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Pope Francis
Peace in politics, in the world starts in people's hearts, pope says
Pope Francis took part in the World Meeting on Human Fraternity being held in Rome and at the Vatican May 10-11. The meeting brought Nobel laureates, government officials...
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Pope Francis
World's ills rooted in too much greed, not too many babies, pope says
"Human life is not a problem, it is a gift," Pope Francis said at meeting addressing the declining birthrate in Italy. "The problem is not how many of us there are in the...
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Jubilee 2025
Proclaiming Holy Year, pope says it is time to strengthen and share hope
In a formal ceremony before the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis released his document proclaiming the Holy Year 2025 and explaining the features he wants...
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Pope Francis
Without Christian hope, a virtuous life seems futile, pope says
Pope Francis continued his series of audience talks about vices and virtues by reflecting on the "theological" or New Testament virtue of hope.
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Pope Francis
Jesus asks for faithfulness, but also friendship, pope says
"The Lord loves us; as a friend he wants our good and he wants us to share in his," Pope Francis told people gathered in St. Peter's Square for the recitation of the...
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Pope Francis Appoints Father James Mark Beckman as Bishop of Knoxville
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Pope Francis
Pope urges reparation to the Sacred Heart, including for abuse crisis
"How many tears still flow down God's cheeks while our world experiences so much abuse against the dignity of the person, even within the people of God," Pope Francis...
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Pope Francis Appoints Monsignor John McDermott as Bishop of Burlington
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Vatican
Mightier than the sword: Words are a Swiss Guard's best weapon
The Swiss Guards -- who are all Swiss, male, Catholic, tall -- are the first line of defense at the Vatican; but they also often are the first to meet people in need....
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Synod on Synodality
Pope calls pastors to be 'missionaries of synodality'
CNS spoke to four of the pastors from the United States who participated in the international meeting of parish priests to get their input for the drafting of the working...
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Stella Maris
National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for Mariners and People of the Sea to Include Special Prayer for Those Impacted by Baltimore Key Bridge Tragedy
"Worldwide, there are countless men and women who labor on the high seas for their livelihood -- let us seek the intercession of Our Lady, Star of the Sea, that she...
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Cardinal says church shouldn't expect 'miracle' of peace in Holy Land
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, patriarch of Jerusalem, said the church is called to act slowly but steadily for peace in the Holy Land.
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Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Archbishop Leonard Blair of Hartford; Succeeded by Coadjutor Archbishop Christopher Coyne
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Vatican
New photos reveal many sides of Padre Pio
A foundation dedicated to St. Pio of Pietrelcina, also known as Padre Pio, has released ten previously unseen photographs for free, offering a deeper look into the saint...
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Health Care that Truly Heals Must be Grounded in Truth, says Bishop Rhoades
"The human right to health care flows from the sanctity of human life and the dignity that belongs to all human persons, who are made in the image of God."
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Synod on Synodality
Synod asks pastors to share stories, see how God is at work
More than 200 Catholic pastors -- including five from the United States -- are meeting outside Rome to share their experiences with the Synod of Bishops, responding to a...
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Catholic Communication Campaign Supports National and Local Media that Connect Millions with Christ
“The many means of communications today allow the Catholic Church to use these tools with love, for good and to the glory of God by inviting people to engage more fully...
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Pope Francis
Like Venice, people are beautiful, fragile, pope says in city built on water
Pope Francis went to Venice for a brief, but intense visit with women prisoners, artists, young people and thousands of faithful from this northern Italian region...
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Catholic chat bot: Putting AI at the service of the church
The Pontifical Oriental Institue in Rome hosted a forum on how AI can serve the church's mission of evangelization.
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Vatican
Pope asks lay Catholics to prepare for synod's 'prophetic' stage
Pope Francis said the most important aspect of the ongoing synod is its process of synodality and not the topics discussed during the synod.