The pope’s 2023: A year of health challenges, travel and the synod
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis’ 2023 was a year of important trips made or postponed, a predecessor’s funeral and his own 10th anniversary as pope, a call to the world … Learn More
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Pope advances sainthood causes, including of a saint’s brother
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis advanced eight sainthood causes Dec. 14, including the cause of St. Gianna Beretta Molla’s brother, Capuchin Father Alberto Beretta, who died three years before St. … Learn More
Pope celebrates 87th birthday with children of families in need
VATICAN CITY — With song, cake, and circus performers, Pope Francis celebrated his 87th birthday in festive style at the Vatican. As in previous years, the pope spent his birthday Dec. 17 … Learn More
Pope says he’ll be buried outside the Vatican, is simplifying funeral
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 Basilica at the Vatican and that … Learn More
Pope marks 800th anniversary of Nativity scene, asks prayers for Holy Land
VATICAN CITY — Away in a cave near Greccio, Italy, St. Francis of Assisi had the first Nativity scene — a live one — staged for the faithful on Christmas … Learn More
Pope tells government officials: Migrants must be received, integrated
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis asked Italian government officials to remember the traumatic and often life-threatening journeys migrants endure to reach Europe when welcoming them into their regions and communities. … Learn More
Pope, Council of Cardinals discussed the role of women in the church
VATICAN CITY — With the input of two women and a priest, Pope Francis and members of his international Council of Cardinals discussed the role of women in the Catholic … Learn More
Answer Advent call for vigilance with charity, confession, pope suggests
VATICAN CITY — The Advent call for “vigilance” does not mean staying awake and watchful out of fear, but rather out of a longing for the coming of the Lord, Pope … Learn More
Pope: Places, mentalities must be more receptive to people with disabilities (Video)
VATICAN CITY — Making places more accessible for people with disabilities requires removing physical barriers and adjusting attitudes to be more open and inclusive, Pope Francis said. The pope’s prayer … Learn More
Pope Francis says he has ‘very acute infectious bronchitis’
Pope Francis told health care professionals on Thursday that he has “very acute infectious bronchitis” and was advised not to travel to Dubai to avoid the extreme change in temperature. … Learn More