Pope Prays for Victims and Rescuers in California Wildfires
Pope Francis is praying for victims and rescuers trying to control the wildfires in California that have killed at least 11 people and destroyed thousands of homes, the Vatican said on Saturday. "His Holiness Pope Francis assures you and the community affected by this tragedy of his spiritual closeness,
Here's how to help wildfire victims as California blazes explode in size
Strong Santa Ana winds are fueling multiple wildfires across Southern California, forcing thousands of residents to flee from their homes.
Salvation Army working to address ‘basic, immediate needs’ of Cali wildfire victims: ‘Hope is on the way’
Salvation Army Southern California General Secretary Maj. Anthony Barnes shares how the organization is racing to help wildfire victims on ‘Fox News Live' and encouraged helping at SalvationArmyUSA.org.
Where California wildfire victims can find food, housing and other resources
If you have been impacted by the Palisades, Eaton and Hurst fires, here is the emergency assistance available to you right now.
Pope Francis Sends His Thoughts, Prayers for LA Wildfire Victims
Pope Francis is offering his prayers for the victims of the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County, church officials said Saturday. The pope sent a telegram to Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez that was released by the Vatican’s secretary of state,
IRS & California FTB Give Tax Relief To California Wildfire Victims
The IRS is giving tax filing and payment extensions to those impacted by the southern California wildfires. California's Governor announced FTB is doing the same.
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Pope to skip outdoor Sunday prayer after catching cold days ahead of Christmas Eve, Day Masses
The pope has contracted a cold and will skip his usual outdoor Sunday prayer, instead giving the blessing indoors just ... Peter’s Square on Sundays. Pope Francis sounded congested on Saturday ...
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Pope Francis Welcomes Jubilee Pilgrims: ‘Begin Again With Hope’
The Catholic Church teaches that hope is one of the three theological virtues — along with faith and charity — which God ...
Pope brings Holy Year and prayers for better future to Rome prison, a ‘cathedral of pain and hope’
Pope Francis is bringing his Holy Year to Rome’s main prison. Francis traveled to Rebibbia prison on a frigid morning.
Pope asks aide to deliver his annual foreign policy address, tells ambassadors he's battling a cold
Pope Francis has told ambassadors accredited to the Holy See that he wasn’t up to delivering his annual foreign policy speech ...
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Pope Francis tells 60 Minutes in rare interview: "the globalization of indifference is a very ugly disease"
The blessing is for all. Some people were scandalized by this. But why? Everyone! Everyone! Norah O'Donnell: You have said, "Who am I to judge?" "Homosexuality is not a crime." Pope Francis (In ...
Pope Francis baptizes 21 babies in annual ceremony at the Sistine Chapel
Pope Francis has baptised 21 babies in the Sistine Chapel under the ceiling frescoed by Michelangelo, in what has become an ...
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Pope Francis calls for a ceasefire on all fronts in his prayer ahead of Christmas
The Vatican cited the cold temperatures outside and Francis’ strenuous week ahead in deciding to deliver his Sunday blessing indoors. The pope on Tuesday is due to inaugurate his big Holy Year ...
Biden awards Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction
The White House said President Biden bestowed the award to Pope Francis during a phone call in which they also discussed efforts to promote peace and alleviate suffering around the world.
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Pope Francis addresses Ukraine, Middle East in Christmas Day message: 'May the sound of weapons be silenced'
Pope Francis delivered his annual "Urbi et Orbi" (to the city and the world) Christmas message and blessing from the Vatican on Wednesday, calling for peace around the globe and an end to ...
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Pope Francis kicks off a yearlong Jubilee that will test his stamina and Rome's patience
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis kicked off the 2025 Holy Year on Tuesday ... week and Jubilee launch with a cold that forced him to deliver his weekly Sunday blessing from indoors. But he ...
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Pope Francis warns of polarization, cites Trump attack in address to diplomats
Pope Francis delivered his annual “state of the world” address on Thursday, asking ambassadors to pursue a “diplomacy of hope ...