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Pope Francis prepares to venerate a Marian statue as he celebrates Mass on the feast of Mary, Mother of God, in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Jan. 1, 2020.

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

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.

  • January 1, 2020
Pope Francis leads the Angelus from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Dec. 29, 2019.

Put the phone away and talk to each other, Pope Francis urges families

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis prayed that people all over the world would end 2019 "in peace, peace in their hearts," and that families would mark New Year's by "communicating with one another."

  • December 30, 2019
Pope Francis uses incense as he celebrates Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Dec. 24, 2019.

Christmas says, 'You are loved,' Pope Francis says at Midnight Mass

VATICAN CITY -- Christmas night tells each person, no matter how poor or sinful, that they are utterly and totally loved by God, Pope Francis said as he celebrated Jesus' birth.

  • December 24, 2019
People greet Pope Francis as he leaves his general audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican Dec. 18, 2019.

Pray before a Nativity Scene, Pope Francis suggests

VATICAN CITY -- Putting up a Nativity scene before Christmas is a reminder to stop and remember what Christmas is really about and to prepare one's heart like a manger for the coming of Christ, Pope Francis said.

  • December 18, 2019
A pilgrim holds up a figurine of the Christ Child as Pope Francis leads the Angelus from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Dec 15, 2019.

Pope Francis blesses infant Jesus statues at Angelus audience

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis blessed hundreds of figurines of the baby Jesus -- ranging from tiny plastic figures to life-sized statues -- and encouraged children to make sure they have Nativity scenes at home.

  • December 16, 2019
Pope Francis uses incense as he venerates an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe during a Mass marking her feast day in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Dec. 12, 2019. In attendance were U.S. bishops from Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin making their "ad limina" visits to the Vatican.

Mary is loving mother, humble disciple, Pope Francis says on Guadalupe feast

VATICAN CITY -- Celebrating the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Pope Francis said she reminds Catholics of her true essence as a woman, a mother and a "mestiza" or person of mixed race.

  • December 12, 2019
A sculpture with peace doves is seen in Beijing April, 25, 2019. In his message for the Jan. 1 World Day of Peace, Pope Francis said the world does not need more empty words, it needs committed, active peacemakers.

World needs peacemakers, not empty words, Pope Francis says in message

VATICAN CITY -- The world does not need more empty words, it needs committed, active peacemakers who do not exclude or manipulate, but are open to respectful dialogue, Pope Francis said in his annual message for the World Day of Peace Jan. 1.

  • December 12, 2019
Pope Francis greets a newly married couple during his general audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican Dec. 11, 2019.

Martyrdom comes from following Christ without compromise, Pope Francis says

VATICAN CITY -- There always will be martyrs among Christians in the world, Pope Francis said.

  • December 11, 2019
Pope Francis celebrates morning Mass in the chapel of his residence, the Domus Sanctae Marthae, at the Vatican Dec. 10, 2019. The pope said God will console anyone who lets himself or herself be consoled; all that is needed is to ask forgiveness.

Let yourself be consoled by the Lord in confession, Pope Francis says

VATICAN CITY -- Anyone who wants to experience the consolation and tenderness of God simply needs to go to confession, Pope Francis said at his morning Mass.

  • December 10, 2019
A firefighter places a wreath on a Marian statue overlooking the Spanish Steps in Rome Dec. 8, 2019, the feast of the Immaculate Conception.

Immaculate Conception is feast of hope, Pope Francis says

VATICAN CITY -- Mary, conceived without sin, is a "masterpiece" who reflects "the beauty of God who is all love, grace and self-giving," Pope Francis said on the feast of the Immaculate Conception.

  • December 9, 2019
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