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Pope Francis renews appeal for ceasefire in Middle East

Oct 07, 2024

At the conclusion of his midday Angelus prayer, Pope Francis appeals for a ceasefire in the Middle East, a release of hostages, and facilitating humanitarian aid to those in need.
Pope prays for victims of Iran mining disaster

Oct 04, 2024

Pope Francis, in a telegram signed by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, expressed his condolences for the victims of an explosion in a coal mine in Tabas, in the northeastern region of Iran.
Pope: Prayer allows the Spirit to change our hearts

Oct 04, 2024

Pope Francis pens the preface to the book, “As Jesus Taught Us: The Prayer of Pilgrims of Hope” (Edizioni San Paolo), which will be released on Wednesday, October 9. The text is a collection of the Pope's reflections on prayer, some unpublished.
Pope to close conference focused on ending inequalities in Rome

Oct 04, 2024

Pope Francis will visit the Basilica of St. John Lateran on October 25 to attend the conclusion of a long-running conference on the theme, “The Responsibility of Christians in Response to the Expectations of Charity and Justice in the City of Rome,” a journey that began 50 years ago.
Study groups present work, goals to Synod

Oct 04, 2024

At the first General Congregation of the Synodal Assembly on October 2, members of the ten groups established by the Pope in February to explore theological and canonical aspects of various themes, along with representatives of three other Commissions, explained the work accomplished up to this point and the outlook for the future.
Synod Briefing: Assembly fasting and praying for peace on 7 October

Oct 04, 2024

The newly-renovated Holy See Press Office hosts a press conference to shed light on the opening of the Second Session of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod on Synodality.
Pope calls for October 7 to be day of prayer and fasting for peace

Oct 03, 2024

Pope Francis says that “in this dramatic hour of our history, while the winds of war and the fires of violence continue to devastate entire peoples and nations,” the Christian community is reminded of its call to "put itself at the service of humanity".
Pope calls for humble and synodal church, led by the Holy Spirit

Oct 03, 2024

Pope Francis, at the opening of the second session of the 16th General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, emphasises the need for a humble and synodal Church guided by the Holy Spirit to fulfill its mission of peace and forgiveness in the world.
Pope opens Synod General Assembly with Mass in St Peter’s Square

Oct 03, 2024

In his homily during Mass for the Solemn Inauguration of the Second Session of the 16th General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, Pope Francis emphasizes the need for hearts open to dialogue and the importance of the harmony that comes from the Holy Spirit.
Pope to ecumenical pilgrimage: 'Be credible witnesses of unity and hope'

Oct 03, 2024

Addressing an ecumenical group of pilgrims from Saxony, Pope Francis highlights the spiritual significance of pilgrimage, unity in faith, and the role of personal testimony in spreading Christian hope.