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Pope Francis July 30, 2022

Pope Francis says he must cut down on travel or consider retirement: 'The door is open'

Pope Francis said this latest apostolic journey to Canada was a 'test' that proved the pontiff must slow down on traveling or else risk having to retire.

Pope Francis July 26, 2022

Pope Francis delivers homily at Mass at Canadian stadium

Pope Francis delivered a homily to an audience of approximately 50,000 people in Edmonton, Canada, on Tuesday morning as part of his apostolic journey.

Vatican July 22, 2022

Vatican Cardinal Michael Czerny calls for a fossil fuel nonproliferation treaty

Cardinal Michael Czerny has endorsed a fossil fuel nonproliferation treaty, saying all production of oil should begin to be phased out to avoid climate change.

World July 21, 2022

Pope to German bishops: Progressive changes 'not lawful,' churches will 'weaken, rot and die'

The Vatican decided to halt the progress of a German progressive movement that aims to give Catholics the ability to speak on issues of homosexuality and women priests.

Pope Francis July 21, 2022

Pope Francis warns German bishops: Changing teachings is 'not lawful,' causes churches to 'rot and die'

Pope Francis warned the German Conference of Bishops in a Thursday statement that alterations to theology or church governance is 'unlawful' and could hurt the church.

Pope Francis July 13, 2022

Pope derides Biden's abortion views, Catholic self-identity as 'incoherence'

Pope Francis called President Joe Biden's self-identity as Catholic while holding pro-abortion views 'incoherent.'

Pope Francis July 13, 2022

Pope Francis names nuns, lay women among new Dicastery for Bishops

Pope Francis has announced the appointment of three women to the Dicastry for Bishops, including two religious sisters and a lay president of Catholic women's charities.

Pope Francis July 12, 2022

Pope confirms journey to Ukraine, possibly Russia, but details yet unknown

Pope Francis has committed to visiting war-torn Ukraine after his upcoming Apostolic Journey to Canada, though specific dates have not yet been arranged.

Asia July 9, 2022

Shinzo Abe assassination: Pope Francis sends telegram of 'heartfelt condolences' to Japan

Pope Francis offered his 'heartfelt condolences" to the people of Japan after former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated Thursday in Nara prefecture.

Roman Catholic July 7, 2022

Pope Francis describes pressures of the papacy: ‘Sometimes, you feel you are numb’

The pope described the hazards of his position in an interview with the leader of his former diocese's press office, saying that the negativity can 'numb' an ill-equipped pontiff.

Roman Catholic July 6, 2022

Pope Francis allows women on committee to advise appointment of bishops

Pope Francis will be appointing two women to the Dicastery for Bishops, an insider circle of advisors who help the pope evaluate priests and appoint bishops.