Pope asks aide to deliver his annual foreign policy address, tells ambassadors he’s battling a cold
Pope Francis has told ambassadors accredited to the Holy See that he wasn’t up to delivering his annual foreign policy speech and asked an aide to deliver it instead.
Pope Francis has named the first woman to head a major Vatican office, choosing an Italian nun
He is appointing Sister Simona Brambilla, an Italian nun, to become prefect of the Vatican department responsible for all the church's religious orders.
President Biden cancels Italy trip to meet Pope Francis due to Los Angeles wildfires
Biden cancels planned Rome visit with Pope Francis to focus on federal response to California wildfires
Biden cancels trip to Italy, meant as final foreign visit of presidency, as fires rage in California
Pope Francis, ramping up criticism of Israel, calls situation in Gaza ‘shameful’
VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis on Jan 9 stepped up his recent criticisms of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, calling the humanitarian situation in the Palestinian enclave “very serious and shameful”.
Pope Francis condemns Israel’s Gaza campaign, calls humanitarian crisis ‘shameful’
Pope Francis on Thursday stepped up his recent criticisms of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, calling the humanitarian situation in the
Pope Francis Says Anyone Who Exploits Or Abuses A Child Answers To God
Children occupy a privileged place in God’s heart, and whoever harms them will be accountable to him,” the Pontiff said.
Ryan Vedovelli scores 1,000th career point, Pope Francis boys basketball defeats Springfield Central
Vedovelli put the ball up, got fouled and made the basket. After dusting himself off, the senior made the following free throw, giving him his 1,000th career point. Pope Francis went on to win, 59-54, keeping its undefeated start to the season alive.
Pope Francis Criticizes Nun 'Vinegar Face' as He Calls on Them to Be Messengers of Joy
Pope Francis had a message for nuns, convey joy while refraining from gossip, he said as he addressed a gathering of nuns from the Union of St. Catherine of Siena of the Missionaries of the School
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Pope Francis: Christians Have a Duty to Prevent, Condemn Child Exploitation
Putting a spotlight on the 'scourge of child labor,' the Holy Father lamented that there are 'too many children forced to work' who are unable to smile, dream, or nurture their talents.
Pope Francis enjoys performance by CircAfrica entertainers and mechanical elephants
Pope Francis on Wednesday enjoyed a performance by members of an African-themed circus troupe called CircAfrica. The group brought acrobats, robot-operated elephants, jugglers and dancers on roller skates to perform for the pope in the Vatican auditorium.
Elise Musa’s overtime goal leads Pope Francis girls hockey past Longmeadow
The overtime period was a true goalie battle, and it didn’t disappoint until the Cardinals manifested their victory. Musa corralled the puck, took it to the front of the slot, and buried it glove side to close the game with 2:14 left on the clock in overtime.
Pope warns about AI, fake news and 'manipulating minds'
Pope Francis warns of the dangers of misinformation spread via social media and AI, highlighting its potential to manipulate minds for economic, political, and ideological purposes. Emphasizing media literacy education,