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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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Pope Francis meets with leaders of countries bordering Russia and Ukraine

As fighting rages on in Ukraine, the leaders of nearby countries are turning to the Vatican to keep the war…

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Pope recites special prayer for end to war in Ukraine

Pope Francis recites a special prayer imploring God to forgive us for war, especially the war in Ukraine. By Devin…

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