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Francis explains the lessons that Moses gave in his old age
The Pope reflected on the teachings of Moses in his old age: “In the days before his death, Moses pronounced…
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Pope Francis remembers his grandfather who instilled in him a “hatred of war”
During his General Audience, Pope Francis reflected on how much the elderly can teach younger generations, recalling a lesson he…
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Pope Francis explains important role of the elderly in combating cancel culture
Pope Francis continued his series of catechesis on the value of old age. He referenced how Moses passes down his…
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Pope Francis meets Ecuador’s new ambassador to the Holy See
Ecuador’s new ambassador to the Holy See, Alicia de Jesús Crespo Vega, presented her credential letters to Pope Francis at…
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Pope Francis’ act of consecration “makes clear” the Church’s plea for peace in Ukraine
On March 25, Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Rome, and he…
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Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to Our Lady: Praying for peace, not for one side
Stefano Cecchin is the President of the International Pontifical Marian Academy and a leading expert on the Virgin Mary. He…
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Ukrainian president, ambassador ask Pope Francis to visit war-torn country
Pope Francis and Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently held their second phone call since the start of the war in Ukraine, during…
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Pope Francis: Increased weapons spending is “madness”
In a meeting with the Italian Women’s Center, Pope Francis expressed his disappointment in the commitment of NATO leaders to…
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Pope Francis signals upcoming reforms in Vatican criminal law
Pope Francis met with jurists from the Vatican’s lay criminal tribunal to mark the beginning of the court’s new legal…
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Pope Francis on war in Ukraine: “In the name of God, stop this massacre!”
Pope Francis prayed the Angelus before a St. Peter’s Square littered with Ukrainian flags. He referred to besieged city of…
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