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Bishop Álvarez: Dialogue needed on path to peace in Colombia
The Secretary-General of the Bishops’ Conference of Columbia (CEC) highlights the importance of openness to dialogue and encounter, following weeks…
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Haiti bishops oppose proposed changes to Constitution
The Bishops of Haiti have sent a message asking authorities to rethink their proposed changes to the nation’s constitution, amid…
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Why Francis has summoned Christian leaders from Lebanon
Francis has summoned the Christian leaders of Lebanon to pray together for the stability of the country. The meeting will…
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Pope prays rosary to beg “for the pandemic to end”
The Vatican Gardens have hosted an image of the Virgin Mary from Germany to which Pope Francis is very devoted. She…
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Pope Francis unveils sweeping reform of Catholic Church’s penal sanctions
The Vatican published Tuesday major revisions to Book VI of the Code of Canon Law, which covers penal law in…
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The Holy See granted permanent observer status at WHO
The WHO’s 74th World Health Assembly adopted a resolution on Monday granting the Holy See a non-Member State Observer status.…
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Pope reforms penal sanctions in the Church: Mercy requires correction
With the Apostolic Constitution “Pascite Gregem Dei,” Pope Francis reforms Book VI of the Code of Canon Law, continuing a…
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Pope praises Guardiola’s gesture after losing the Champions League final
The Pope praised Guardiola’s gesture of kissing the second-placed medal after losing the Champions League final. He did it during…
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Stronger penal law after Church abuse scandal
A Press Conference in the Holy See Press Office highlights the changes made to Book VI of the Code of…
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Pope: Basketball helps young people to ‘look up’
Pope Francis highlights teamwork and discipline as important aspects of sporting activities in his address to a delegation from the…
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