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Take a risk by following Jesus, pope says at Mass
Following Jesus and entering into a relationship with him comes with risks, including the risk of looking foolish sometimes, Pope Francis said.
Global papal prayer network continues to evolve
Last year, more than 13 million people around the world watched Pope Francis explain his monthly prayer intention through videos on a website and on social media channels. A second intention has been added.
McDonald’s near Vatican to give free meals to the poor
"Medicina Solidale" ("Solidarity Medicine") announced Jan. 12 that it is joining forces with McDonald's and the papal almoner's office to distribute 1,000 meals to poor men and women who often find shelter in and around St. Peter's Basilica.
Tear down this wall: Ecumenical week focuses on overcoming division
When a group of German Christians was asked in 2014 to prepare materials for the 2017 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, their choice of a "wall" as a symbol of sin, evil and division explicitly referred to the Berlin Wall.
Don’t procrastinate on faith, live today, pope says
A hardened heart that sets aside "receiving the love of God" for another day, may find that it is too late to enjoy the heavenly reward awaiting those whose hearts are strong in the faith, the pope said.
Peacebuilding partnership helps Central Africans heal after conflict
Despite successful polls in 2016 -- regarded as essential to ending the violence -- and a new, elected government, reconciliation has barely been addressed in the country of 4.6 million save for grass-roots efforts like the December workshop.
Nigerian archbishop asks president to stop evolving culture of brutality
Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Jos spoke after suspected Fulani herdsmen attacked indigenous farmers in southern Kaduna state in early January.
Success, well-being at any cost will deceive, disappoint, pope says
But the hope and security that come from God "never ever disappoint," he said. "Idols always let you down" since they are figments of the imagination and not "alive and real" like God.
Majority of recent sainthood causes come from Italy, says cardinal
Of the 351 dossiers documenting the holiness of candidates for sainthood received by the Congregation for Saints' Causes between 2006-2016, nearly 40 percent of them -- 139 causes -- were from Italy, said Cardinal Angelo Amato, the congregation's prefect.
Order of Malta questions legitimacy of commission established by pope
The leadership of the charitable order denied the legality of a Vatican investigation into the forced resignation of the group's former leader. Pope Francis has "immediate authority over religious orders," the investigating committee said.