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Pope Francis’ visit to basilica a sign of improved health
The Vatican Press Office said on 11 April that the Holy Father had asked his assistants to take him to the basilica to pray, and they did so.
Holy Spirit is source of peace, harmony, fraternity says Pope Francis
“The Spirit can grant true peace to human hearts, which is necessary for overcoming conflicts in our families, in society and among nations,” the Holy Father said in a written message to the Catholic Charismatic Renewal International Service, also known as “Charis.”
Pope Francis approves next phase of synod, setting path to 2028 assembly
Pope Francis sits in reverence before the Chair of St. Peter, temporarily placed in front of the main altar in St Peter’s Basilica after the closing Mass of the Synod of Bishops on synodality at the Vatican on 27 October, 2024. Photo: CNS/Vatican Media.
By Justin McLellan
Pope Francis has last week approved the next phase of the Synod of Bishops on synodality, launching a three-year impl...
Four steps for making a local pilgrimage during the Jubilee Year
At the request of the Holy See, Catholic dioceses worldwide have designated local cathedrals, other churches and shrines as local pilgrimage sites during the 2025 Jubilee Year.
Papal anniversary: For 12 years he’s said, ‘Don’t forget to pray for me’
“From the beginning of his pontificate, we have heard Pope Francis ask us to not forget to pray for him, and that is what we are doing,” said Cardinal José Tolenti-no de Mendonça, prefect of the Dicastery for Culture and Education, as he led thousands of people praying the rosary for the pope March 10 in St. Peter’s Square.
REFLECTION: Pope Francis’ 2025 Lenten Message: A Call to Journey Together in Hope
In his 2025 message for Lent, Pope Francis emphasised the continuous call to conversion—turning back to God and embracing a life that reflects our faith’s ideals.
For those who embrace Christ’s love, death is not the end, writes Pope Francis
For those who recognise Christ as the saviour, death is not an end or a form of “annihilation,” Pope Francis wrote in his general audience catechesis. It is a kind of “sister” that introduces the faithful departed to true life.
Pope Francis continues to rest, do paperwork at hospital
A CT scan on Monday 18 February “demonstrated the onset of bilateral pneumo-nia, which required additional drug therapy,” according to the previous evening’s medical bulletin.
Pray, do penance, everything possible for peace, says Pope Francis
In his prepared text, Pope Francis focused on the birth of Jesus, the messianic king, in a humble stable.
Like Mary, respond to God’s love with action
Christians are called to follow Mary’s example by responding to God’s love with action, reaching out to others instead of withdrawing from the world, Pope Francis said.
