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Pope Francis tells parents not to reject children because of sexual orientation
Pope Francis continued his series of catechesis on St. Joseph, reflecting on how Jesus’ foster-father approached decision-making. He said that…
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Pope Francis calls for day of prayer for peace in Ukraine on Jan. 26
Pope Francis is worried by growing tension in Ukraine in light of a possible Russian invasion. That’s why, during the…
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Pope Francis asks educators to not be discouraged by the pandemic
Pope Francis met with members of the Congregation of Notre Dame of Montreal, a French-Canadian religious order focused on education.…
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Pope Francis to confer ministries on lay men and women for the first time
For the first time, Pope Francis will formally confer the ministries of catechist, lector, and acolyte to men and women…
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Pope on Oscar Romero: He was ‘excommunicated’ in the whispers of many bishops
In the church of St. Francis of Assisi the pope delivered a long and forceful speech to the bishops of…
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Pope Francis’ message to victims of volcanic eruption: “It’s hard, but don’t give up”
Pope Francis sent a message to the thousands of people affected by the volcanic eruption in Cumbre Vieja, in La…
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Pope Francis: The Word of God rekindles hope
On Word of God Sunday, Pope Francis reminded Christians that God speaks to them through scripture, filling them with hope…
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Pope Francis: Global synodal path ‘a great opportunity to listen to one another’
Pope Francis said on Monday that the two-year global consultation process leading to the Synod on Synodality is “a great…
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Pope Francis welcomes FAO Director-General to the Vatican
ope Francis welcomed Qu Dongyu, the Director General of the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization, to the Vatican. -“I…
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Benedict XVI accused of failing to respond to abuse as a bishop
An independent report commissioned by the archdiocese of Munich accuses Josef Ratzinger of failing to act properly in four cases…
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