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Pope Francis meets with the moderators of associations of the faithful, ecclesial movements and new communities and urges them to stay out on the existential peripheries, warning them of the danger of the desire for power. By…

Pope Francis met Friday morning with Irish President Michael Higgins Communiqué of the Holy See Press Office Today, the Holy Father Francis received in audience the President of Ireland, His Excellency Mr. Michael D. Higgins, who…

Pope Francis writes to elderly and sick priests in the Italian region of Lombardy, reminding them of their role as bearers of dreams for younger generations, and encouraging them to live old age and illness as a privilege. By…

Pope Francis on Friday met representatives of the European bishops’ conferences who are responsible for catechesis. They were in Rome for a Vatican meeting. By Robin Gomes Catechists are evangelizers who live from the celebration…

Kenya’s Catholic Bishops have issued a pastoral letter that addresses various pertinent matters affecting the nation. Paul Samasumo – Vatican City. In their pastoral letter, released Wedensday and titled, “Call to keep our hope…

Chargé d'Affairs of the Vatican's Permanent Mission to the UN in Geneva says access to safe drinking water is a basic human right. By Lisa Zengarini “Water is not a commodity; it is a universal symbol and source of life and…

On September 15, Slovakia celebrates the feast of its Patron, Our Lady of Sorrows, It is also the day in which Pope Francis comes to venerate this beloved mother. Ahead of the Pope’s visit, Wednesday the stage is set with thousands…

Pope Francis joins the Bishops of Slovakia for a Moment of Prayer on Wednesday, the last day of his 34th Apostolic journey. By Benedict Mayaki, SJ Pope Francis shared a private Moment of Prayer with the Bishops of Slovakia on…

Spokesperson for the Bishops’ Conference of Slovakia, Fr. Martin Kramara, reflects on Pope Francis’ just-concluded Apostolic Visit to Slovakia, highlighting the joy of the country’s faithful and the encouragement the Holy Father’s presence…

Pope Francis returns to the Vatican following his Apostolic Visit to Budapest and Slovakia, stopping at St. Mary Major’s to thank Our Lady for her protection. By Devin Watkins The Pope’s traditional visits to the Basilica of St.…