According to the pope, true followers of Jesus take up his yoke to receive and welcome the revelation of God's mercy, bringing salvation to the poor and the oppressed.
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Pope Francis Considers Declaring Slain French Priest a Saint
Pope Francis is considering declaring the French priest who was slain by Islamic terrorists in July to be a saint.
Mother Teresa Now Officially ‘St. Teresa’
Mother Teresa, the tiny nun who devoted her life to the poor, was declared a saint by Pope Francis at the Vatican as he celebrated her “daring and courage” and described her as a role model for all in his year of mercy.
Mother Teresa to be Canonized by Pope Francis Sept. 4
Mother Teresa will be canonized Sunday by Pope Francis at the Vatican.
Christians Observe World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation on September 1
Catholics and Orthodox Christians around the world are observing the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation today (Sept. 1).
Pope Francis Meets Women Rescued from Sex Trade
In yet another sign of his strong stance against human trafficking, Pope Francis made a surprise visit to 20 women who have been rescued from sexual slavery.
Pope Francis Invites Syrian Refugees to Lunch in Vatican
Pope Francis had lunch with 21 Syrian refugees at his private residence at the Vatican on Thursday (Aug. 11), sending a powerful message to those in the West fervently opposed to welcoming those forced to flee the war-torn nation.
Catholic Nuns under Siege in Syria Appeal for Help
Despite intense bombing and severe food shortages, several Carmelite nuns are refusing to abandon the embattled Syrian city of Aleppo and have appealed for urgent aid.
ISIS: Pope is Wrong, War against Christians is Religiously Motivated
ISIS has railed against Pope Francis and has made it clear that the war they are waging against the West and Christianity is indeed a religious war.
Pope Francis Names Panel to Study Ordaining Women Deacons
Following through on a pledge he made to a group of nuns last May, Pope Francis has established a special commission to study whether the Catholic Church should take the historic step of ordaining women as deacons.
