Pope Francis and Richard Duda, president of the Federation of Jewish Communities in Slovakia, light candles during a meeting with the Jewish community in Rybné námestie Square in Bratislava, Slovakia, Sept. 13, 2021.

Horrors of Holocaust must not be forgotten, Pope Francis tells Slovak Jews

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BRATISLAVA, Slovakia -- The violence of the Holocaust and the atrocities committed against the Jewish people are tantamount to blasphemy, Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis speaks during a meeting with priests, men and women religious, seminarians and catechists at the Cathedral of St. Martin in Bratislava, Slovakia, Sept. 13, 2021.

Denounce violence, inflammatory preaching, Pope Francis tells religious leaders

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VATICAN CITY -- Religious leaders must courageously cooperate in supporting each other in opposing hatred and promoting peace, Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis leaves after leading a meeting with priests, men and women religious, seminarians and catechists at the Cathedral of St. Martin in Bratislava, Slovakia, Sept. 13, 2021.

Pope Francis urges Slovak church, government to put people first

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BRATISLAVA, Slovakia -- Slovakia's tradition of hospitality along with its witness of faith amid persecution must be at the forefront of government policies and the Catholic Church's engagement with the faithful, Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis walks with Slovak President Zuzana Caputová as he arrives at the international airport in Bratislava, Slovakia, Sept. 12, 2021.

After warm welcome to Slovakia, Pope Francis encourages Christian leaders to unite

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BRATISLAVA, Slovakia -- Hundreds of men, women and children gathered on the tarmac of Bratislava international airport Sept. 12 to welcome Pope Francis for a visit of less than 72 hours.

Mother Roza Czacka, left, and Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski, two 20th century Polish saints, will be beatified together.

Profiles in courage and faith: Mother Roza Czacka, Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski

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In life, Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski and Mother Róza Czacka led their Polish countrymen with courage and humble service. Now the 20th century compatriots will be beatified together.

This “shoppers drop-in” praesidium on Toronto’s Yonge Street in 1973 was just one of the initiatives that helped grow the Legion of Mary in Canada.

Legion of Mary on frontlines of faith

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Outside of its military overtones, the word “legion” most often describes a large group of people with a singular mission.

Pope Francis speaks as he leads the Angelus from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Aug. 29, 2021. The pope appealed for intensified prayers and fasting for the situation in Afghanistan.

Afghanistan: Pope Francis launches appeal for fasting, prayers for God's mercy

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VATICAN CITY -- With increased violence unfolding in Afghanistan, Pope Francis appealed to all Christians to fast and intensify their prayers.

Taliban fighters stand outside the Interior Ministry in Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 16, 2021. During his Angelus address Aug. 15, Pope Francis expressed his concern for Afghanistan amid the Taliban's control of the country.

Pope Francis prays for peace in Afghanistan as Taliban takes control

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VATICAN CITY -- Hours before the Taliban took control of Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, Pope Francis expressed his hope for the peace and safety of the country's citizens.

Josephine Lombardi’s film reflects on life and legacy of Mary.

A cinematic love letter to the Church's ‘First Lady’

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“We’re about to hear the story of a woman — an accompanying witness whose story begins with a prophecy and ends with victory. A woman whose story can be reflected in other people, helping us to see our story in her story.”

Pope Benedict XVI gives a blessing during a visit at the cathedral in Freiburg, Germany, Sept. 24, 2011. In responses to questions posed by a German magazine, the now-retired pope referred to a speech in Freiburg in which he emphasized that the church must set itself apart from its surroundings.

Benedict criticizes church in Germany, says mission obscured

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FREIBURG, Germany -- Retired Pope Benedict XVI has criticized representatives of the Catholic Church in his home country, Germany.

Cardinal Walter Brandmuller elevates the Eucharist during a Tridentine-rite Mass at the Altar of the Chair in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican May 15, 2011.

Appealing to need for unity, Pope restores limits on Latin Mass

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VATICAN CITY — Saying he was acting for the good of the unity of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis has restored limits on the celebration of the Mass according to the Roman Missal in use before the Second Vatican Council, overturning or severely restricting permissions St. John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI had given to celebrate the so-called Tridentine-rite Mass.

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