"With a very grateful and humble heart, I thank Pope Francis for this appointment which will allow me to work more closely with him in caring for Christ's Church."
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Catholics globally credit pope for encyclical’s call to uphold human dignity+
"Pope Francis is unflinching in his message" that focuses on solidarity with poor people globally.
Pope Francis’ teaching in new encyclical called ‘profound and beautiful’+
Chicago Cardinal Blase J. Cupich said "Fratelli Tutti" is "destined to be a defining document and body of teaching for the pontificate of Pope Francis."
Pope signs new encyclical in Assisi+
"I give praise to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to the childlike."
Pope Francis calls for day of prayer, fasting for Lebanon+
The Pope has asked Catholics and all people of goodwill to observe Sept. 4 as a day of prayer and fasting for Lebanon.
Vatican says baptisms that used a modified formula are not valid+
It is really Christ himself who baptizes and has the principal role in the event being celebrated, it said.
At Angelus, pope backs U.N. resolution calling for global cease-fire+
'May this Security Council resolution become a courageous first step toward a peaceful future.'
Prayer is a ‘fight’ with God, pope says at audience+
Jacob ultimately enters the promised land with a limp, but also "with a new heart."
Pope clears way for beatification of Knights of Columbus founder+
Venerable Michael McGivney was inspired by the principles of Christian charity and fraternity to assist those most in need.
Pope composes prayers for end of pandemic to be recited after rosary+
Pope Francis asked Catholics to make a special effort in May to pray the rosary, united with believers around the world asking for Mary's intercession in stopping the coronavirus pandemic.
