Pope Francis continues to spread his message of Christian hope, aiming especially to reach and inspire young people.
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Pope Francis prays for victims of Mexico City earthquake
“May our mother, the Virgin of Guadalupe, with great tenderness be near the beloved Mexican nation,” the pope said in Spanish Sept. 20 during his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square.
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Four takeaways from Pope Francis’ visit to Colombia
A Colombian Jesuit reflects on the visit of Pope Francis to his country.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis redirects mission of John Paul II institute on marriage, family
The mandate for the new institute has “Amoris Laetitia” as its lodestar.
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A Lutheran’s love letter to Pope Francis
Perhaps it is an odd moment for Lutheran fan mail. Yet, ever since you became the Bishop of Rome in 2013, I have become increasingly convinced that you are the pope that Luther was looking for 500 years ago. Here are four reasons why.
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Father James Martin: The right way to pray is whatever works best for you.
Chances are if you’re Catholic you’ve said it, or at least thought it: I am terrible at praying. I know I have (and am). You’ve tried the rosary. You’ve given the Examen a shot. You even dragged yourself to adoration. Why isn’t God answering?! Especially in this long slog between Pentecost and Advent, it’s easy […]
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Father James Martin: The right way to pray is whatever works best for you.
Chances are if you’re Catholic you’ve said it, or at least thought it: I am terrible at praying.
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Here’s what Hillary Clinton says about Pope Francis and other Catholic subjects in her new book
Mrs. Clinton writes that a TED Talk given by Pope Francis earlier this year helped her move beyond anger following her unexpected loss to Donald Trump.
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Belgian order defies Pope Francis, insists on allowing euthanasia
Belgian religious order defies orders from Rome, setting up a confrontation over doctrine.
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New tool to use Laudato Si’ to rank nations’ development
The “Laudato Si” Observatory will attempt to measure how countries are living up to the famous Papal encyclical on the environment.