Pope Couldn’t Go to DRC, but Congolese in Rome Pray With Him for Peace
By Cindy Wooden – Despite the disappointment that Pope Francis was not in DR Congo on July 3, some 2,000...
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Pope Reflects on Papacy in Interview
By Junno Arocho Esteves – Pope Francis said the goals he has achieved in more than nine years as pope...
Pope Francis and Vatican II: It’s Not a Battleground, But the Future
By Cindy Wooden – Pope Francis is the first pope to have been ordained to the priesthood after the Second...
Pope to Send Cardinal Parolin to Congo and South Sudan
By CNS – Although he postponed his own trip to Congo and South Sudan, Pope Francis has asked Cardinal Pietro...
Pope asks Catholics to Study Vatican II before Holy Year 2025
By Cindy Wooden – Before celebrating the Holy Year 2025, Pope Francis is asking Catholics around the world to dedicate...
Pope to Families: Look to the Future, Not to the Past
By Junno Arocho Esteves – Christian families are called to embark on a journey of love and service that will...
Pope to visit Canada, limiting participation to one hour at events
By CNS – Perhaps signalling some improvement in Pope Francis’ painful knee, the Vatican announced on June 23 that he...
Pope: Hope Must Prevail Over Mafia Culture of Fear
By Junno Arocho Esteves – The church must stand with the weakest who are often prey to corruption, violence and...
Pope Opens 5-day World Meeting of Families
By Cindy Wooden – The Catholic Church professes marriage and family life to be a path to holiness – a...
