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Pope calls for prayers for people hit by disaster in Tonga

VATICAN CITY — In the wake of a massive underwater volcanic eruption in Tonga, subsequent tsunamis and now contamination from volcanic ash and saltwater, Pope Francis has appealed for prayers for the people of the region.

1/19/22

Carol Glatz | Catholic News Service

People's mistakes and sins do not frighten God, pope says at audience

VATICAN CITY — God is not frightened by people's sins, mistakes or failures, Pope Francis said.

1/19/22

Carol Glatz | Catholic News Service

Christians should look for signs of God's love in their lives, pope says

VATICAN CITY — God likes to intervene behind the scenes and without fanfare, always ready to help and lift people up, Pope Francis said.

1/18/22

Carol Glatz | Catholic News Service
Pope: Synodality about listening to the Spirit, not a 'majority consensus'

VATICAN CITY — The synodal process is a path of engagement that makes room for the Holy Spirit, and not a "majority consensus like a parliament" to guide the universal church, Pope Francis said.More

1/13/22

Junno Arocho Esteves | Catholic News Service

Pope's music library contains nearly 2,000 CDs, includes Elvis

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis' music library contains nearly 2,000 CDs and 19 vinyl records, according to the Vatican cardinal who is curating the collection.More

1/13/22

Carol Glatz | Catholic News Service

Denying dignity of work is an 'injustice,' pope says

VATICAN CITY — St. Joseph's work as a humble carpenter serves as an example of the dignity of hard work that today is often denied to those in need, Pope Francis said.More

1/12/22

Junno Arocho Esteves | Catholic News Service

Pope pops by his favorite record store to say 'hello'

ROME — Pope Francis took an evening ride in a white Fiat 500 to visit a record store he used to go to when in Rome as a cardinal.More

1/12/22

Carol Glatz | Catholic News Service

Doggone it: When a papal point misses the mark

VATICAN CITY — Context is everything. But sometimes Pope Francis assumes people know him and the context of his words.More

1/10/22

Cindy Wooden | Catholic News Service

Preserve Christian identity received at baptism, pope says

VATICAN CITY — Before baptizing 16 babies in the Sistine Chapel, Pope Francis reminded parents and godparents of their responsibility to care for and preserve the Christian identity the infants were about to receive.More

1/10/22

Junno Arocho Esteves | Catholic News Service

Pope encourages business leaders who try to put employees first

VATICAN CITY — Competition, the market system and need to answer to stockholders can and do challenge business owners and leaders who want to put the needs of employees and the common good first, Pope Francis said.More

1/7/22

Cindy Wooden | Catholic News Service

Ordinary people called to be extraordinary Christian witnesses, pope says

Living out and proclaiming the Gospel are inseparable aspects at the heart of an authentically Christian life and witness, Pope Francis said in his message for World Mission Sunday.More

1/6/22

Junno Arocho Esteves | Catholic News Service

Jesus is star guiding people to joy, pope says on Epiphany

Just as the Magi were guided by a shining star, Christians can rest assured that the light of Christ will guide them to a happy and meaningful life, Pope Francis said on the feast of the Epiphany.More

1/6/22

Junno Arocho Esteves | Catholic News Service

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