Christian joy is neither a passing emotion nor an optimistic worldview but a sign of holiness that bears witness to God’s love, even in the direst circumstances, Pope Francis said on the feast of All Saints.
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Pope, President Biden Hold Unusually Long Meeting at Vatican
In one of his most keenly anticipated meetings since taking office in January, President Joe Biden met with Pope Francis at the Vatican Friday for a lengthy conversation that touched on a variety of issues of shared interest.
Francis-Biden Meeting Just Latest in Long History of Pope-U.S. President Encounters
Upon arriving in Rome to take part in this weekend’s G20 meeting, United States President Joe Biden will pay a visit to Pope Francis. They have met three times before, both in Rome and on American soil, but this will be the first time they share facetime since the U.S. elected its second Catholic president last November.
Pope May Go to Canada as Part of Reconciliation Process, Vatican Says
Pope Francis is willing to travel to Canada as part of “the long-standing pastoral process of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples,” the Vatican press office said.
Popes and Presidents: Biden is 14th U.S. President to Visit Vatican
Pope Francis is scheduled to welcome Biden to the Vatican at noon Oct. 29, soon after the president arrives in Italy to participate in the G-20 Summit, which will focus on the COVID-19 pandemic and global health, the global economy and climate change.
Pope Francis Sends Video to City Of Mosul, Praying for ‘Friendship Among the People’
“I remember the destroyed Churches … May the Lord help everyone to rebuild this city!” The Holy Father said.
Pope Francis Confirms Greece-Cyprus Trip, Says 2022 May Bring Congo, Hungary, and Oceania
In an interview with an Argentine news site, Pope Francis confirmed travel plans for the end of this year and spoke of several international gatherings of world leaders, including the upcoming G20 summit in Rome and the COP26 gathering in Glasgow.
Pope Calls for an End to Forcing Migrants Back to Unsafe Countries
Pope Francis denounced the “inhuman violence” waged against migrants, refugees and other displaced peoples in Libya, and called for an end to sending people back to unsafe countries.
‘What is Love?’ Pope, Other Elders Share Stories for Netflix
Pope Francis, Martin Scorsese, Jane Goodall and a group of less famous “over 70s” talk to young filmmakers about love in the first episode of a four-part documentary available worldwide on Netflix on Christmas Day.
Does the Death of a Colleague Have Retired Pope Benedict Thinking of His Own Mortality?
Retired Pope Benedict XVI has hinted at his death in a condolence message for a former colleague who was a professor in Regensburg, Germany.