Pope Francis appoints 6 women to economy council
Pope Francis on Thursday named 13 new members to the Council for the Economy, which oversees Vatican finances and the work of the Secretariat for the Economy.
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Pope Francis sends donation to Beirut for explosion recovery
Pope Francis has sent a donation of 250,000 euros ($295,488) in aid to the Church in Lebanon to help with recovery
Atomic bombs contrary to peace: Pope Francis 75 years after Hiroshima attack
Nuclear weapons are not compatible with the flourishing of peace, Pope Francis said in a letter to Hiroshima to mark the 75th anniversary of the release of an atomic bomb over the city.
Vatican-funded projects in Latin America to focus on coronavirus
A Vatican foundation for Latin America will fund 168 projects in 23 countries, with most projects focusing on the effects the coronavirus pandemic has had in the area.
Catholic social teaching is ‘fundamental’ to tackling world issues, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis said Wednesday the Church is not an expert in the global health crisis, but Catholic social teaching is fundamental to healing the issues faced by the world today.
Pope Francis prays for victims of ‘tragic’ Beirut explosion as death toll climbs
Pope Francis has asked for prayers for Lebanon and for the victims of yesterday’s Beirut explosions, which have killed over a hundred people and caused serious destruction to the city.
Vatican: Benedict XVI health ‘not serious’ concern
The Vatican said Monday the health problems of Benedict XVI are not serious, though the pope emeritus is suffering from a painful disease.
Benedict XVI unwell since visit to Germany
Pope emeritus Benedict XVI is sick with a bacterial infection and “very frail,” according to a German newspaper report.
Pope Francis tells youth at Medjugorje: Be inspired by the Virgin Mary
Pope Francis has urged young people gathered in Medjugorje to imitate the Virgin Mary by abandoning themselves to God.
Pope Francis deplores firebomb attack on Catholic cathedral in Nicaragua
Pope Francis deplored a firebomb attack on a cathedral in Nicaragua Sunday.
Pope Francis appoints new personal secretary
Pope Francis appointed an official from the Vatican Secretariat of State as his new personal secretary on Saturday.
Exorcism is a ministry of joy, light, and peace, new guide says
Exorcism is not an obscure practice shrouded in darkness, but a ministry filled with light, peace, and joy, according to a new guide for Catholic exorcists.