Tag: Pope Francis
Vatican official on blessing of same-sex couples: ‘It clarifies that blessing...
VATICAN CITY -- The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith's declaration on informally blessing same-sex couples or other non-married couples is a reminder...
Pope Francis celebrates 87th birthday: ‘I ask that you pray …...
VATICAN CITY -- With song, cake and circus performers, Pope Francis celebrated his 87th birthday in festive style at the Vatican.
As in previous years,...
Blessing of the Incarnation needed more than ever, Pope Francis says,...
VATICAN CITY -- The Christmas season is a reminder to Christians that despite hardships, God chose to join himself to humanity and still remains...
Pope Francis discusses plans for his own ‘simplified’ funeral; he will...
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis said he has decided to be buried in Rome's Basilica of St. Mary Major instead of in St. Peter's...
‘The Work of Mary’ founded during World War II promotes brotherhood,...
VATICAN CITY -- Religious movements within the Catholic Church must advocate for peace and unity in the world at large and within their communities,...
Pope Francis urges governments to divert money from military expenses toward...
VATICAN CITY -- The future of humanity depends on what people choose now, Pope Francis said in his message to global leaders at the...
Cardinal Pietro Parolin to deliver Pope Francis’ message to the U.N....
VATICAN CITY -- Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, will deliver Pope Francis' speech to the U.N. climate conference, COP28, and will help...
Pope says he has serious bronchial infection
VATICAN CITY -- "As you can see, I am alive," Pope Francis told a group of health care managers Nov. 30.
At the brief meeting...
Pope planning to withdraw Cardinal Burke’s Vatican salary, sources say
VATICAN CITY-- Pope Francis told the prefects of Vatican dicasteries that he saw no reason for the Vatican to continue giving U.S. Cardinal Raymond...
Pope Francis cancels trip to U.N. Climate Change Conference in Dubai...
VATICAN CITY -- "With great regret," Pope Francis has accepted his doctors' advice to not travel to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 1-3 and...