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Pope Francis’ knee appears to improve slightly
Instead of using a wheelchair, Pope Francis appeared in the Vatican’s Paul VI Audience Hall with a cane. He walked…
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Vatican Secretary of State will travel to Africa in place of Pope Francis
The Holy See announced that its Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, will travel to the capitals of the Democratic…
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Pope Francis: When profit is the only law, there is no just wage or working hours
Pope Francis condemned profit-driven societies in which he said there are no longer just wages or working hours, and which…
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Chile’s new ambassador to the Vatican meets Pope Francis
Patricia Araya Gutiérrez presented her credentials to Pope Francis to officially become Chile’s new ambassador to the Holy See. Thank…
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Pope Francis will not celebrate Corpus Christi Mass nor lead traditional procession
The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis will not celebrate Mass for Corpus Christi this year, nor will he lead…
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Pope Francis apologizes to White Fathers, missionaries in South Sudan and DRC
The Pope met with a delegation of the White Fathers. They are in Rome holding their general chapter and are…
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Vatican asks parishes to provide a service for couples in crisis
The Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life is asking parishes to provide a service dedicated to couples in crisis.…
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Pope Francis: “Life is precious, even as it fades away”
Pope Francis mentioned his difficulty walking during his General Audience while reflecting on a passage from the Gospel of Mark…
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Pope Francis reflects on the gratitude of elderly persons
Pope Francis continued his series of catechesis on the value of old age by reflecting on how St. Peter’s mother-in-law…
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Pope Francis accepts bishop’s request to not be made a cardinal
Pope Francis has accepted Bishop Luc Van Looy’s request to be dispensed of his appointment as a cardinal. The 80-year-old…
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