There is real “cultural urgency” for the entire Catholic Church to preserve its audiovisual, documentary and other media archives and assets, Pope Francis said.
Pope to safeguarding commission: Be kind, bring hope, heal broken lives
Safeguarding minors and vulnerable persons must be a priority for everyone in the church, Pope Francis said.
Dialogue requires sincerity, respect, pope tells Christian, Muslim leaders
Interreligious dialogue requires sincerity and mutual respect to be fruitful, Pope Francis told Christian and Muslim leaders.
U.S.-based Cross Catholic Outreach continues support for pope’s efforts
A Florida-based Catholic relief and development organization has been playing an important part in assisting with Pope Francis’ aid efforts for Ukraine, the organization’s president said.
Giving voice to voiceless highlights their God-given dignity, pope says
The life and ministry of the Catholic Church is enriched by listening to everyone, especially those who are often excluded by society, and by including their experiences and perspectives, Pope Francis said.
Nuns, monks are ‘beating heart’ of the church, pope says
As part of his series of talks about “zeal” for evangelization, Pope Francis spoke about nuns and monks.
Spend time with Jesus every evening to reflect on the day, pope says
Before reciting the midday “Regina Coeli” prayer with about 30,000 people gathered in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis spoke about the day’s Gospel reading, Luke 24:13-35, which describes the Risen Jesus’ encounter with the disciples heading to Emmaus.
Pope appeals for end to violence in Sudan
Pope Francis has appealed for an end to violence in Sudan and a return to dialogue.
Vatican revives centuries’ old school for young artisans
The school offers three specialized programs: woodworking; masonry and decorative and ornamental plastering; and stonework and carving.
Papal academy launches study center to evaluate Marian apparitions
The Pontifical International Marian Academy has created a commission to study and monitor cases of alleged Marian apparitions and other mystical phenomena.
Pope calls for end to culture of waste, indifference
The world needs new economic models that respect human dignity and protect creation, Pope Francis told an interfaith delegation from England.
New horror movie on exorcism is ‘story of hope,’ says Jesuit producer
The Jesuit priest who helped produce “The Pope’s Exorcist” said horror movie fans will be in for “a fun ride” with the new film that stars Russell Crowe.