EFE/FABIO FRUSTACI

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Pope introduces one year missionary experience to all new Vatican diplomats

Pope Francis has introduced a year of missionary experience into the curriculum of those preparing to enter service in the Holy See's diplomatic corps. The Pope had foreseen this change…

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Through His law Jesus teaches us true freedom and responsibility – Pope Francis

Pope Francis on Sunday told the faithful that God came into the world to give us His Grace so we can do His will, and he explained that through His…

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Pope Francis rules against ordaining married men in Amazon

Pope Francis has ruled against ordaining married men in the Amazon region as a means of addressing the shortage of Catholic priests. Bishops backed the measure last year, but the…

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Official: Pope Francis to visit Malta on May 31st

Pope Francis will be visiting Malta on May 31st. The President and the Archbishop of Malta read the announcement made by the Vatican where the Pope announced that he accepted…

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Pope to visit Malta – reports

Pope Francis is expected to visit Malta. Newsbook.com.mt reports that it is reliably informed that His Holiness Pope Francis will be visiting Malta in the coming weeks. The visit will…

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Pope Francis calls for renewed educational covenant

Despite the objectives formulated by the UN and other international bodies, Pope Francis said humanity is in need of a renewed educational covenant “aimed at forming mature persons capable of…

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Sorry is not the hardest word for Pope Francis

Pope Francis in January met and shook hands with the woman at whom he lost his patience after being grabbed in St. Peter’s Square Dec. 31. According to a report…

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Allow yourselves to be moved and amazed – Pope Francis

Pope Francis began his Sunday Angelus by telling the faithful gathered in St Peter’s Square that the World Day for Consecrated Life reminds us of the “great treasure” in the…

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First new observance dedicated to the celebration, study and spreading of the Word of God

Pope Francis celebrated Holy Mass on ‘Sunday of the Word of God’ urging Christians to make room in their lives for the Sacred Scriptures. Sunday, 26 January, marks a…

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Pope Francis urges the faithful to be like the people of Malta, who in 60AD, welcomed and accepted St Paul and his companions in their moment of difficulty

Pope Francis urged men and women of goodwill to promote and practice a culture of welcome, especially towards vulnerable migrants in search of a better life. He decried recent government…

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