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
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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
Vatican publishes schedule of papal Advent, Christmas liturgies
VATICAN CITY — As Vatican workers continued to decorate the Christmas tree in St. Peter’s Square and to erect a platform for the Nativity scene, the office of papal liturgical … Learn More
Pope: Contemplate greatness of God’s love in simplicity of a crèche
VATICAN CITY — Whether simple or elaborate, the same every year or constantly changing, a Nativity scene echoes “the beauty of our faith,” Pope Francis wrote. Marking the 800th anniversary … Learn More
Pope leads Angelus from his residence because of illness
VATICAN CITY — Explaining that he had a “problem with inflammation of my lungs,” Pope Francis led the recitation of the Angelus prayer from the chapel of his residence rather … Learn More