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Pope: May the apostolic zeal of Blessed Fr. Moisés encourage priests

Sep 16, 2024

During the Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis celebrates the life and witness of Blessed Fr. Moisés Lira Serafin, beatified the day before at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City at a Mass celebrated by Cardinal Semeraro, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints.
Pope Francis urges release of Hamas hostages, end of conflict in Israel and Palestine

Sep 16, 2024

During his Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis appealed for the release of the remaining Hamas hostages as he remembered 23-year-old American Hersh Goldberg-Polin and five others whose bodies were recovered by Israeli military in Gaza last month.
Pope to Theatines: Embrace renewal, communion, and service

Sep 15, 2024

Pope Francis encourages the Theatine Regulars to embrace with joy the paths of renewal, communion, and service as they celebrate the anniversary of the solemn profession of their founder, St Cajetan, and his first companions.
Athletica Vaticana to compete in European Cycling Championship

Sep 15, 2024

Athletica Vaticana, the 'Team of the Pope,' prepares for its imminent participation in the European Cycling Championship in Belgium, less than two weeks before Pope Francis is slated to make an Apostolic Journey to the nation.
Pope thanks Our Lady for Apostolic Journey to Asia and Oceania

Sep 14, 2024

Pope Francis stops at the Basilica of St. Mary Major upon his return to Rome to thank the Blessed Virgin Mary for her protection throughout his 12-day Apostolic Journey.
Pope: War in Gaza is too much! No steps taken for peace

Sep 14, 2024

Aboard the flight from Singapore to Rome, Pope Francis spoke to journalists about the civilian tragedy of the war in Gaza and the need for Americans to choose in conscience between Harris and Trump. He condemns abortion and the rejection of migrants, and expresses a positive view of the agreement with China, calling the country a promise and hope for the Church.
Pope Francis wraps up Apostolic Journey to Singapore

Sep 13, 2024

Pope Francis boards the papal plane in Singapore to return to Rome, and concludes his 12-day Apostolic Journey to Asia and Oceania.
Pope: Singapore is a shining light of what humanity can achieve

Sep 12, 2024

Addressing Singapore's authorities, civil society and members of the diplomatic corps, Pope Francis praises Singapore's growth, resilience, and commitment to social justice, urging continued efforts toward inclusivity, environmental sustainability, and the common good.
Pope at Mass in Timor-Leste: Children show us the importance of 'smallness'

Sep 11, 2024

In a homily delivered to an estimated 600,000 people – or nearly half the population of Timor-Leste – Pope Francis says that children are both a blessing and a sign.
Pope Francis concludes Apostolic Visit to Timor-Leste

Sep 11, 2024

Pope Francis boards the papal plane at Dili’s international airport and departs for Singapore, concluding his Apostolic Journey to Timor-Leste.