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Pope Francis: An essential traveler ready to go

VATICAN CITY — As Pope Francis packed his bags to travel internationally for the first time in 15 months, news stories were flashing warnings about the dangers of his March 5-8 visit to Iraq, not only due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but also because of Iraq's long-term security problems, including bomb and rocket attacks.

3/4/21

PAUL HARING | Catholic News Service

Pope chooses gerontologist as his personal physician

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, 84, has chosen a specialist in internal medicine and gerontology to be his new personal physician, the Vatican said.

2/26/21

Catholic News Service

Fight temptation with faith, prayer, penance, pope says at Angelus

VATICAN CITY — Christians must never engage in dialogue with the devil, but instead must fight against temptations with the same spiritual weapons Jesus used in the desert, Pope Francis said.

2/22/21

JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES | Catholic News Service
Iraq trip is opportunity for pope to build rapport with Shiite Muslims

VATICAN CITY — As Pope Francis continues his efforts to encourage and personally engage in interreligious dialogue, his planned March trip to Iraq will be an opportunity to extend a hand to the Shiite Muslim community.More

2/19/21

CINDY WOODEN | Catholic News Service

Honoring suffering, building bridges: Papal trip to Iraq has dual focus

VATICAN CITY — Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing security concerns, Pope Francis is determined to visit Iraq to pay homage to Christian and other minorities persecuted for their faith and to strengthen the commitment of the overwhelming majority of Iraqi Muslims to creating a future of peace and harmony.More

2/18/21

CINDY WOODEN | Catholic News Service

For Lent, ask if one's life is centered on God or oneself, pope says

VATICAN CITY — Lent is a time to reconsider the path one is taking in life and to finally answer God's invitation to return to him with one's whole heart, Pope Francis said.More

2/17/21

CAROL GLATZ | Catholic News Service

Media road map: Guidance from a pope and a saint, both named Francis

VATICAN CITY — When Pope Francis met with a Catholic News Service delegation marking the agency's 100th anniversary, he encouraged the agency to continue to foster dialogue and honest communication.More

2/12/21

CAROL GLATZ | Catholic News Service

A day that begins with prayer is a good day, pope says

VATICAN CITY — Prayer makes every day better, even the most difficult days, Pope Francis said.More

2/12/21

CINDY WOODEN | Catholic New Service

Caring for the sick is essential part of church's mission, pope says

VATICAN CITY — Caring for and healing the sick is an essential part of the Catholic Church's ministry, just as it was a constant part of Jesus' ministry, Pope Francis said.More

2/9/21

CINDY WOODEN | Catholic News Service

Pope: Markets need regulation to promote justice, not special interests

VATICAN CITY — For economic policies and systems to promote an end to human trafficking, they must care about people, their dignity and working conditions, and they must be regulated in ways that promote social justice, not special interests, Pope Francis said.More

2/8/21

CAROL GLATZ | Catholic News Service

Use the pandemic silence to listen, build unity, pope tells musicians

VATICAN CITY — While protocols to slow the COVID-19 pandemic have silenced many concert halls and restricted the use of congregational singing in many churches, Pope Francis prayed that musicians were using this time to listen.More

2/5/21

CINDY WOODEN | Catholic News Service

Pope establishes World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis announced the establishment of a World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly as a reminder of the important role they play as a link between generations.More

2/5/21

Junno Arocho Esteves | Catholic News Service

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