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Protecting the environment is part of protecting human life, pope says
VATICAN CITY — The obligation to care for creation is not only about the environment, “it has to do with human life, as the Creator conceived and arranged it,” Pope … Learn More
Pope praises priest who restored dignity of the poor through education
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis praised the legacy of an Italian priest who looked for ways the Catholic Church could make sure the poor were not left further behind in … Learn More
EXPLAINER: Church’s surrogacy teaching rooted in the primacy of the rights of the child
“The gift of life which God the Creator and Father has entrusted to man calls him to appreciate the inestimable value of what he has been given and to take … Learn More
Pope says he’s not thinking of resigning, talks about blessings
VATICAN CITY — While a pope can resign, Pope Francis said it is not something he is thinking about or worrying about now. “It is neither a thought, nor a … Learn More
USCCB affirms pope’s description of surrogacy as turning a child into ‘an object of trafficking’
Pope Francis told diplomats Jan. 8 that he finds surrogacy “deplorable” and would like to see the practice universally banned. “I deem deplorable the practice of so-called surrogate motherhood, which … Learn More
Vatican responds to widespread backlash on same-sex blessing directive
The Vatican’s doctrine office issued a response on Thursday to “clarify the reception of Fiducia Supplicans” amid widespread international backlash to the Vatican’s recent declaration on same-sex blessings. Cardinal Victor Manuel … Learn More
Everyone faces temptation, but Jesus is always close by, pope says
VATICAN CITY — Temptation — a constant in spiritual life — is an opportunity for Christians to remember that Jesus is close to them, supports them and lifts them up when … Learn More
Cada persona se enfrenta a la tentación, pero Jesús siempre está cerca, dice el Papa
CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — La tentación — una constante en la vida espiritual — es una oportunidad para que los cristianos recuerden que Jesús está cerca de ellos, los sostiene … Learn More
Church and world must ‘respect, defend, esteem’ women, pope says
VATICAN CITY — The world and the Catholic Church must respect and defend women and foster a motherly care for others to end dehumanizing cycles of violence, Pope Francis said. … Learn More