Pope Francis tells in memoir how documents on abuse and corruption cases were handed to him
One of Francis’ lasting reforms will be his reshaping of the papacy to embrace simplicity and humility. In his new ...
Pope Francis is introspective and self-critical in his autobiography, at least about his youth
An introspective Pope Francis has divulged some of the behind-the-scenes dynamics of the secret 2013 conclave that elected him pope and the resistance he has encountered ever since, in ...
Sister Blandina Segale's sainthood cause advances with Vatican support
Sister Blandina Segale, a Cincinnati Sister of Charity known for her work in the Wild West, has taken a significant step toward sainthood.
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Best gift a child can receive is faith, pope says at baptisms
When children are baptized, their parents and the church are giving them the greatest gift ever: the gift of faith, Pope Francis said before baptizing 21 infants in the Sistine Chapel.
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Pope Offers Prayers for Those Impacted by LA Wildfires
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — “I am praying for all of you,” Pope Francis said, using his televised Sunday Angelus address to speak directly to the people impacted by the wildfires in Southern California.