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Pope: Like Mary, Respond to God’s Love with Action
Christians are called to follow Mary's example by responding to God's love with action, reaching out to others instead of withdrawing from the world, Pope Francis said.
Faith and the Final Frontier: Jesuit Astronomer Releases Guide to the Cosmos
A nerdy love of science fiction, a yearning for adventure, a passion for science and a foundation of Jesuit education all helped in some way to lead a man from Detroit, Michigan, to become a master of meteorites and the head of the Vatican Observatory.
Nothing is Worth Sacrificing the Life of a Child, Pope Tells World Leaders
It is unacceptable that a child's right to life and a dignified childhood should be sacrificed to "the idols" of power, profit, ideology and nationalistic self-interest, Pope Francis told a group of world experts and leaders.
Religious Poverty, Chastity, Obedience are Signs of Hope, Pope Says
The way consecrated women and men live their vows of poverty, chastity and obedience can offer light and hope to a world looking for authentic relationships marked by love and self-giving, Pope Francis said.
Help Purify, Restore Relationships, Pope Tells Judges at Vatican tribunal
Concern for the salvation of souls is what guides the work of church tribunals and the implementation of reforms regarding the marriage annulment process, Pope Francis said.
Pope Sends Condolences to Families, US for Midair Collision near DC
Pope Francis offered his condolences to the families of victims and to the entire nation following a deadly midair collision between a passenger plane and an Army helicopter near Washington.
At Audience, Pope Talks About St. Joseph, Comments on World Events
St. Joseph is the perfect model of listening to the Lord and quietly putting his word and plan into action, Pope Francis said.
Morality of AI Depends on Human Choices, Vatican Says in New Document
"Technological progress is part of God's plan for creation," the Vatican said, but people must take responsibility for using technologies like artificial intelligence to help humanity and not harm individuals or groups.
Pope Clears Way for Beatification of Georgia Martyrs
Pope Francis has formally recognized that five Franciscan missionaries ministering in what is now the U.S. state of Georgia were killed for their faith.
God is Close to Everyone; Evil Will Not Have Last Word, Pope Says
The Gospel is a word of compassion, mercy, light, freedom and joy, Pope Francis said.