Pope Francis

Pope Francis proposes new work of mercy: care for our common home

Holy Father makes proposal in message on World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation

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Rita Ora to sing for Pope Francis on eve of Mother Teresa's canonisation

The singer will help celebrate the Blessed's Albanian heritage in a concert at St Peter's Basilica

Jesus forgives even the greatest of sinners, Pope tells general audience

Pope Francis reminded the faithful gathered in the rain that Jesus' mercy covers all sin

Catholic News Service

'Mother Teresa cared for everybody,' says Brazilian man cured by miracle

Marcilio Andrino was cured of a brain infection after praying to Mother Teresa

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Holy See tells Colombia it won't pick truth commission judges

Vatican declines invitation, but praises the country's peace deal

Associated Press

Pope announces new Vatican department and will lead work on refugees

The Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development will merge Vatican departments responsible for justice and peace, migration, charity and health

Catholic News Service

How to watch live coverage of Mother Teresa's canonisation

The canonisation will take place on Sunday morning in St Peter's Square

Former Vatican official begins prison sentence for leaking confidential documents

Mgr Lucio Vallejo Balda was convicted of leaking documents to Italian journalists

Catholic News Service

Pope's top aide hopeful of improved diplomatic relations between Vatican and China

Cardinal Pietro Parolin said there said there are 'many hopes and expectations for new developments' in diplomacy