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Oldest Italian cardinal dies at 95

Italian cardinal Luigi De Magistris has died at 95 years old. He was made a cardinal by Pope Francis in…
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Pope Francis gives personal reflection on 52 years of priesthood

Pope Francis on Thursday offered a long reflection on his more than 52 years of priesthood, giving advice to other…
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Pope Francis asks for courage to face mistakes that cause scandal

At his General Audience, Pope Francis remembered the life of the 36-year-old priest Richard Masivi. He was from the Democratic…
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Pope calls priests to draw near to God, bishop, priests, and people

Pope Francis addresses the International Theological Symposium on the Priesthood, inviting priests to be close to God, their Bishop, their…
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admincco2February 16, 2022
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Vatican unveils theme for 2nd World Day for Grandparents and Elderly

The Vatican announced on Tuesday that Pope Francis has chosen a theme for the second World Day for Grandparents and…
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Pope Francis seeks ‘healthy decentralization’ with new changes to canon law

Pope Francis unveiled new changes to Church law in an apostolic letter published Tuesday, saying that he was seeking to…
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Pope Francis accepts retirement of LA auxiliary bishop who served with ‘zeal, dedication, and love’

Pope Francis on Tuesday accepted the resignation of 75-year-old Los Angeles auxiliary Bishop Edward William Clark. Archbishop José H. Gómez of Los…
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Card. Marc Ouellet on the Vatican’s upcoming symposium about the priesthood

Card. Marc Ouellet has organized a symposium on the priesthood, which will begin on Feb. 17 at the Vatican. The…
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Pope Francis strengthens anti-abuse arm within Vatican’s doctrinal office

Pope Francis has overhauled the structure of one of the oldest bodies within the Vatican, the Congregation for the Doctrine…
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Pope Francis transfers news reponsibilities to bishops

Pope Francis continues to decentralize the powers of the Holy See, modifying norms in the Code of Canon Law in…
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