Pope Francis

Compassion is not just an attitude but a call to action, says Pope

The pontiff tells general audience that the faithful must demonstrate kindness not just in thought but by deeds

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Pope names Dallas bishop head of new office for laity and family life

Bishop Kevin Farrell of Dallas will head the Vatican's new department

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Pope Francis expresses sorrow over Mediterranean wildfires

The Pope is praying for 'courage' for those affected by wildfires in Portugal and Spain

Pope prays for exploited women on the Feast of the Assumption

The Pope prayed that exploited women soon would be able to live a life of 'peace, justice and love'

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Pope Francis makes surprise visit to women rescued from prostitution

Visit was one of the Pontiff's 'Mercy Friday' trips marking the Year of Mercy

Francis has catch-up lunch with refugees he brought to Rome

The Pope gave toys and gifts to the children, while they showed him a collection of their drawings

The revival no one expected

With a new cathedral, new orders and new Oratories, could England’s Catholic Church be entering a time of renewal?

Stephen Bullivant

Making parishes work

in a question-and answer-session with the polish bishops during his recent visit to that country, pope francis made some striking observatio...

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