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Pope Francis’ 10th anniversary: Year 5 – 2017 in review
As Pope Francis celebrates the 10th anniversary of his election to the papacy on 13 March 2023, we take a look at a few of the highlights of the fifth year of his pontificate: 2017.
Pope Francis’ 10th anniversary: Year 4 – 2016 in review
As Pope Francis celebrates the 10th anniversary of his election to the papacy on 13 March 2023, we take a look at a few of the highlights of the fourth year of his pontificate: 2016.
Pope Francis’ 10th anniversary: Year 3 – 2015 in review
As Pope Francis celebrates the 10th anniversary of his election to the papacy on 13 March 2023, we take a look at a few of the highlights of the third year of his pontificate: 2015.
Pope Francis’ 10th anniversary: Year 2 – 2014 in review
As Pope Francis celebrates the 10th anniversary of his election to the papacy on 13 March 2023, we take a look at a few of the highlights of the second year of his pontificate: 2014.
Pope Francis’ 10th anniversary: Year 1 – 2013 in review
As Pope Francis celebrates the 10th anniversary of his election to the papacy on 13 March 2023, we take a look at a few of the highlights of the first year of his pontificate: 2013.
‘Be merciful as your Heavenly Father is merciful’
To mark the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’ pontificate, we share a story by Dale Recinella, a lay chaplain on Florida's death row, about how we are called to be merciful, even in the face of horrible crimes and what could seem like justifiable anger.
Pope Francis’ 10th anniversary: ‘Ad multos annos, Holy Father!’
As Pope Francis celebrates the 10th anniversary of his pontificate, our Editorial Director and the Director of the Osservatore Romano explain Vatican Media’s coverage of this historic milestone, and offer their best wishes to the Holy Father.
Journeying Together: Synodality in the Church
As Pope Francis celebrates the 10th anniversary of his pontificate, Professor Sandie Cornish offers an encouragement from Australia for the Church to persevere in the Pope’s invitation to “journey together” and bear witness to the inherent dignity of each and every person.
Waste separation management program inspired by Laudato si’
To mark Pope Francis’ 10th anniversary as Pope, Sr. Agnes Kanlaya Trisopa pays tribute to the Holy Father’s leadership in urging people to care for Creation, and describes the ecological benefits of a waste separation management program she has set up in Bangkok, Thailand.
Pope Francis: 10 years of missionary zeal along paths of mercy and peace
Ten years have passed since 13 March 2013, the day Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected to the See of Peter. Pope Francis' pontificate has been marked by a passion for evangelisation and a constant journey to reform the Church to make her more missionary. A decade during which time has taken on two different dimensions: the progressive one, to initiate processes, and the circular one, to go out to meet others and return enriched in thought and heart.
Patriarch Bartholomew I sends anniversary wishes to Pope Francis
The Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew I, sends his greetings and well-wishes to Pope Francis for the 10th anniversary of his papacy, and thanks him for his long-standing friendship and work to promote the care of Creation.
Grand Imam Ahmed Al-Tayyeb sends anniversary wishes to Pope Francis
Pope Francis receives a message of well-wishes from the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Ahmed Al-Tayyeb, as the Pope celebrates the 10th anniversary of his election to the papacy.
On the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’ papacy: A Jewish Perspective
Rabbi Abraham Skorka, a long-time friend of the Pope and a co-author with him of the book “On Heaven and Earth”, shares his thoughts and well-wishes for the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’ papacy.
Record-strength cyclone Freddy pounds Mozambique after making second landfall.
Cyclone Freddy battered central Mozambique on Sunday after making landfall for a second time in a month and breaking records for duration and strength of tropical storms in the southern hemisphere.
At Angelus, Pope calls for solidarity with all afflicted by war
Pope Francis announces the renewal of the “24 Hours for the Lord” prayer inititative, set to take place next Friday, and dedicated to adoration and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. And recalling last year’s Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the Holy Father calls on the faithful to remain united in faith and solidarity with all those suffering from war.
Pope at Angelus: The Lord promises us the living water of eternal life
At the midday Angelus on the Third Sunday of Lent, Pope Francis speaks about Jesus who is thirsty and the Samaritan woman at the well who gives Him water. The Pope explains how the Lord is also thirsty for our love as He promises to give us living water that makes eternal life overflow within us.
The Lord's Day Reflection: ‘All of us’
As the Church marks the Third Sunday of Lent, Fr Marion Nguyen, OSB, offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings under the theme: “All of us”.
Saudi Arabia and Iran to restore diplomatic ties
Saudi Arabia and Iran are set to resume diplomatic relations after a long rift between the two Middle Eastern nations.
Pope encourages Church's mission outreach efforts
Pope Francis meets with members of the Spanish Bishops' Conference working for its Commission for Mission and Cooperation with the Churches, together with leadership of the Spanish NGO "Misión América". He offers words of encouragement as they bring the Gospel message to the Americas and Africa.
Sant'Egidio President Marco Impagliazzo on Pope Francis' 'poor Church for the poor'
As we commemorate the ten-year anniversary since the College of Cardinals elected Jorge Mario Bergoglio to lead the Catholic Church, on 13 March 2013, we speak to Marco Impagliazzo, President of the Community of Sant'Egidio, on Pope Francis' closeness to the poor, the discarded, and those on the peripheries.
