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Pope 'deeply saddened' by Orthodox church fire

Pope Francis offered prayers and condolences to the victims of a fire in an Orthodox Church that took the lives of 41 people -- including 18 children -- who died in a fire in Egypt's capital, Cairo.
Pope says not enough evidence to try cardinal for sexual assault

A preliminary Vatican investigation into allegations against Cardinal Marc Ouellet concluded there was not sufficient evidence to warrant opening up formal proceedings against the cardinal for sexual assault, a Vatican spokesman said.
The elderly can unite all generations, save humanity, pope says

Pope Francis dedicated his general audience talk to the urgent need for young and old to come together so older people can share their faith and wisdom about the world.
Pope Francis on the Assumption: ‘Do I believe that to love is to reign, and to serve is power?’

Reflecting on the Visitation during his Angelus address on Monday, Pope Francis reflected on the raising up to heaven of the humble handmaid of the Lord, and how that attitude is to be repeated in our lives.
Pope warns Somalia at risk of famine, appeals for aid

Pope Francis called on the international community to help the people of Somalia who are at risk of famine due to severe drought.
Pope Francis: Faith is like fire, not a lullaby

The fire of faith should spur us to conversion, not lull us into complacency, Pope Francis said in his Angelus address Sunday.
In phone call, Zelenskyy thanks Pope Francis for praying for Ukraine

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that he spoke with Pope Francis over the phone on Friday and thanked the pope for his prayers and humanitarian support.
Caccia: Mutual trust is 'vital' to pursuit of nonproliferation, disarmament

Nuclear-weapon-free zones model a way forward toward a world free of nuclear weapons, said Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, the Vatican's permanent observer to the United Nations.
Stepping down: Experts draft proposed laws on status of a retired pope

Pope Francis' plans to visit the central Italian city of L'Aquila and its basilica Aug. 28 fueled speculation of a possible announcement of his resignation, which he has firmly denied.
Desire for eternal youth is 'delusional,' pope says

The passing of time in one's life is meant to be lived as a God-given grace and not a meaningless pursuit to preserve one's youthfulness, Pope Francis said.
Reacting to pontifical academy, theologian says teaching of Humanae vitae can't change

The Pontifical Academy for Life, an institution associated with the Holy See but which is not itself a magisterial body, hosted a 2021 seminar on ethics in which a participant discussed the possible legitimacy of contraception in certain cases.
Vatican reports $3.3 million deficit was significantly less than expected

The Vatican reported that projections of an expected deficit of 33.4 million euros ($34 million) for 2021 ended in a shortfall of just 3.3 million euros ($3.36 million).
Pope Francis: Put your trust in God and his care for you

Hold fast to trust in God and stay alert to his presence in your life, Pope Francis said during his weekly Angelus address on Sunday.

“Let us walk without fear, in the certainty that the Lord always accompanies us. And let us stay awake, lest it happen to us that we fall asleep while the Lord is passing by,” he said Aug. 7.
Pope wants the faithful 'to be the light of the world today,' says nuncio

The Catholic faithful must "be the light of the world today" in both the church and society, said Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the U.S.
Pope Francis calls on young people to turn to Jesus like Blessed Carlo Acutis

Pope Francis told young Catholics on Friday that Jesus is not just a moral precept but a person and a great friend.
Pope Francis to Canada’s Jesuits: ‘When there is conflict the liturgy is always mistreated’

Pope Francis told Jesuits in Canada about how his experience in Latin America formed his beliefs about synodality, liturgy, and divisions in the church, in a private meeting in Québec last week.
Pope Francis: Canada is ‘writing a new page’ in Church’s relationship with indigenous peoples

Pope Francis said Wednesday that Canada is in the process of “writing a new page” in the relationship between the Catholic Church and indigenous peoples.
Pope Francis to Medjugorje youth festival: 'Follow the example of Mary'

Pope Francis has urged the thousands of young people gathered at Medjugorje this week to follow the example of the Blessed Virgin Mary, who leads us closer to Christ.
Courage, resilience: Trip shows tenacity of Canada's Indigenous and pope

At the end of his six-day visit to Canada, Pope Francis, sitting in a wheelchair, said goodbye to Chief Wilton Littlechild, also sitting in a wheelchair.
Pope says residential-school policy was part of 'genocide' plan

The planned destruction of the families, languages, cultures and traditions of the Indigenous communities of Canada through the residential school system was "genocide," Pope Francis said.

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