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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 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: 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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Roman curia will not gather for Lenten retreat due to COVID-19
The Roman curia will not conduct their Lenten spiritual retreat together this year due to COVID-19. Just as last year,…
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St. Irenaeus a step closer to being declared a Doctor of the Church
Pope Francis is analyzing a proposal presented by the Congregation for the Causes of Saints to declare St. Irenaeus a…
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Pope Francis declares St. Irenaeus ‘Doctor of Unity’
Pope Francis on Friday officially declared St. Irenaeus of Lyon as the 37th Doctor of the Church, with the title…
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Pope Francis: The Church is firmly committed to justice for abuse victims
Pope Francis said Friday that the Catholic Church is firmly committed to bringing justice to victims of clerical abuse through…
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