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Pope Francis: Benedict XVI Was ‘Leader’ in Responding to Sexual Abuse
A Nov. 22 interview included the latest defense by the Holy Father of his predecessor.
Pope Francis Explains to ‘America’ Magazine Why Women Cannot Be Ordained Priests
The Holy Father was unequivocal on the question of the ordination of women priests.
Pope Francis Says Dialogue ‘Slow,’ But Only Way Forward With China
The Pope spoke about the Vatican-China deal with the Catholic magazine on Nov. 22, two days before the Nov. 24 installation ceremony of Bishop John Peng Weizhao.
‘Violence Kills the Future’: Pope Francis Condemns Israeli-Palestinian Conflict After 2 Teens Die
The Holy Father has spoken out against violence in the Holy Land.
Pope Francis: God Is Present ‘in Everyday Things’
Francis spoke about the season of Advent from a window overlooking St. Peter’s Square.
‘Your Pain Is My Pain’: Pope Francis Pens Letter Marking 9 Months of War in Ukraine
In an emotional letter addressed to the people of Ukraine, the Holy Father wrote that he sees the cross of Christ in the tortures and sufferings endured by Ukrainians.
Head Doctor for Madrid Soccer Team Calls Pope Francis a ‘Very Stubborn Patient’
The Vatican has recruited a sports-medicine specialist among a team of specialists to help treat the Holy Father’s knee problem.
Pope Francis Gives a Shout-Out to the 2022 FIFA World Cup
Speaking to a crowd of people from around the world Nov. 23, the Pope expressed his hope that the international soccer competition would foster fraternity and peace.
Pope Francis: What Is Spiritual Consolation? The Saints Explain
The Holy Father reminded the faithful that ‘seeing God’s presence in everything … strengthens faith and hope, and even the ability of doing good.’
