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December 21, 2021

Although Italy no longer has a 10 p.m. curfew in force as part of its measures to stem the spread of COVID-19, Pope Francis will celebrate the "Christmas Mass at Night" at 7:30 p.m., as he did in 2020.

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Pope: Eat, give gifts, be ‘merry’ this Christmas, but don’t forget Jesus

December 21, 2021

Pope Francis asked people to celebrate a "real Christmas" by recognizing Jesus in their lives and cultivating peace in their hearts.

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St. Joseph’s quiet humility teaches value of silence, pope says

December 15, 2021

The absence of any words attributed to St. Joseph in the Gospels speaks volumes about the importance of silence, Pope Francis said.

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Pope: Through Mary, Latin America can move toward conversion, renewal

December 14, 2021

Festive music, dancing and prayers in honor of Mary echoed through St. Peter's Square as hundreds gathered to commemorate the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

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Pope tells reporters Paris archbishop was hounded out by gossip

December 6, 2021

Pope Francis told reporters he accepted the resignation of Archbishop Michel Aupetit of Paris because the archbishop's reputation had been destroyed, making it impossible for him to continue leading the French archdiocese.

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God can act in unexpected ways, calling for brave acceptance, pope says

December 1, 2021

St. Joseph teaches people to learn to take life as it comes and to accept what God has in mind, Pope Francis said.

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Pope: Discrimination against people with disabilities must end

November 29, 2021

The Catholic Church must be a home for all, especially for people with disabilities who continue to face discrimination in the world and in the church, Pope Francis said.

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Worst poverty is lack of faith, no meaning in life, pope says

November 29, 2021

There is no greater poverty than a life without faith in God, Pope Francis said in a recent message.