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yesterdayIf his early decisions are any indication, it is likely that Pope Leo XIV will continue Pope Francis's reforms not only on social issues, but also on women and their inclusion in top positions at the... -
2 days agoAn American rabbi has voiced optimism for Catholic-Jewish relations after the election of Pope Leo XIV, saying his pontificate marks an opportunity for renewal given a spike in tensions during the... -
3 days agoIn his first public general audience address, Pope Leo XIV said he would continue his predecessor’s reflection on Jesus Christ as a source of hope during the ongoing Jubilee year, and prayed for... -
5 days agoAfter attending Pope Leo XIV’s installation Mass, US Vice President JD Vance Monday had private meetings with the pontiff and other top-ranking officials, with key themes being religious freedom and... -
6 days agoAfter presiding over his official installation Mass after his election to the papacy, Pope Leo XIV held a private meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, shortly after the two had a...
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Novena for Pope Francis April 26 - May 4
Prayer for Pope Francis
Loving God,we give you thanks for the life and ministry of Pope Francis.In him you gave us a man of humility,one who valued listening to the voices of the voiceless,compassion for the undervalued,mercy for sinners and justice for the oppressed.You gave us a pastorwho led through the example of his lovefor your people and your creation,who was not ashamed to smell like his sheep.Comfort all who mourn his passing,and may the angels now lead him to paradise with youto rest in your peace for eternity.May your Spirit guide the future successor to your servant Francisto continue the work you have begun through him,for the good of the Church and the world.Through Christ our Lord. Amen.Prayer from Liturgical Press
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Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17, 1936, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, was the first pope from the Americas and the first Jesuit to lead the Catholic Church. Before his election as pope on March 13, 2013, he served as Archbishop of Buenos Aires, where he was known for his humility, simple lifestyle, and dedication to the poor.
Raised in a family of Italian immigrants, he studied chemistry before entering the seminary and joining the Jesuits. Ordained a priest in 1969, he later became the Provincial of the Jesuits in Argentina and played a key role in guiding the Church during a period of economic and social crises in the country. When he was appointed bishop in 1992 and archbishop in 1998, he prioritized evangelization, social justice, and pastoral outreach.
As pope, Francis emphasized mercy, care for the marginalized, and environmental stewardship. His papacy was marked by a call for a “poor Church for the poor,” interfaith dialogue, and reform within the Vatican. His teachings focused on compassion, the dignity of every person, and the need for a missionary Church.
On April 21, 2025, Pope Francis passed away, leaving behind a legacy of love, humility, and service.
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