Read more about the article Post-pandemic world must not return to selfish ‘normality,’ pope says
Pope Francis poses for a selfie with newly married couple during his general audience in the San Damaso courtyard at the Vatican Sept. 30, 2020. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Post-pandemic world must not return to selfish ‘normality,’ pope says

The COVID-19 pandemic, Pope Francis said, exposed the world's "physical, social and spiritual vulnerabilities."

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Read more about the article Religious freedom: Top U.S., Vatican officials explain why its defense is crucial
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo delivers remarks at a symposium on religious freedom in Rome Sept. 30, 2020. The symposium was sponsored by the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See. (CNS photo/Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters pool)

Religious freedom: Top U.S., Vatican officials explain why its defense is crucial

The respect for freedom of religion in the public sphere is a clear indicator of the health of any society," said Cardinal Parolin.

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Read more about the article Pope releases apostolic letter on Sacred Scripture
Visitors are pictured in a file photo looking at a Caravaggio painting titled "St. Jerome Writing" during an exhibition at the Galleria Borghese in Rome. Pope Francis released "Scripturae Sacrae affectus" ("Devotion to Sacred Scripture"), a new apostolic letter on the Bible, Sept. 30, 2020, coinciding with the 1,600th anniversary of St. Jerome's death. (CNS photo/Max Rossi, Reuters)

Pope releases apostolic letter on Sacred Scripture

Pope Francis said that even today, Christians can learn new things from the countless translations of the Bible that exist.

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Read more about the article Cleaning house: Pope forges ahead with reform after cardinal’s ouster
Cardinal Angelo Becciu speaks with journalists during a news conference in Rome Sept. 25, 2020. The cardinal told journalists he was asked by Pope Francis Sept. 24 to resign as prefect of the Congregation for Saints' Causes and renounce the rights associated with being a cardinal due to an embezzlement investigation involving Vatican funds and a charitable organization run by his brother. (CNS photo/Junno Arocho Esteves)

Cleaning house: Pope forges ahead with reform after cardinal’s ouster

The pursuit to reform Vatican financial procedures took a surprising turn of events in late September with the forced resignation of Cardinal Angelo Becciu.

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Read more about the article Apostleship of the Sea becomes ‘Stella Maris’ in its 100th year
A Vatican postage stamp celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Apostleship of the Sea, a pastoral ministry for fishermen and those who work at sea. The Vatican announced the organization will be officially known as "Stella Maris" (Star of the Sea), which is a Marian title. (CNS photo/Vatican stamp and coin office)

Apostleship of the Sea becomes ‘Stella Maris’ in its 100th year

The Vatican announced the name change Sept. 28 and released a new logo for the organization that serves seafarers and sailors.

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Read more about the article Pope to U.N.: Respect for each human life is essential for peace, equality
Pope Francis delivers a prerecorded address to the 75th session of the U.N. General Assembly; the recording from the Vatican's Apostolic Palace was aired Sept. 25, 2020. (CNS screenshot/Chaz Muth)

Pope to U.N.: Respect for each human life is essential for peace, equality

Pope calls on countries to fulfill the ideals the UN was founded on 75 years ago

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Read more about the article Iraqi archbishop who saved ancient manuscripts nominated for EU prize
Chaldean Archbishop Najib Mikhael Moussa of Mosul was among the nominees for the EU Parliament's Sakharov Prize. He is pictured in a file photo. (CNS photo/courtesy Chaldean Archbishop Najib Mikhael Moussa)

Iraqi archbishop who saved ancient manuscripts nominated for EU prize

Archbishop spared 800 historic manuscripts from destruction by ISIS

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Read more about the article U.N. must recommit to serving the common good, Cardinal Parolin says
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, speaks from the Vatican in a video message to the U.N. General Assembly's High-Level Summit Sept. 21. Marking the 75th anniversary of the United Nations, Cardinal Parolin called on the United Nations to renew its commitment to the ideals upon which it was founded. (CNS Screenshot/YouTube)

U.N. must recommit to serving the common good, Cardinal Parolin says

Pope Francis will address the UN in a video message on Sept. 25

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Read more about the article Church becomes sick when not proclaiming Gospel, pope says
Pope Francis waves as he leads the Angelus from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Sept. 20, 2020. Commenting on the day's Gospel reading, the pope warned that if the church fails to go out and proclaim the Gospel to those who are lost or forgotten, it risks falling ill to the evil that is committed by its own members. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Church becomes sick when not proclaiming Gospel, pope says

The Church must ‘offer everyone the word of salvation that Jesus came to bring,’ Pope Francis said.

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