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Assumption feast invites people to look to heaven with hope, pope says

Mary's assumption into heaven calls people to put aside all those insignificant, mundane and petty concerns competing for their attention and instead be drawn to God and his greatness, Pope Francis said.

8/15/19

By CAROL GLATZ | Catholic News Service

In letter, pope encourages priests dejected by abuse crisis

Pope Francis acknowledged the shame and frustration felt by priests who are discouraged by the actions of fellow clergy members who betrayed the trust of their flock through sexual abuse and abuse of conscience and power.

8/5/19

Junno Arocho Esteves | Catholic News Service

Pope Francis joins prayers for victims of bloody weekend in U.S.

Pope Francis joined Catholic Church leaders expressing sorrow after back-to-back mass shootings in the United States left at least 29 dead and dozens injured in Texas and Ohio Aug. 3 and 4.

8/5/19

Rhina Guidos | CNS
Pope urges Syrian president to protect civilians

Pope Francis urged Syrian President Bashar Assad to put an end to his country's eight-year-long conflict and seek reconciliation for the good of the nation and its vulnerable people. More

7/22/19

By CAROL GLATZ | Catholic News Service

Pope celebrates Mass for migrants

Christians are called to follow the spirit of the beatitudes by comforting the poor and the oppressed, especially migrants and refugees who are rejected, exploited and left to die, Pope Francis said.More

7/12/19

Junno Arocho Esteves | Catholic News Service

Pope meets Putin; two leaders talk about Ukraine, Syria, Venezuela

Pope Francis welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin to the Vatican July 4, and the two discussed the ongoing wars in Eastern Ukraine and in Syria, the Vatican said. Russia plays a major role in both conflicts. More

7/8/19

Catholic News Service

Pope to canonize Blessed John Henry Newman Oct. 13

Pope Francis will declare Blessed John Henry Newman, the 19th-century British cardinal, a saint Oct. 13.More

7/1/19

By JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES | Catholic News Service

Pope Francis visits earthquake survivors in Camerino

Wearing a firefighter's helmet painted white and gold for the occasion, Pope Francis entered the earthquake-damaged cathedral in Camerino and prayed before a statue of Mary missing the top of its head.More

6/17/19

By Catholic News Service

Pope advances sainthood cause of Fr. Augustus Tolton

Pope Francis advanced the sainthood cause of Father Augustus Tolton, who was the first African American diocesan priest in the United States and founder of the first black Catholic parish in Chicago.More

6/12/19

By CAROL GLATZ | Catholic News Service

Airport chaplains have special ministry, pope says

From pilots and passengers to refugees and fast-food workers, the people airport chaplains meet each day all deserve a kind word and an invitation to a relationship with God, Pope Francis said.More

6/10/19

By CINDY WOODEN | Catholic News Service

Pope joins church leaders in recalling D-Day sacrifices of thousands

Pope Francis praised Allied troops who took part in critical D-Day landings in France 75 years ago, while also remembering German soldiers who died fighting under Nazi orders.More

6/6/19

Catholic News Service

Pope beatifies seven bishops in Romania

Freedom and mercy are the lasting legacy of the martyred bishops, Pope Francis says. More

6/3/19

By JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES | Catholic News Service

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