Pope Francis

Full text of Pope Francis' in-flight press conference from North Macedonia

please read below for cna's full transcript of the pope's may 7 in-flight press conference from skopje, north macedonia to rome: alessandro ...
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Pope Francis: No plans for female deacons, but study continues

pope francis said tuesday that the vatican commission exploring the possibility of female deacons continues its study, but does not have any...
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Morning Catholic must-reads: 08/05/19

the vatican commission on women deacons did not reach agreement , pope francis has said ( full text ). the pope has praised the late jean va...
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The parish should be 'a home with open doors,' Francis tells Catholics in Bulgaria

the parish should be at the center of the community, a place where god’s presence is felt and hope and love are shared with the world, pope ...
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Pope commends North Macedonians for respect among cultures, ethnic identities

speaking to north macedonian authorities tuesday, pope francis commended the country for its tradition of peaceful coexistence among its var...
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Morning Catholic must-reads: 07/05/19

cardinal gerhard müller has sharply criticised the new draft vatican constitution. cardinal renato martino has objected to steve bannon’s pl...
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After offering instruction, Pope gives first Communion to 245 children

in the catholic heart of bulgaria, pope francis celebrated a special mass for 245 children receiving their first communion and thanked them ...
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Pope Francis: Catholics and Orthodox are united by 'ecumenism of blood'

in bulgaria sunday, pope francis said catholics and orthodox are united by the blood of the martyrs and the christians who continue to suffe...
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To invest in the future, invest in young people, Pope Francis says in Bulgaria

on the first day of a trip to bulgaria, pope francis encouraged authorities to strengthen and grow their country by investing in opportuniti...
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Pope to Bulgarian Catholics: God uses imperfect people

the lord works with imperfect situations and imperfect people, so persevere in holiness, pope francis encouraged catholics in bulgaria sunda...
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