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Pope sends aid to southeast Africa after cyclone

As an immediate sign of his concern and an encouragement to other donors, Pope Francis has sent $50,000 each to Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi to assist with initial emergency relief efforts after a cyclone hit the region and caused massive flooding.

3/22/19

Pope gives his Easter blessing

Only the risen Christ can bring peace to a world at war, Pope Francis says in his Easter message.

4/23/19

By JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES | Catholic News Service

Be servants to one another, pope tells prisoners before washing feet

Jesus' gesture of washing his disciples' feet, an act once reserved to servants and slaves, is one that all Christians, especially bishops, must imitate, Pope Francis told hundreds of inmates and prison employees on Holy Thursday.

4/18/19

Junno Arocho Esteves | Catholic News Service
Pope to priests: Best place to be is among the people

Just as Jesus always sought to be with the people to serve, teach and heal them, so, too, must priests always be in the midst of God's people, "pouring ourselves out" for them, Pope Francis said.More

4/18/19

By CAROL GLATZ | Catholic News Service

Embrace the cross, pope says on Palm Sunday

Pope Francis tells young people to show their enthusiasm for Jesus. More

4/15/19

By CINDY WOODEN | Catholic News Service

At retreat for South Sudan leaders, pope literally begs for peace

VATICAN CITY — At the end of a highly unusual spiritual retreat for the political leaders of warring factions, Pope Francis knelt at the feet of the leaders of South Sudan, begging them to give peace a chance and to be worthy "fathers of the nation."More

4/11/19

Cindy Wooden | Catholic News Service

Pope urges media to fight fake news with objective, accurate reporting

Pope Francis told a group of journalists to deliver facts and objective reporting, not fake news and rumors.More

4/5/19

By CAROL GLATZ | Catholic News Service

Pope describes how to discover one's vocation

Within the universal Christian vocation of serving God and serving others, God handcrafts a specific calling for each person, a vocation that fits his or her personality and abilities, Pope Francis said.More

4/3/19

By Cindy Wooden | Catholic News Service

Pope praises service of Italian missionary sister in Africa

Pope Francis presented the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Cross to an elderly Italian missionary sister who dedicated her life to caring for mothers as a midwife in Congo, delivering more than 3,000 babies.More

3/27/19

By JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES | Catholic News Service

Pope to visit Africa in September

The Vatican confirmed that Pope Francis will visit the eastern African nation of Mozambique and the island nations of Madagascar and Mauritius in the Indian Ocean Sept. 4-10.More

3/27/19

By Carol Glatz | Catholic News Service

Pope: God’s will is to save humanity from evil

Christians have faith in a God who wants to and is able to transform the world, conquering evil with good, Pope Francis said.More

3/27/19

By CAROL GLATZ | Catholic News Service

Pope recognizes martyrdom of bishops, missionary

An Italian missionary killed in Myanmar and seven Romanian Catholic bishops are among the group recognized by Pope Francis. More

3/27/19

By CAROL GLATZ | Catholic News Service

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