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Seven 20th-century Romanian Bishops declared martyrs

Mar 20, 2019

Pope Francis declared Tuesday the martyrdom of seven Greek-Catholic bishops killed by the communist regime in Romania in the mid-20th century.
Pope to Court of Audit: May Christ motivate you to serve for the Common Good

Mar 19, 2019

Pope Francis meets in audience members of Italy’s Court of Audit, urging them to use their positions to serve the common good. The Court of Audit is a constitutional institution in Italy that has consultative, review, and jurisdictional functions, including monitoring public finances and the administration of the state.
Pope Francis at Mass: Imitate the mercy of the Lord

Mar 19, 2019

During the Mass celebrated in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta, the Pope speaks about the mercy of God and offers some suggestions for living the time of Lent to its fullness.
French cardinal, convicted of abuse cover-up, meets pope

Mar 19, 2019

French cardinal, convicted of abuse cover-up, meets pope
On Lenten retreat, Pope Francis reflected on 'Gaudium et spes'

Mar 18, 2019

Pope Francis said Friday that he senses resistance to Gaudium et spes, a document the pope said he reflected much upon during his Lenten retreat this week.
Pope Angelus: Appeal for prayer and peace following NZ attacks

Mar 18, 2019

Pope Francis during the Sunday Angelus appeals for renewed gestures of peace and prayer to combat hatred and violence following the massacres at two mosques in New Zealand.
Pope at Angelus: Let us fix our gaze on the light of Christ

Mar 18, 2019

Before the recitation of the Marian prayer, the Pope contemplates the events of the Transfiguration on this second Sunday of Lent.
Pope Francis receives President of Republic of South Sudan

Mar 18, 2019

The Holy See Press Office gives details of Pope Francis’ meeting with the President of the Republic of South Sudan in the Vatican.
Pope: Cooperation is a way to show the closeness that Jesus taught us

Mar 17, 2019

"It is a strong sign of hope when the social doctrine of the Church does not remain as a dead word or an abstract discourse, but rather becomes living thanks to men and women of good will, who give it flesh and concreteness, transforming it into personal and social gestures, concrete, visible and useful".
Pope meets top Mormon leaders

Mar 16, 2019

Pope Francis welcomed top officials of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Vatican the day before the officials inaugurated their f