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
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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
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
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