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  • Pope Francis: An essential traveler ready to go

    Pope Francis: An essential traveler ready to go

    • Mar 4, 2021

    As Pope Francis packed his bags to travel internationally for the first time in 15 months, news stories were flashing warnings about the dangers of his March 5-8 visit to Iraq, not only due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but also because of Iraq’s long-term security problems, including bomb and rocket attacks.

    By Paul Haring
  • Pope taps Newark cardinal as member of Congregation for Bishops

    Pope taps Newark cardinal as member of Congregation for Bishops

    • Mar 4, 2021

    Pope Francis has named Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin of Newark, New Jersey, a member of the Congregation for Bishops, the office that advises the pope on the nomination of bishops around the world.

    By Carol Glatz
  • ‘Finally,’ pope says he will be able to make pilgrimage to Iraq

    ‘Finally,’ pope says he will be able to make pilgrimage to Iraq

    • Mar 4, 2021

    Pope Francis told the people of Iraq he was going to their country as a “penitential pilgrim,” asking God’s forgiveness for years of war, persecution and destruction, and as a “pilgrim of peace.”

    By Cindy Wooden
  • God offers humanity a love with no equal on earth, pope says at audience

    God offers humanity a love with no equal on earth, pope says at audience

    • Mar 3, 2021

    There is no greater love in the world than the love God has for humanity, Pope Francis said.

    By Carol Glatz
  • Pope appeals for end to violence against protesters in Myanmar

    Pope appeals for end to violence against protesters in Myanmar

    • Mar 3, 2021

    Pope Francis appealed for an end to deadly violence against protesters in Myanmar, calling on the military junta to free political prisoners and let dialogue and the journey toward democracy prevail.

    By Carol Glatz
  • Pope prays for upcoming trip to Iraq to meet ‘martyred church’

    Pope prays for upcoming trip to Iraq to meet ‘martyred church’

    • Mar 3, 2021

    Pope Francis on Wednesday asked for prayers for his upcoming trip to Iraq, noting that the Iraqi people have been waiting for a papal visit since Pope St. John Paul II was prevented from going in 1999: “A people cannot be disappointed twice.”

    By Inés San Martín
  • Vatican announces theme for World Day of Migrants and Refugees

    Vatican announces theme for World Day of Migrants and Refugees

    • Mar 1, 2021

    For the next World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Pope Francis wants Catholics to focus on greater communion and unity among all people.

    By Junno Arocho Esteves
  • For Lent, read the Gospel, fast from gossip, pope says at Angelus

    For Lent, read the Gospel, fast from gossip, pope says at Angelus

    • Mar 1, 2021

    People should fast from gossiping and spreading hearsay as part of their Lenten journey, Pope Francis said.

    By Carol Glatz
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