Pope Francis

Full text: Pope Francis’s Urbi et Orbi message

The Pope said his Christmas message 'goes out to the ends of the earth to reach all peoples, especially those scarred by war'

Pope Francis wishes Christmas peace to those scarred by war

In his Urbi et Orbi blessing, the Pope called for an end to the fighting in Syria and other war-torn countries

Associated Press

We must free ourselves from materialism, Pope says at Midnight Mass

Christians must avoid being 'concerned for gifts but cold toward those who are marginalised'

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How does the Pope want to reform the Curia? We still don't really know

Nearly four years into the reign of Pope Francis, we still do not know what his reformed Roman Curia might look like

Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith

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Pope Francis creates commission to investigate Order of Malta crisis

The order's grand chancellor was fired for reportedly not stopping aid workers from distributing condoms

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How do we feed a million children a day? Only by the grace of God

Our continuing work is testament to the great graces of mercy we have received during this year

Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow

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