Pope Francis’ music library contains nearly 2,000 CDs and 19 vinyl records, according to the Vatican cardinal who is curating the collection. While it is mostly made up of classical music, it also includes: an old album of Édith Piaf’s greatest hits; Argentine tango tunes, especially by Astor Piazzolla; and a 25-disc collection of Elvis Presley’s Gospel songs, said Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi, president of the Pontifical Council for Culture. Read more
VATICAN CITY | St. Joseph's work as a humble carpenter serves as an example of the dignity of hard work that today is often denied to those in need, Pope Francis said. Read more
ROME | Pope Francis took an evening ride in a white Fiat 500 to visit a record store he used to go to when in Rome as a cardinal.Letizia Giostra, the store owner, told the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera that the surprise visit Jan. 11 was "an immense thrill.""The Holy Father is passio… Read more
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — From a vaccination clinic in the atrium of the Vatican audience... Read more
ASSISI, Italy | With a mix of awe and excitement, pilgrims from many parts of Europe conquered the exhaustion of a long road trip and prepared to celebrate the World Day of the Poor with Pope Francis.Lukasz Baczkowski from Poland was a bit incredulous but proud that other members of his comm… Read more
With a pilgrim’s staff and mantle, Pope Francis entered Assisi’s Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels with 500 economically or socially disadvantaged people and the volunteers who walk alongside them. The pope’s pilgrimage to Assisi Nov. 12 was dedicated totally to the poor in preparation for the celebration Nov. 14 of the World Day of the Poor. Read more
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis had a special guest help him illustrate the meaning of Christian freedom: a young boy wandered onto the stage during the pope's general audience and made himself at home. Read more
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia | Hundreds of men, women and children gathered on the tarmac of Bratislava international airport Sept. 12 to welcome Pope Francis for a visit of less than 72 hours. Read more
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis had a special guest help him illustrate the meaning of Christian freedom: a young boy wandered onto the stage during the pope's general audience and made himself at home. Read more
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia | Hundreds of men, women and children gathered on the tarmac of Bratislava international airport Sept. 12 to welcome Pope Francis for a visit of less than 72 hours. Read more
VATICAN CITY | Religious leaders must courageously cooperate in supporting each other in opposing hatred and promoting peace, Pope Francis said."As religious leaders, I believe that, first of all, we must serve the truth and declare what is evil when it is evil, without fear or pretense, eve… Read more
