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U.S. capital to host first ever Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage on September 30
While the actual pilgrimage is just one day, the journey began with a none month novena in January of this year.
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Church initiatives care for children displaced by war in Ukraine
Monsignor Vitillo, Secretary General of the International Catholic Migration Commission, works with Church initiatives in Ukraine that care for the mental, spiritual and physical health of those displaced by the war.
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U.S. bishops speak out on Biden's proposal to include abortion in legislation
Under the new rules, employers would be required to accomodate women for limitations as a result of “having or choosing not to have an abortion.”
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Pope Francis introduces changes to personal prelatures
At the request of the Vatican, Opus Dei is currently revising its bylaws.
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Possible miracle in Fatima: young pilgrim claims to have regained sight at WYD
Cardinal Omella spoke about the potential miracle at a press conference in Lisbon. He said that "now doctors will have to evaluate the situation.'' But, for the moment, "we have to thank God" because the young woman lost her sight "and now she is back home with sight."
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Meet the new Secretary General of Church's largest humanitarian aid organization
Alistair Dutton's more than 25 years of experience in humanitarian work has taken him to over 70 countries.
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Portuguese National Guard lines streets on horseback
The National Republican Guard is a special group of soldiers that falls under military and security forces.
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High tech open-air venue inaugurated for World Youth Day Lisbon
Cristonautas also offers the opportunity for all World Youth Day pilgrims to have an interactive virtual experience of traveling to holy sites around the world such as Nazareth.
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New AI program answers hundreds of commonly asked questions about Catholicism
Using artificial intelligence to help people learn more about their faith is not surprising because the Catholic Church has had a long history with science and technology.
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The ecumenical Taizé community has a new leader: Brother Matthew Thorpe
He succeeds Brother Alois, who has been at the head of Taizé for 18 years. He assumed the responsibility of leading the community in 2005, after the assassination of its founder, Roger Schutz.
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Record number of Rohingyas attend 1st day of school in Bangladesh refugee camps
Nearly one million Rohingyas still live in life-threatening conditions in the sprawling refugee camps of Bangladesh.
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Pope sends two Vatican officials to Peru to investigate abuse case
At the end of the audit, the goal is to present a report that will help shed light on the case.
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First time in history a cardinal faces maximum sentencing in Vatican trial
The Vatican prosecutor has asked that Cardinal Angelo Becciu be sentenced to 7 years and 3 months in prison due to his alleged involvement in financial misconduct.
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China may be the next stop on the Vatican's peace mission
The potential trip to Beijing for Cardinal Zuppi was reported by multiple Italian news agencies but has not yet been confirmed by the Vatican.
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Migrants arrive in Rome safely after years in refugee camps
They came through the Humanitarian Corridors project. Its goal is to provide people in “vulnerable conditions” safe and legal entry to Italy.
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Oldest underground Church used by early Christians in Spain discovered
The goal is to open the remains of this ancient Church to visitors in the future. Visitors will be able to experience what life was like for Christians in the 3rd century AD.
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Record-high temperatures hit Rome as thousands of tourists visit the city
The Civil Protection of Rome and Red Cross has set up a team of 80 volunteers and government personnel to help tourists at popular locations around the city.
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Group of rabbis given special clearance to study manuscripts in Vatican Library
This specialized training program was born from an initiative that Pope Francis specifically asked for.
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Final phase of Cardinal Becciu trial: verdict expected by the end of the year
The mega-trial involves the cardinal and nine other defendants for the alleged mismanagement of Vatican funds.
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What is happening with the Church in Iraq?
The Iraqi President publicly said that revoking the decree was a “constitutional” matter that changes nothing of the Cardinal's status.
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Fr. Rupnik is no longer able to appeal his explusion from Jesuit Order
The Slovenian priest is the co-founder of the Loyola Community, which began in the 1980s and an internationally renowned artist.
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200 years ago, the Basilica of St. Paul was almost destroyed by a fire
This Basilica is special fro Christians because of the treasure it houses. Tradition holds that it is the place where the apostle St. Paul was buried.
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The worldwide Marian devotion shared by Popes
The feast day of our Lady of Mount Carmel will be celebrated all around the world with festivals and processions.
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Who will decide how to finish the Sagrada Família?
Micol Forti thinks that the Sagrada Familia should be a Church be open to everyone, both Christians and non-Christians.