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Pope Francis names Mexican-born Bishop coadjutor of San Bernardino

Dec 03, 2019

Pope Francis Monday named Bishop Alberto Rojas, an auxiliary bishop of Chicago, to be coadjutor of the Diocese of San Bernardino, California, and serve alongside Bishop Gerald Barnes until Barnes’ retirement.
Evangelizers are like angels, bringing good news to the world

Dec 03, 2019

A thirst for God and for his true and undying love is rooted in the heart of every human being, Pope Francis said.
Pope to sign document on the meaning and value of the manger in Greccio

Dec 02, 2019

Francis expressed his "concern" for the situation in Iraq. "I learnt with sorrow,” he explained, “that the protests in recent days were met with a harsh reaction, which has caused dozens of victims.”
Pope visits place of first Nativity Scene, in Italian town of Greccio

Dec 02, 2019

Pope Francis makes a brief visit to the Italian town of Greccio on Sunday, to sign his Apostolic Letter “Admirabile signum” on importance of the Christmas crèche.
Pope at Mass: Consumerism is a virus that attacks the faith

Dec 02, 2019

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on Sunday for the Congolese community of Rome, praying for peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo and denouncing those who enrich themselves through the arms trade.
Pope Francis laments violence against Iraqi protesters

Dec 02, 2019

As violence against protesters escalates in Iraq, Pope Francis expresses his concern and sadness over the death of more than 400 people during the last two months.
Pope at Angelus: Advent helps us find Jesus in the needs of others

Dec 02, 2019

Ahead of the Angelus prayer on Sunday, Pope Francis reflects on the meaning of the Advent season, and invites us to pay attention to the needs of those around us who suffer.
Pope writes Apostolic Letter on the significance of the Christmas crèche

Dec 02, 2019

Pope Francis has written an Apostolic Letter on the meaning and importance of the nativity scene. He signed the Letter during his visit on Sunday afternoon to the Italian town of Greccio.
Pope to school children: “I can” must become “we can together”

Dec 02, 2019

Pope Francis on Saturday met some 3,500 school boys and girls, aged 6-16, along with their parents and teachers, who participated in the “I Can” Children’s Global Summit in Rome.
Pope: Evangelisers are like guardian angels, messengers of goodness

Dec 02, 2019

“The joy of the Gospel springs from the encounter with Jesus,” Francis said. “It is when we meet the Lord that we are inundated by that love of which he alone is capable. [. . .] Because, at that point, the need to proclaim it arises spontaneously and becomes irrepressible.