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After Istanbul attack, Pope prays for those who fight 'bloody stain' of terrorism

January 2, 2017

VATICAN CITY – On the first day of the new year and the 50th World Day of Peace, Pope Francis condemned a terrorist attack which took place in Istanbul early Sunday morning, praying for the victims, the injured and in support of everyone who works to fight violence and terrorism.

New Year calls for courage, hope; no more hatred, selfishness, Pope says

January 2, 2017

VATICAN CITY – Whether the new year will be good or not depends on us choosing to do good each day, Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis: Middle East Christians reflect heroism of St. Stephen

January 2, 2017

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis has said the heroic martyrdom of St. Stephen is mirrored in the persecution of modern-day Christians, particularly in the Middle East.

Real gift this Christmas? God giving world his son, Jesus, Pope says to Vatican employees

December 22, 2016

VATICAN CITY – While exchanging gifts for Christmas is a beautiful tradition, Pope Francis said, do not forget the one and only real gift people will ever receive is God's gift to humanity – his son, Jesus Christ.

Pope Francis' speech to the Roman Curia

December 22, 2016

Pope Francis met with members of the Roman Curia to exchange Christmas greetings Dec. 22. At the gathering, the Pope also outlined guiding principles for reform of the Roman Curia. Below is Vatican Radio's full English translation of his speech:

Pope advances sainthood causes of martyrs during Spanish civil war

December 22, 2016

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis furthered the sainthood causes of seven men and women as well as recognized more than 100 martyrs who were killed during the Spanish civil war.

At Christmas, Jesus offers a new kind of hope, Pope Francis says

December 21, 2016

VATICAN CITY – While hope can often be viewed as the desire for things out of our reach, Pope Francis has said that the birth of Jesus offers us a new kind hope – one which, thanks to the Incarnation, is attainable and leads to a different goal.

Pope’s world peace day message is built on hope

December 21, 2016

The annual World Day of Peace message is an occasion that can’t help but highlight the idealism expected from popes.

Mass attendance in Canada more than doubles on Christmas Day, survey finds

December 20, 2016

Going to Church is a big part of a Catholic Christmas — even if it’s not a big part of the rest of the year for the majority of Canadian Catholics.

Pope Francis: Take a break from busy holidays to prepare for real Christmas

December 19, 2016

VATICAN CITY – Make time to get ready for what Christmas really is about – the child born in Bethlehem signalling that "God is with us," Pope Francis said.