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Pope tells Catholics on Arabian Peninsula to be meek, peaceful

Meeting with tens of thousands of Catholics living in the United Arab Emirates, Pope Francis urged them to be meek, peaceful and express their Christian identity by loving others.

2/5/19

By CINDY WOODEN | Catholic News Service

True love for God leads to compassionate care for others, pope says

People cannot feel authentic compassion for others if they do not feel true love for Christ, Pope Francis said.

2/6/19

Carol Glatz | Catholic News Service

Pope addresses interreligious meeting in Abu Dhabi

Addressing the interreligious Human Fraternity Meeting in Abu Dhabi Feb. 4, Pope Francis said all those who believe in one God also must believe that all people are their brothers and sisters and demonstrate that belief in the way they treat others, especially minorities and the poor.

2/4/19

By CINDY WOODEN | Catholic News Service
Pope: Unity, fidelity are keys to Christian marriage

Unity and fidelity are indispensable cornerstones of Christian marriage, Pope Francis said.More

1/30/19

By CAROL GLATZ | Catholic News Service

Globally, bishops must realize seriousness of abuse crisis, pope says

The primary goal of the Vatican's February summit on clerical sexual abuse and child protection is to help bishops understand the urgency of the crisis, Pope Francis said.More

1/28/19

By JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES | Catholic News Service

Be fatherly shepherds, not overbearing administrators, pope tells bishops

Bishops should follow the example of St. Oscar Romero, who cared for his flock with the heart of a father rather than become authoritarians lording over those in their care, Pope Francis said.More

1/24/19

By Junno Arocho Esteves | Catholic News Service

Bring hope, peace to Central America, pope tells government leaders

Panama's geographical position as a bridge between land and ocean is symbolic of its ability to broker peace and hope in an area marked by violence and conflict, Pope Francis said.More

1/24/19

By Junno Arocho Esteves | Catholic News Service

Pope advances sainthood causes for 17 women

Pope Francis advanced the sainthood causes of three women and recognized the martyrdom of 14 religious sisters who were killed during the Spanish Civil War.More

1/15/19

By Carol Glatz | Catholic News Service

Pope sends condolences following death of Hong Kong bishop

Pope Francis has sent condolences and a blessing to the Hong Kong Diocese following the Jan. 3 death of Bishop Yeung Ming-cheung, 73, of liver failure.More

1/7/19

By Catholic News Service

Pope to U.S. bishops: Abuse crisis requires conversion, humility

The clerical abuse crisis and the "crisis of credibility" it created for the U.S. bishops have led to serious divisions within the U.S. church and to a temptation to look for administrative solutions to problems that go much deeper, Pope Francis told the U.S. bishops.More

1/3/19

By CINDY WOODEN | Catholic News Service

Pope at Christmas: Come to the manger with love, charity, simplicity

Jesus' birth in a stable, God's coming to earth in extreme simplicity, teaches Christians that love is more valuable than anything else and is what will change the world, Pope Francis said. More

12/26/18

Cindy Wooden | Catholic News Service

Pope releases World Day of Peace message

In today's climate of mistrust, rejection and nationalism, the world urgently needs peacemakers and politicians who protect and lovingly serve others, Pope Francis said in his annual message for the World Day of Peace Jan. 1.More

12/26/18

By Carol Glatz | Catholic News Service

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