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Pope Francis waves as he arrives for his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Feb. 22.

Pope Francis: creation is a sign of hope – we have to take care of it

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VATICAN CITY – On Wednesday Pope Francis said creation has often suffered because of humanity’s sins and failings, stressing that we must take care of it because as Christians, we see signs of hope in Christ’s Resurrection in nature every day.

Pope Francis speaks during his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Feb. 22.
February 22, 2017

Pope's homily: ‘Holy shame overcomes temptation of ambition’

Pope Francis began his homily at daily Mass noting that “We will all be tempted.” He drew inspiration from the First Reading, which recalls that whoever wishes to serve the Lord must prepare for temptations, and the Gospel reading, in which Jesus tells his disciples of his impending death.

The Catholic Church's new medical and bioethical charter goes beyond just health professionals; it encompasses all things related to health.

Vatican's new health charter goes beyond patient-doctor relations

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VATICAN CITY – When updating the Catholic Church's medical and bioethical charter, experts decided it wasn't enough to aim the guidelines at health care professionals.

Mother Teresa had conversations and visions of Jesus before forming Missionaries of Charity.

Did you know Mother Teresa experienced visions of Jesus?

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VATICAN CITY – Even her friend of more than 30 years, Father Sebastian Vazhakala, did not know Mother Teresa had conversations with and visions of Jesus before forming the Missionaries of Charity.

Pope receives a stuffed animal from a participant in the Special Olympics during a meeting Feb. 16 at the Vatican. The athletes and organizers were at the Vatican to promote the Special Olympics World Winter Games, which will be held in Austria March 14-25.

Special Olympians show world that 'every person is a gift,' Pope says

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VATICAN CITY – The athletes of the Special Olympics witness to the world the beauty and value of every human life and the joy that comes from reaching a goal with the encouragement and support of others, Pope Francis said.

February 16, 2017
Pope Francis looks on during his general audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican Feb. 8.

Pope's homily: ‘May God give us the grace to proclaim an end to wars in world’

War begins in a person’s heart, for this reason we are all responsible for caring for peace. This was Pope Francis’ message during his morning Mass at the Casa Santa Marta.

Pope Francis greets Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk, head of external relations for the Russian Orthodox Church, during a private meeting in 2016 at the Vatican. A prominent Catholic ecumenist has urged a better understanding of the Russian Orthodox Church.

Catholic theologian urges closer ties with Russian Orthodox

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OXFORD, England – A prominent Catholic ecumenist has urged a better understanding of the Russian Orthodox Church.

Bishop Virgilio Antunes of Coimbra, Portugal, formally closed the local phase of investigation into her life and holiness Feb. 13 in the Carmelite convent of St. Teresa in Coimbra, where she resided until her death in 2005 at the age of 97.

Diocesan phase of Fatima visionary's sainthood cause completed

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VATICAN CITY – The Diocese of Coimbra concluded its phase of the sainthood cause of Carmelite Sister Lucia dos Santos, one of the three children who saw Our Lady of Fatima in 1917.

February 14, 2017
Pope Francis delivers his blessing during his general audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican Jan. 25.

Pope's homily: Preach the Gospel with courage, prayer, and humility

Courage prayer, and humility: these are the traits that distinguish the great “heralds” who have helped the Church to grow in the world, who have contributed to its missionary character. Pope Francis was speaking at the morning Mass at the Casa Santa Marta, taking his inspiration from the Liturgy and from the example of Sts Cyril and Methodius, the patrons of Europe, who are honoured today.

Complete collection of Fr. Freitas' columns on prayer and praying

Complete collection of Fr. Freitas' columns on prayer and praying

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This is the completely collection of Fr. Frank Freitas' four-part series of columns about prayer and praying that originally appeard in the print edition of The Catholic Register.

In a preface to a new book by Daniel Pittet, a Swiss victim who was sexually abused for four years by a priest as a child, Pope Francis asks for forgiveness from clergy sex abuse victims.

Pope Francis seeks forgiveness from clergy sex abuse victims

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VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis has condemned clerical sex abuse as an “absolute monstrosity” and asked victims and their families for forgiveness on behalf of the Catholic Church.

February 13, 2017
Pope Francis speaks during his general audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican Jan. 25.

Pope's homily: Lack of brotherhood leads to war and bloodshed

Pope Francis on Monday spoke of the importance of the bond of brotherhood and of how easy it is for petty jealousies and envy to damage that bond and set off a process that can lead to the destruction of families and peoples.

Each week dozens of newlyweds from around the world meet the pope and receive a special papal blessing at the general audience.

Celebrating marriage: Newlyweds look to Pope for blessings, strength

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VATICAN CITY – Each week dozens of newlyweds, dressed again in their wedding gowns and tuxedoes, come to the Vatican to receive a special papal blessing as they begin their lives together.

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