Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service
At Slovakian liturgy, Pope Francis says Christianity without the cross is...
PREŠOV, Slovakia — Falling into the temptation of rejecting the cross and choosing a triumphalist form of Christianity leads to a faith that is...
Pope Francis in Slovakia: ‘Condemn all violence and every form of...
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia -- The violence of the Holocaust and the atrocities committed against the Jewish people are tantamount to blasphemy, Pope Francis said.
"The divine...
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Spanish Bishop Xavier Novell Goma, who...
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis accepted the resignation of a Spanish bishop who had made controversial statements in favor of Catalan independence.
The Vatican announced...
Caritas, other charitable organizations suspend operations in lieu of Taliban takeover...
VATICAN CITY -- Caritas Italy announced the suspension of charitable activities in Afghanistan in the wake of the Taliban's takeover of the country.
In a...
Vatican reports $78 million deficit, cites pandemic as having negative impact...
VATICAN CITY -- The Vatican reported the Roman Curia had a $78 million deficit in 2020, and on the same day, the Administration of...
Pope Francis will have a busy four days while visiting Hungary...
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis’ September trip to Hungary and Slovakia features a jam-packed schedule that shows he has no intention of slowing down...
As unrest continues, Pope Francis expresses closeness with Cuban people
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis expressed his closeness to the people of Cuba a week after protests erupted on the island nation.
In his first...
Pope Francis expresses gratitude to Gemelli hospital staff for care during...
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis expressed his gratitude to the medical staff at Rome's Gemelli hospital after his recovery from intestinal surgery.
"Upon returning from...
Pope Francis will remain in hospital as he recovers from surgery;...
VATICAN CITY -- Despite initial estimates of requiring a week of inpatient care, Pope Francis will continue his recovery as a patient at Rome's...
Pope Francis greeted with shouts, applause appearing from balcony while recovering...
VATICAN CITY -- Pilgrims and well-wishers gathered at Rome's Gemelli hospital to greet Pope Francis as he made his first public appearance in a...










