Angelus
Pope Francis leads the Angelus prayer in St. Peter's Square, joined by thousands of pilgrims from all around the world.
He also delivers a brief homily on the Gospel of the day.
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Pope Francis remembers those who are persecuted for their faith
On the day the Church remembers the first martyr, St. Stephen, Pope Francis asked for prayers for the Christian communities around the world who are persecuted for their faith.
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Francisco recuerda a quienes sufren discriminación a causa de su fe
En el día que la Iglesia recuerda al primer mártir, san Esteban, el papa pidió rezar por las comunidades cristianas que sufren discriminación o incluso persecución en el mundo. Esta se produce en uno de cada tres países.
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Weekly Program: The World Seen From The Vatican 12-27-2023
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Pope Francis expresses concern for the progress of human rights
During the Angelus, the Pope addressed the anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948.
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Weekly Program: The World Seen from The Vatican 12-06-2023
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Pope's health improves but he does not pray the Angelus in St. Peter's Square
The Vatican said that although the Pope's health is improving, he decided not to go out into the Square to avoid exposure to dramatic temperature changes.
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Updates on Pope Francis' health
The Pope's health has once again been the focus of attention at the Vatican. On Saturday morning, he suspended his official audiences due to what the Holy See defined as a “slight flu-like condition.” Then, addressing pilgrims, Pope Francis spoke of an “inflammation of the lungs.”
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Weekly Program: The World Seen from The Vatican 11-22-2023
Pope Francis travels to the suburbs of Rome to meet with priests.
The Vatican reaffirms that Catholics cannot join Freemasonry.
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Pope Francis praises witness of 20 martyrs recently beatified in Spain
Immediately after the Angelus prayer, the Pope had lunch with more than 1,000 people in need in the Paul VI Audience Hall to mark this World Day of the Poor.
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Weekly Program: The World Seen from The Vatican 11-15-2023
Pope Francis meets with thousands of children at the Vatican.
Documents reveal Vatican's role in the release of Soviet-era prisoners.
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Sudan: the forgotten conflict for which the Pope is calling for help
The country's civil war broke out in April and its toll is devastating. There have been continuous executions and more than 25 million people are in need of humanitarian aid.
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“Enough brothers, enough.”
Pope Francis once again appealed for peace in Gaza. He did not point the finger at anyone but rather asked people to help those who are suffering.
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What is happening in Afghanistan?
Pope Francis is praying for the situation in Afghanistan that has only worsened since the Taliban seized control of the capital city in 2021.
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Weekly Program: The World Seen from The Vatican 11-08-2023
Pope Francis remembers his predecessor, Benedict XVI.
The Pope will travel to Dubai for a second time.
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"Let us pray for the strength to say 'enough is enough'"
During the Angelus the Pope renewed his call for an end to the bloodshed in Gaza and asked for help for the more than one million Afghan refugees and migrants whom Pakistan is threatening to drive out of their country.
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The Pope on All Saints Day: “The saints were not unreachable or distant heroes”
The Pope explained that holiness is a gift that comes with baptism and is "perfected" during one's life.
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Weekly Program: The World Seen from The Vatican 11-01-2023
The Synod of Synodality comes to an end.
What the day of prayer and fasting for peace looked like.
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“Ceasefire!” Pope Francis calls for humanitarian aid to be allowed to enter Gaza
The Pope prayed that, “In Gaza, in particular, that space be left to ensure humanitarian aid and that hostages be released immediately.”
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Weekly Program: The World Seen from The Vatican 10-25-2023
Pope Francis calls U.S. President Biden.
12 Nicaraguan priests welcomed at Vatican.
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Pope Francis' renewed appeal for peace: “Brothers, stop!”
During Sunday's Angelus and before thousands of people, Pope Francis renewed his appeal for peace in the Middle East.
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Israel calls for Vatican to issue “clear condemnation” of Hamas terrorist group
Israel's Minister of Foreign Affairs had a phone call with Archbishop Gallagher, the Vatican's Secretary for Relations with States, about his displeasure with the Pope's words.
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Pope Francis: “Please, let no more innocent blood be shed”
The Pope then expressed his great concern for the escalation of conflicts around the world and asked everyone to join for the day of prayer and fasting for peace on October 17th.
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Pope Francis welcomes children from all over the world to a meeting in Rome
During the Angelus the Pope confirmed when his document on St. Therese of the Child Jesus will be published and announced the convocation of a major world event in November.
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Pope reflects on trip to Marseille, France "A dignified life must be guaranteed"
The Pope invited those present to participate in the ecumenical prayer vigil on the evening of September 30 in St. Peter's Square in preparation for the Synod, which begins on October 4.