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Vatican to publish ‘tools’ to implement Global Compact on Education
The Congregation for Catholic Education is set to release three documents to assist Catholic schools and universities in putting into…
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Pope Francis, faith leaders issue carbon emissions appeal ahead of UN climate change conference
Pope Francis and religious leaders from across the world appealed on Monday for countries to “achieve net zero carbon emissions…
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Respect Life: Pope Francis’ 8 strongest statements against abortion
While papal observers may sometimes adopt differing interpretations of Pope Francis’ statements on controversial topics, on the issue of abortion…
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Listen!’: Vatican announces theme for World Communications Day
Pope Francis has chosen the single word, “Listen!” as the theme for the 56th World Communications Day, which will be…
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Pope on Diocesan Youth Day: ‘Arise, bear witness to Jesus with your lives’
Pope Francis releases his message for the 2021 Diocesan World Youth Day, and calls on young Christians to courageously bear…
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Pope Francis mourns Brazilian cardinal who died of COVID-19 complications
Pope Francis expressed his sorrow Monday at the death of a Brazilian cardinal who was “passionate about evangelization.” The pope…
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Pope Francis decries abortion and euthanasia as treating human life like ‘waste’
Pope Francis decried abortion and euthanasia in a speech Monday in which he said that today’s “throwaway culture” leads to…
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Pope Francis: Christian faith in Europe is being ‘diluted by consumerism’
Pope Francis said Wednesday that the Christian faith in Europe is being diluted by consumerism and ideologies, making prayer and…
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Pope receives Irish president in audience
Pope Francis met Friday morning with Irish President Michael Higgins Communiqué of the Holy See Press Office Today, the Holy…
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Pope Francis tells elderly priests: ‘Aging is a privilege’
Pope Francis told elderly priests from northern Italy that aging is a privilege because they have the chance to suffer…
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