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Pope sets special day to honor, study, share the Bible

By papal decree, the third Sunday in Ordinary Time — Jan. 26 this year — is to be observed as a special day devoted to "the celebration, study and dissemination of the word of God."

1/9/20

Carol Glatz | Catholic News Service

Faith is about worshipping God, not oneself, pope says on Epiphany

Worshipping the Lord as the Three Kings did involves making a journey "from the greatest form of bondage: slavery to oneself," Pope Francis said on the feast of the Epiphany.

1/6/20

By CINDY WOODEN | Catholic News Service

Pope prays for dialogue as tensions mount between U.S., Iran

Pope Francis led pilgrims in prayers for peace as tensions between the United States and Iran escalated following the assassination of a top Iranian general.

1/6/20

Junno Arocho Esteves | Catholic News Service
Pope’s message for World Day of Peace: World needs peacemakers, not empty words

The world does not need more empty words, it needs committed, active peacemakers who do not exclude or manipulate, but are open to respectful dialogue, Pope Francis said in his annual message for the World Day of Peace Jan. 1. More

12/26/19

Carol Glatz | Catholic News Service

Pope Francis prays Christmas softens hardened hearts to bring peace, justice

The light of peace, hope and salvation brought into the world with the birth of Jesus is stronger than the darkness of war and despair, but spreading that light requires the cooperation of every person of good will, Pope Francis said in his Christmas address. More

12/26/19

Cindy Wooden | Catholic News Service

Christmas says, 'You are loved,' Pope Francis says in homily

Christmas night tells each person, no matter how poor or sinful, that they are utterly and totally loved by God, Pope Francis said as he celebrated Jesus' birth. More

12/26/19

Cindy Wooden | Catholic News Service

Pope, U.N. chief record their Christmas wishes for peace

Pope Francis and the secretary-general of the United Nations said that, like millions of people around the world, during the Christmas season their thoughts turn to yearnings for peace and for the well-being of those in need.More

12/20/19

By Cindy Wooden | Catholic News Service

Pope: Set up a Nativity scene, pray there before Christmas

Putting up a Nativity scene before Christmas is a reminder to stop and remember what Christmas is really about and to prepare one's heart like a manger for the coming of Christ, Pope Francis said.More

12/18/19

By CINDY WOODEN | Catholic News Service

Pope lifts secrecy obligation for those who report having been abused

Pope Francis has abolished the obligation of secrecy for those who report having been sexually abused by a priest and for those who testify in a church trial or process having to do with clerical sexual abuse. More

12/17/19

Cindy Wooden | Catholic News Service

Proclaim the Gospel in every language, pope tells Filipinos

Starting the Italian Filipino community's "Simbang Gabi," a novena of nighttime or pre-dawn Masses in preparation for Christmas, the pope praised the community for not only keeping their faith alive, but for enlivening the faith of the parishes they frequent.More

12/16/19

By CINDY WOODEN | Catholic News Service

Pope blesses Nativity scene statues

Pope Francis blessed hundreds of figurines of the baby Jesus — ranging from tiny plastic figures to life-sized statues — and encouraged children to make sure they have Nativity scenes at home.More

12/16/19

By CINDY WOODEN | Catholic News Service

Sainthood causes require thorough investigation, pope says

The saints are "the true light of the church," so before they are proposed to all Catholics for imitation and veneration, a scrupulous investigation is required, Pope Francis said.More

12/12/19

By CINDY WOODEN | Catholic News Service

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