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Not a Roman holiday: Pilgrims learn lessons walking to Rome
The Way of St. Francis is a network of walking trails that connects Assisi to Rome. Created 15 years ago, it attempts to mirror the path likely trod by St. Francis of Assisi when he went to Rome to meet Pope Innocent III in 1209.
Pope asks U.S. to welcome migrants, urges migrants to respect laws
Pope Francis was speaking with teens participating in a program of the international network of "Scholas Occurrentes." At the event, the host asked the pope for a message to immigrants in the United States.
Communion, not competition, is key to job growth, pope says
Working for economic growth based on increased consumption without concern for creating dignified jobs and protecting the environment "is a bit like riding a bicycle with a flat tire: It's dangerous," Pope Francis said.
Pope says space station crew like a ‘tiny U.N.’ with peaceful diversity
Before his first space mission began this year, Catholic astronaut Mark Vande Hei of Falls Church, Virginia, requested a call from Pope Francis, and Oct. 26 his wish upon a star came true.
Reformation at 500: Christians see they are brothers, sisters, pope says
The grace of God and decades of ecumenical dialogue have enabled Catholics and Protestants to mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation together, emphasizing their shared baptism and faith in Jesus, Pope Francis said.
Vatican Nativity scene to highlight works of mercy
A towering 92-foot spruce tree will be the centerpiece of the Vatican's Christmas holidays, according to a note released Oct. 25 by the governing office of Vatican City.
Vatican City PD: Gendarmes continue centuries-old military tradition
The Vatican police force was established 200 years ago, but its origins were in the fourth century.
Coming soon: A new World Day of the Poor
Pope Francis will celebrate a special Mass with the poor and people who assist them Nov. 19, ahead of a busy schedule that includes trips to four countries plus Advent and Christmas liturgies through January.
Kenyan nuns work to educate voters before Oct. 26 election
When Kenyans go to the polls to elect a president Oct. 26, nuns from the Association of Sisterhoods of Kenya will be prominent as poll observers. The sisters already have spent hours in voter education for the repeat election.
Refugees fearful as India plans to deport Rohingya
Fear gripped Muslim Rohingya refugees in India following a hardening of New Delhi's insistence that Myanmar take them back.