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Pope Francis names new Catholic archbishop for Belarus capital

Pope Francis on Tuesday named a new Catholic archbishop for the capital city of Belarus. The Vatican announced on Sept.…

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Christianity without the Cross is ‘sterile,’ says Pope Francis at Byzantine Divine Liturgy

On the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Pope Francis celebrated the Byzantine Divine Liturgy and called Christianity…

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Pope to young people in Slovakia: dream fearlessly

Pope Francis meets with young people in Slovakia at the Kosice Lokomotiva Stadium and answers three of their questions, on…

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Pope Francis: Mary teaches us to listen to the voice of the voiceless

The Vatican released a message from Pope Francis on Wednesday as the Church celebrates the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin…

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Pope and ecumenical leaders: Caring for God’s creation requires commitment

In a joint message for the 2021 Season of Creation, Pope Francis, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, and Archbishop Justin Welby of…

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Pope’s charity continues its work over summer months

The Office of Papal Charities releases a statement describing the work it has been doing over the past few months…

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Soldiers detain Guinean president, announce dissolution of government

Members of Guinea’s armed forces announced a takeover of the government and the closure of the country’s borders. International organizations…

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52nd International Eucharistic Congress begins in Budapest

Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco invites the whole Church to reflect on the theme of the International Eucharistic Congress: “All my springs…

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More Catholics to see Pope Francis in Slovakia as COVID rules eased

Authorities in Slovakia are easing COVID rules to allow more Catholics to see Pope Francis during his Sept. 12-15 trip…

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Pope Francis greets Afghan refugees after Vatican documentary screening

Pope Francis met with recent arrivals from Afghanistan on Monday evening after a documentary about his life and teaching was…

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