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Example – not words – transmits faith to youth, Pope Francis says

Nov 17, 2014

Addressing the children who filled the chapel at the Santa Marta residence on Nov. 14, Pope Francis said that – in an age dominated by images and cellphones – the faithful must rely on example, rather than words, to transmit the faith to young ones.
Pope to open interreligious conference on traditional m

Nov 14, 2014

A month after closing a Synod of Bishops on the family, stirred by controversy over divorce, same-sex unions and other non-marital relationships, Pope Francis will open an interreligious conference dedicated to traditional marriage.
True charity gives people God, not bread alone, cardinal says

Nov 14, 2014

Cardinal Robert Sarah has stressed the link between charity and preaching the Gospel, saying that while the practical needs of the poor are important, Christians can give something more essential: Jesus Christ.
For Pope Francis, kingdom of God grows by silent witness, not spectacles

Nov 14, 2014

Pope Francis said in his homily at Mass on Thursday that the kingdom of God, already present among us, never attracts attention to itself but rather is cultivated though silent holiness in everyday life.
Pope to visit Shroud of Turin

Nov 13, 2014

Pope Francis will visit the Shroud of Turin during its public display in Turin's cathedral April 19-June 24, 2015, as well as commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of St. John Bosco.
'We need bridges, not walls!

Nov 13, 2014

On the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, Pope Francis said that it only happened through a long, painful struggle, and warned that there are still many walls that divide the world today.
Pope calls for global "mobilization of consciences in favor of persecuted Christians"

Nov 13, 2014

The Pope has made a "heartfelt appeal" to "those who have political responsibilities at local and international levels, as well as to all people of good will, so that we undertake a large-scale mobilization of consciences in favor of persecuted Christians.
Priest swaps clerical hats with a 'sharp, healthy' Benedict XVI

Nov 13, 2014

A priest who met and exchanged zucchettos with retired pontiff Benedict XVI last week marveled at the former pope's joy, mental clarity and good health.
Pope asks G-20 to reach an agreement to stop terrorism in the Middle East

Nov 12, 2014

The international community, in particular the G20 countries, should stop the "unjust aggression" of terrorism in the Middle East, eliminating its backers and causes, like poverty and exclusion.
With new team, Vatican ups efforts to fight clerical sex abuse

Nov 12, 2014

Pope Francis established on Tuesday a new judicial body within the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith with responsibility for dealing with clerical sex abuse, thus confirming the Holy See’s continuing response to the crisis.