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Baptism is first step to humility, Pope Francis says

January 13, 2020

VATICAN CITY -- In asking to be baptized, Jesus exemplifies the Christian calling to follow along the path of humility and meekness rather than strutting about and being a showoff, Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis establishes date dedicated to Bible focus

January 10, 2020

VATICAN CITY -- The newly established "Sunday of the Word of God" is an invitation to Catholics across the world to deepen their appreciation, love and faithful witness to God and his word, Pope Francis said.

Malta’s Christians set welcoming tone

January 10, 2020

An island nation that is more than 90 per cent Catholic is using the story of a shipwreck to remind Christians what ecumenism is really about — kindness, welcome and the bonds of our common humanity.

Amid threats of war, world must stay hopeful, Pope Francis tells diplomats

January 9, 2020

VATICAN CITY -- Hope is the virtue needed to approach the coming year, especially when the looming threat of war surrounds a humanity scarred by violence, Pope Francis said.

Life's trials are training ground for Christian compassion, Pope Francis says

January 8, 2020

VATICAN CITY -- Christians survive trials and tribulations with the help of their faith in Christ and pay it forward by being compassionate toward others who suffer, Pope Francis said.

Faith is the worship of God, not oneself, Pope Francis says on Epiphany

January 6, 2020

VATICAN CITY -- Worshipping the Lord as the Three Kings did involves making a journey "from the greatest form of bondage: slavery to oneself," Pope Francis said on the feast of the Epiphany.

Pope Francis prays for dialogue as tensions mount between U.S., Iran

January 6, 2020

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis led pilgrims in prayers for peace as tensions between the United States and Iran escalated following the assassination of a top Iranian general.

Pope Francis tells health workers to 'uphold truest human right, the right to life'

January 3, 2020

VATICAN CITY -- Health care professionals always must "promote the dignity and life of each person and reject any compromise in the direction of euthanasia, assisted suicide or suppression of life, even in the case of terminal illness," Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis apologizes for 'incident' with woman in St. Peter's Square

January 1, 2020

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis began the New Year with an apology for losing his patience the night before with a woman who grabbed his hand and yanked him closer to her while he was greeting people in St. Peter's Square.

Pope Francis: 'A victory for women is a victory for humanity'

January 1, 2020

VATICAN CITY -- The world will not know peace unless there is an end to violence against women, the exploitation of their bodies and the denial of their dignity, Pope Francis said on the feast of Mary, Mother of God.