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Pope: Cardinal Etchegaray, a zealous pastor with deep faith

Sep 06, 2019

Pope Francis has expressed his condolences for the death of French Cardinal Roger Etchegaray. The president emeritus of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, and of the Pontifical Council “Cor Unum” died on 4 September in Cambo-les-Bains, France, at the age of 96.
Lead the Earth towards life rather than death

Sep 06, 2019

“Let us guide the planet towards life rather than death!” This is Pope Francis’ appeal launched on the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation.
Pope Francis greets heads of states on his way to Mozambique

Sep 05, 2019

While in flight on his way to Mozambique, Pope Francis sent telegrams to the heads of state as he flew over each of their countries.
Cardinal Pimiento of Colombia dies at age 100

Sep 05, 2019

Cardinal José de Jesús Pimiento Rodríguez, Archbishop emeritus of Manizales, died on 3 September. At age 100, he was the oldest cardinal.
Pope Francis appoints three new Apostolic Nuncios

Sep 04, 2019

Pope Francis appoints three new Apostolic Nuncios: Monsignor Antoine Camilleri, Paolo Rudelli and Paolo Borgia.
Pope: A Synod is not a survey, it is the presence of the Holy Spirit

Sep 03, 2019

Pope Francis meets with bishops of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church and speaks about the role of the Holy Spirit in synodality.
Pope to Oncologists: Cancer treatment must be personalized

Sep 03, 2019

Pope Francis meets members of the Italian Association of Medical Oncology and reminds them that euthanasia promotes a utilitarian vision of the human person.
Pope's September prayer intention: For protecting the oceans

Sep 02, 2019

Pope Francis releases a video message accompanying his prayer intention for September, which is that the world's seas and oceans may be protected.
Pope at Angelus: Jesus invites us to humility and selfless generosity

Sep 02, 2019

At the Angelus in St Peter’s Square on Sunday, Pope Francis says that Jesus, “invites us to selfless generosity, to open the way for a much greater joy: that of being partakers of God's own love.”
Pope’s appeal to pray, reflect, and act to safeguard creation

Sep 02, 2019

Pope Francis invites the faithful to pray, reflect and act to protect an endangered environment in a message released to mark the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation.