What does Jesus mean when he says that the shepherd lays down his life for his sheep? Pope Francis explains

Apr 21, 2024 02:23

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15,000 people gathered in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City Photo: Vatican Media

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Research Shows Slump in Pope Francis’ Popularity in the United States

The growing partisan division in the nation is at the heart of the slump in the valuation of Pope Francis. The Democrats give the Holy Father a favourable valuation of 89%, whereas the Republicans give him a favourable valuation of 63%.

Apr 15, 2024 13:02

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Pope’s Ghost Writer is undersecretary of Dicastery for Oriental Churches

Since 2015, he has worked in the Section for General Affairs of the Secretariat of State.

Apr 15, 2024 00:09

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Pope Francis Makes a Surprise Visit to a Roman Parish, to Impart a Catechesis to the Children

Responding to their questions, he gave a brief catechesis on thanksgiving prayer, stressing that it is one of the most important in Christian life.

Apr 11, 2024 11:28

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5 ideas of the Pope on people with disabilities: building a culture of full inclusion

Address to the members of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences on the occasion of their Plenary Assembly

Apr 11, 2024 00:07

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Pope Francis on pain, illness and true healing

Address to the members of the Pontifical Biblical Commission on the occasion of their Plenary Assembly

Apr 11, 2024 00:03

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Pope Leo XIV “responds” to Trump’s threat regarding Iran’s extinction: here is what he said

The Pope’s remarks echoed and reinforced his Easter message delivered during the Urbi et Orbi on April 5, where he had already called on those with the power to wage war to lay down their arms and choose dialogue

Two interpretations of the empty tomb, only one to choose: Pope Leo XIV’s reflection

Address on the occasion of the Regina Coeli prayer on Monday, April 6, 2026

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What does Jesus mean when he says that the shepherd lays down his life for his sheep? Pope Francis explains

The Pope’s Meeting with the Third Seminary of Spaniards in Rome: That of Seville

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Pope Francis: for a study of history free of ideologies and respectful of truth

Pope Francis receives Discalced Carmelite nuns at Vatican and tells them how to revise their Constitutions

This is how Pope Francis explains the cardinal virtue of temperance

Topics discussed by the Pope with his council of cardinals: role of women, synodality in dioceses and local church situation

Research Shows Slump in Pope Francis’ Popularity in the United States

Pope’s Ghost Writer is undersecretary of Dicastery for Oriental Churches

Pope Francis Makes a Surprise Visit to a Roman Parish, to Impart a Catechesis to the Children

5 ideas of the Pope on people with disabilities: building a culture of full inclusion

Pope Francis on pain, illness and true healing