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Blessed Stanislaus Papczynski of Poland, founder of the Marians of the Immaculate Conception, is depicted in an undated painting. The founder of the first Polish male religious order, who promoted social justice and prayers for the dying, is to be proclaimed a saint June 5 in Rome.

New Polish saint calls people to 'contemplate God's mercy,' bishops say

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WARSAW, Poland – The founder of the first Polish male religious order, who will be canonized in Rome June 5, calls people "to contemplate God's mercy and proclaim that God's heart is open to all," said Poland's bishops.

Permanent deacons and their wives attend a conference at the Basilica of Santa Maria Sopra Minerva in Rome May 27. Attendees were participating in the Jubilee of Deacons, a celebration of the Holy Year of Mercy.

Deacons gather in Rome, share reflections on ministry, challenges

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ROME – Thousands of permanent deacons and their wives began their Year of Mercy celebration by cutting straight to the heart of what it means to be a deacon, how the ministry impacts their families and the challenge of explaining their vocation to others, including bishops and priests.

Pope Francis raises the Eucharist as he celebrates Mass marking the feast of Corpus Christi outside the Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome May 26.
May 26, 2016

Text from Corups Christi mass

Pope Francis delivered the homily at Mass being celebrated on the steps of Rome's cathedral Basilica of St. John Lateran on Thursday, to mark the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Our Lord. Below, please find the full text of the Holy Father's prepared remarks, in their official English translation.

Pope Francis uses incense as he celebrates Mass marking the feast of Corpus Christi outside the Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome May 26.

In Eucharist, find strength to share bread, faith with others, pope says

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ROME – A Corpus Christi procession should honor Christ's gift of himself in the Eucharist, but also should be a pledge to share bread and faith with the people of the cities and towns where the processions take place, Pope Francis said.

Two members of the Institute for the Works of Religion, also known as the Vatican bank, stepped down over management differences. The bank's tower is pictured here in a 2009 file photo.

Vatican bank supervisory members step down over management differences

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VATICAN CITY – Two members of the Vatican bank's board of supervisors handed in their resignation over a difference in opinion concerning the bank's management.

Prayer is not a magic wand, it strengthens faith in tough times, said Pope Francis during his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican May 25.

Prayer is no magic wand; it strengthens faith in tough times, pope says

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VATICAN CITY – Prayer is not a magic wand that fulfills your desires, but it is what helps you keep the faith when you don't understand God's will, Pope Francis said.

May 24, 2016
Holiness is courage, hope, daily conversion

Holiness is courage, hope, daily conversion

"Walk in the presence of God without reproach." That’s how Pope Francis says we can journey towards holiness. During the Homily at Mass at Santa Marta Tuesday, the Pope said that for this commitment to succeed, Christians must be able to hope with courage, open themselves up to discussion, and freely welcome God's grace.

May 24, 2016
Christians live God’s love with joy, astonishment

Christians live God’s love with joy, astonishment

No Christian can exist without joy: that’s what Pope Francis said in his Homily at Mass Monday morning in the chapel of the Santa Marta guesthouse. The Pope stressed that even through life’s difficulties, the Christian knows he can trust in Jesus and find hope. The Pope also reminded the faithful they should not allow riches to dominate their lives because they ultimately lead to sadness.

Filipino inmates share a cell at a jail facility in Manila, Philippines, in this April 17, 2006, file photo. Combating radicalization in prisons will be addressed at a May 30-June 1 gathering in Strasbourg, France.

Vine and branches: Chaplains work to uproot radicalization in prisons

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VATICAN CITY – With visits to detention facilities and washing the feet of the detainees, Pope Francis has placed renewed emphasis on the work of mercy of visiting prisoners. 

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh prays with players after they defeated the Cleveland Browns 20-10 in 2014 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. Harbaugh says he has relied on his Catholic faith to guide him and his players as they have faced various challenges during the past year.

Catholic values drive Baltimore Ravens’ coach on and off the field

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BALTIMORE – The accomplishment of winning the Super Bowl in 2013 as the head coach of the Baltimore Ravens gave John Harbaugh a crowning achievement in football, but he relied on his Catholic faith to guide him and his players through a series of potentially spirit-crushing events during the past year.

Pope Francis greets the crowd during his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican May 11.

Pope gets media's attention as he rebrands church, papacy, says priest

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BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Pope Francis has rebranded the Catholic Church and the papacy, and the media have taken notice.

May 20, 2016
Understanding for sinners, no negotiating the truth

Understanding for sinners, no negotiating the truth

Announcing the word of God should never be dissociated from the understanding of human weakness. That was Pope Francis’ message during the daily Mass at the Casa Santa Marta. Commenting on the Gospel passage in which Christ speaks with the Pharisees about adultery, he said the Lord overcomes the human vision which would reduce the vision of God to a casuistic equation.

May 20, 2016
The rich who exploit the poor are bloodsuckers

The rich who exploit the poor are bloodsuckers

Exploiting the working people to enrich oneself is like sucking blood; it’s a mortal sin. That was the message of Pope Francis during the morning Mass at the Casa Santa Marta.

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