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Pope: ‘I am a servant of the servants of god, not a star’

Sep 29, 2015

As customary, the press conference given by Pope Francis on the return flight from Philadelphia to Rome was dense and rich in ideas.
WYD: pope’s message to young people, "Don’t be afraid" of Jesus

Sep 29, 2015

Pope Francis’ message for the 31st World Youth Day was released today, centred on the Beatitudes: ‘Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy’.
Pope: Communion for divorced, remarried isn't the only synod issue

Sep 29, 2015

Pope Francis told journalists on board his flight to Rome that giving communion to divorced and remarried Catholics is a “simplistic” solution to the issue, and stressed that there are also other problems that need to be discussed.
Pope: I can forgive an abuser, but understand those who can't

Sep 29, 2015

In his wide-ranging press briefing en route from the United States to Rome, Pope Francis spoke on the difficult subject of forgiving priests who have molested minors, saying that the strength to forgive, and to be forgiven, can only come from God.
Saint Junipero Serra's canonization an 'exciting time to be a Catholic'

Sep 29, 2015

Last week's Mass for the Canonization of Saint Junipero Serra, said by Pope Francis, proved to be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for those who participated in it, and a reflection of the excitement for the Pope's mission.
Full transcript of Pope Francis' inflight interview from Philadelphia to Rome

Sep 29, 2015

In a 47 minute Q&A with journalists on his way back to Rome Pope Francis touched on sensitive topics such as forgiving abusers and conscientious objection, as well as the upcoming synod of bishops and women’s ordination.
Pope Francis heads home after successful U.S. visit

Sep 28, 2015

Pope Francis is headed home, leaving the United States after a five-day trip with "a heart full of gratitude and hope."
Testify that Jesus is alive with your life!

Sep 24, 2015

Pope Francis carries with him a symbol of pain but also of a faith full of hope in God: a cross that belonged to a priest who was beheaded in Iraq. It has been in his possession for a few days now.
God marks woman with a protective shield against evil

Sep 24, 2015

A correct vision and culture of the family are necessary for defending the world from many threats, said Pope Francis in his catechesis during his weekly general audience in St Peter’s Square Sept 16.
Pope Francis urges greater care for street women and children

Sep 24, 2015

Abandoned children and exploited sex workers are a “shameful reality in our societies.”