Pope Francis returns to sub-Saharan Africa for the second time on Sept. 4 to Sept. 10 to visit the Republics of Mozambique, Madagascar and Mauritius.
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Pope Francis issues new call for world leaders to act on the climate emergency
Pope Francis said that the forthcoming United Nations Climate Action Summit “is of particular importance.”
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Pope to create 13 new cardinals in October, including three Jesuits
10 of the 13 new cardinals will be eligible to vote in the next conclave, including Jesuit Father Michael Czerny, who oversees the Vatican department for migrants and refugees.
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What Pope Francis’ visit to sub-Saharan Africa means for the region
Pope Francis will visit Mozambique, Madagascar and Mauritius in his September trip, writes Vatican correspondent Gerard O’Connell, all former colonies facing development challenges.
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Pope Francis approves new statutes for the Vatican Bank
The revised statutes are meant to ensure that the Vatican Bank conducts its business solely for “the works of religion and of charity.”
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Pope Francis warns against ‘us first’ ideologies, previews Amazon synod
In a wide-ranging interview, Pope Francis warned of “sovereignism” as a force that leads to isolation and even war, and he discussed the ecological imperatives of the Synod on the Amazon.
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Pope Francis writes new letter encouraging priests during the fallout caused by the abuse crisis
The 5,000-word letter focuses on four themes: pain, gratitude, encouragement and praise.
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Pope Francis welcomes historic encounter between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-Un
President Trump traveled met Kim Jong-Un at the demilitarized zone along the 38th parallel that separates North and South Korea.
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Pope Francis warns against ‘temptations’ as German church embarks on synod
The synod is set to address the sexual abuse crisis as well as the lack of vocations and the non-acceptance of Catholic teaching on sexuality.
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Pope Benedict XVI speaks in new interview: ‘There is one pope, he is Francis’
A columnist for Corriere della Sera has published a new report on a meeting that he had with Benedict XVI in the Vatican gardens.