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Authority is about consistency and testimony – Pope Francis
“Jesus taught as one having authority”. As Jesus preaches in the synagogue, the evangelist focuses on the reaction among the people to…
Pope Benedict XVI defends celibacy priesthood
Retired Pope Benedict XVI has coauthored a new book defending the Catholic Church's practice of a celibate priesthood, in a shocking move…
Pope urges mothers to breastfeed during mass if necessary
On the occasion of the Feast of the Baptism of Jesus Christ, the Holy Father addressed the parents of the children present:…
Photo Story: Pope Francis holds audience with members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See
Pope Francis on Thursday addressed diplomats accredited to the Holy See during an audience for the traditional exchange of New Year greetings,…
Photo Story: Pope Francis leads Angelus prayer on the feast of the Epiphany
Pope Francis leads his Angelus prayer on the Solemnity of the Epiphany from the window of his office overlooking St. Peter's Square…
Pope Francis invites people to descend from pride pedestals
Pope Francis apologized Wednesday for losing his patience with a woman who grabbed his arm in St. Peter’s Square on New Year’s…
Archbishop Antoine Camilleri starts his mission as Apostolic Nuncio to Ethiopia
Incoming Apostolic Nuncio to Ethiopia, Archbishop Antoine Camilleri, has arrived in Addis Ababa. Archbishop Camilleri expressed his deepest gratitude for the warm…
“Christmas reminds us that God continues to love us all, even the worst of us” – Pope Francis
Pope Francis led the world's 1.3 billion Roman Catholics into Christmas on Tuesday, urging them not to let the Church's failings lead…
Who is ‘Papabile’ for the role of Dean of the College of Cardinals
Angelo Sodano, at 92 years of age, has resigned from his position as Dean of the College of Cardinals. The process to…
Major abuse data by ‘Legion of Christ’ Mexican religious order leader released on same day of Sodano’s resignation
The Legion of Christ religious order, which was discredited by its pedophile founder and the cult-like practices he imposed, says an internal…
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Cardinal Angelo Sodano as dean of College of Cardinals
Pope Francis Saturday accepted the resignation of Cardinal Angelo Sodano as dean of the College of Cardinals and declared that the position…
Vatican tribunal now overwhelmed by clergy abuse cases
The Vatican office responsible for processing clergy sex abuse complaints has seen a record 1,000 cases reported from around the world this…