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Pope Francis blesses touching statue to raise awareness about human trafficking

Each February 8, the Church observes the International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking. In 2022, it will…

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President Borut Pahor invites Pope Francis to Slovenia

Pope Francis welcomed President Borut Pahor of Slovenia to the Vatican. “Whenever I see a Slovenian, I think of Argentina.”…

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Pope Francis prays for women affected by genital mutilation, human trafficking

Pilgrims gathered under a clear Roman sky in St. Peter’s Square to pray the Angelus with Pope Francis. On the…

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Pope Francis praises women rebelling against violence on Church’s day against trafficking

The eighth International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking gathered participants virtually from over 30 countries to pray…

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Benedict XVI apologizes, says it’s wrong not to be decisive when dealing with abuse

Benedict XVI responded with this letter to accusations that he mismanaged four cases of sex abuse during his time as…

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Pope Francis explains what type of priest the Church needs

Pope Francis explained to seminarians the type of priest the Church needs in this historic moment. POPE FRANCIS We need…

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Pope at Audience: Faith in resurrection helps us face death without fear

Reflecting on St. Joseph as the patron saint of a good death during his catechesis at the General Audience, Pope…

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Complete Letter of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI regarding Report on Abuse

Dear Sisters and Brothers, Following the presentation of the report on abuse in the Archdiocese of Munich-Freising on 20 January…

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Swedish feminist and religious sisters join forces to end prostitution

Kajsa Ekis Ekman is a Swedish activist against prostitution. She has written various books and for various newspapers, and gives…

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Pope Francis: The dying need palliative care, not euthanasia or assisted suicide

Pope Francis said on Wednesday that the dying need palliative care, not euthanasia or assisted suicide. At his general audience in the…

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