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Pope Francis receives in audience the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) gathered near Rome for their Annual General Assembly, and invites them to continue the work of Jesus to bring God’s infinite love and mercy to all, while fostering…

The General Secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC), Rev. Jerry Pillay, expresses concern over a violent protest by Jewish extremists against an Evangelical Christian event in Jerusalem, upholding that Jerusalem is a shared Holy…

Cardinal Péter Erdő, Archbishop of Esztergom-Budapest, in an interview with Vatican News, reflects on Pope Francis' Apostolic Journey to Hungary, and says the Pope came as a true pilgrim of peace and brought the faithful a sense of immense…

At the conclusion of the General Audience, Pope Francis offers his prayers for the victims of the Java earthquake. He also prays for peace in the world, especially war-torn Ukraine, and notes how the World Cup in Qatar can promote harmony…

Pope Francis presides over Mass in suffrage for the cardinals and bishops who have died in the past year, and reflects on two words from the Gospel readings of the day: expectation and surprise. By Francesca Merlo Presiding over…

As Pope Francis prepares to embark on his 39th Apostolic Journey abroad to visit Bahrain, we offer an overview of the Church in the Gulf nation, home to some 80,000 Catholics. By Lisa Zengarini Similar to the other Muslim nations…

Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee, praises Pope Francis’ emphasis on sport as offering a way to unite people from around the world to strive for peace. By Devin Watkins Pope Francis met Friday with…

The Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, begins a visit to Croatia on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Holy See's recognition of the independence of the Croatian Republic, and says an escalation of the conflict…

Richard Connor, Editor in Chief of the UN’s World Water Development Report, encourages sustainable use of water and its resources ahead of World Water Day, which this year is dedicated to drawing attention to groundwater. By…

Pope Francis sends a letter to participants at a Conference taking place in Damascus and dedicated to “listening, dialogue and the future of Christian communities” in the region. He assures Syrian Christians of the Church's concern for…