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Pope Leo pledges prayers for China, marks Laudato Si' anniversary

Catholic News Service · May 26, 2025

Pope Leo XIV called attention to two important events that fell on May 24: the day of prayer for Catholics in China and the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis' encyclical on the environment.

Pope Leo prays for vocations, for peace and for mothers on Mother's Day

Cindy Wooden · May 11, 2025

With a huge and festive crowd gathered in St. Peter's Square, Pope Leo XIV led his first Sunday recitation of the "Regina Coeli" prayer and urged all Catholics to pray for vocations, especially to the priesthood and religious life.

Ailing Pope Francis surprises pilgrims during Jubilee of the sick

Justin McLellan · April 7, 2025

With thousands of infirmed people and those who care for them gathered in St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis, seated in a wheelchair and wearing a nasal cannula, made an unexpected appearance to greet the crowd.

Presentation in the temple shows how God lives among us, Pope Francis says

Justin McLellan · February 3, 2025

The presentation of Jesus in the temple of Jerusalem shows that God's closeness to humanity is not confined to a place of worship but is manifested in his living among people, Pope Francis said.

Holocaust cannot be forgotten or denied, Pope Francis says

Cindy Wooden · January 27, 2025

"The horror of the extermination of millions of Jews and people of other faiths" before and during World War II "can neither be forgotten nor denied," Pope Francis said.

God responds generously to people's shortcomings, Pope Francis says at Angelus

Carol Glatz · January 20, 2025

God responds to the shortcomings of the faithful with his superabundance, Pope Francis said.

Best gift a child can receive is faith, Pope Francis says at baptisms

Carol Glatz · January 13, 2025

When children are baptized, their parents and the church are giving them the greatest gift ever: the gift of faith, Pope Francis said before baptizing 21 infants in the Sistine Chapel.

God wants all people to be saved; he forgives all who repent, Pope Francis says

Cindy Wooden · December 26, 2024

God wants to save each and every person, and Christians are called to give witness to that fact by praying even for people who have harmed them, Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis, suffering a cold, focuses on mothers and children before Christmas

Cindy Wooden · December 24, 2024

Leading the recitation of the Angelus prayer from inside the chapel of his residence because of a cold, Pope Francis nevertheless blessed the baby Jesus figurines children and adults will put in their Nativity scenes -- and he brought one of his own as well.

Pope Francis prays Mary will protect persecuted Christians in Nicaragua

Justin McLellan · August 28, 2024

As the Catholic Church and Christians at large experience intense persecution in Nicaragua, Pope Francis expressed encouragement and support to the people living under the country's authoritarian regime.