On Tuesday, Pope Francis will set out on his fifth trip to Africa, bringing a much-needed message of peace and consolation to people ravaged by years of conflict in the war-torn nations of the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan.
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‘We Must Not Forget’ Those With Leprosy, Pope Urges
When people think of leprosy, they likely imagine an ancient disease far removed from modern life.
Pope Implores ‘Healing and Consolation’ in Wake of U.S. Mass Shooting
Pope Francis has offered his prayers and support to all those who were affected by the recent mass shooting in Monterey Park, California, where 11 people were killed.
Pope Francis on Critics, Health, Homosexuality, and Benedict’s Death
Public criticism by cardinals and bishops is annoying — “like a rash that bothers you a bit,” Pope Francis said — but differences need to be aired and criticism can be helpful, he told the Associated Press.
Mass Media Needs More Kindness, Truth Spoken with Charity, Pope Says
The media and the field of communications need to exercise more kindness and share the truth with charity, Pope Francis said.
Pope Prays God Will Strengthen Commitment to Defending All Human Life
As the Biden administration and state governments look at ways to expand or restrict access to abortion after the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs ruling, Pope Francis prayed that God would strengthen people’s commitment to protecting human life at every stage.
Pope Recalls John Paul II’s Message to Cubans: ‘Return to Your Roots’
Pope Francis asked Cubans “to make present in their hearts” the actions and words of St. John Paul II during his visit to their nation 25 years ago to “give a new push to building the country’s future with hope and determination.”
Pope Benedict’s Death Is the End of an Era
As the world mourns the passing of Pope Benedict XVI, we see not just the end of the life of a true holy man and brilliant theologian but also the end of an era — his collaboration with Pope Francis.
Pope Benedict XVI’s Appointments Will Have a Lasting Influence on U.S. Catholicism
Pope Benedict XVI’s considerable influence will be seen and felt for decades after his passing, particularly in the leadership of the Catholic Church in the United States.
How Co-Cathedral’s Approval by Pope Helped Ready Diocese For Global Pandemic
During the pandemic, the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph became the base for live-streaming Masses in multiple languages. A state-of-the-art broadcast studio was part of renovations following Pope Benedict XVI’s designating the co-cathedral title in 2013.