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Pope Francis calls for secure and regular migration routes
The Pope decided to postpone his weekly catechesis to make an appeal for migration.
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Pope skips catechesis to make appeal for migrants
#audience @pontifex: “There are people who work systematically and use all means to reject migrants. And this, when done conscientiously and knowingly, is a grave sin.”
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Jerusalem religious leaders on Gaza: “We are on the verge of a regional war”
Leaders of the Catholic Church are following the ceasefire negotiations in Gaza with concern. The latest news: a joint statement from the patriarchs and religious leaders of Jerusalem.
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The Mediterranean mission blessed by the Pope: 182 people rescued in 24 hours
For the first time, the NGO's ship was not traveling alone. It was accompanied by a sailboat belonging to a foundation of the Italian Bishops' Conference.
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Weekly Program: The World Seen from The Vatican 08-28-2024
The Pope recalls the impact of Pius X.
Scottish bishops stand up against euthanasia.
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ISIS claims responsibility for German stabbing, Church leaders condemn attack
A 26-year-old man from Syria stabbed three people to death and injured eight others at a festival in Solingen, Germany.
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Addressing priests, Pope Francis remembers John Paul II
The Congregation of the Oblates of St. Joseph is dedicated to educating youth and evangelizing in areas like India, Nigeria and Mozambique.
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Pope asks together with victims of 2020 Beirut explosion
Pope Francis also called for peace in Lebanon and for the country to not pay for the consequences of other conflicts in the Middle East.
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Speaker of Uganda's Parliament greets the Pope alongside 24 family members
During the visit, the Pope gave gifts to the Speaker and reflected on his trip to Uganda in 2015.
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Pope criticizes new law of Ukrainian: “Churches shouldn't be touched”
The Ukrainian government defended their new law, claiming it will strengthen their “spiritual independence.” But the Patriarchate of Moscow described it as a “witch-hunt.”
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Pope sells out stadium in Belgium in just 90 minutes
This Mass is the final event of Pope Francis' four day trip to Luxembourg and Belgium.
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New discoveries on the Shroud of Turin inspire viral AI image of Jesus
New results from an X-ray dating test done by the Institute of Crystallography in Italy show that the Shroud is indeed a 2,000-year-old relic, as believed by Christian tradition.
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3,800-year-old dyed fabric discovery insight into the Old Testament
The textile was discovered in Jordan in 2016. But a recent carbon test reveals how old it is and gives insight into the dyeing practices in the Old Testament.
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Walking miles for peace in the Holy Land
The Economy of Francesco promotes their mission of peace by organizing a pilgrimage walking to Jerusalem.
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Donations and alms to churches will now be taxed under Nicaraguan dictatorship
Taxing these sources of income will make it very difficult for these religious institutions to carry out their charitable work.
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Vatican officials celebrate 100 years of diplomatic ties with Panama
Prior to the presentation of the stamp, a Mass was presided over by Cardinal Pietro Parolin in the presence of embassy staff and the diplomatic corps.
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Vatican-Slovakian relations continue with new ambassador to the Holy See
The Vatican has had official diplomatic relations with Slovakia since 1993 when the country gained independence.
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Cardinal Piazzaballa says current negotiations for Gaza may be “last train”
Doha—the capital of Qatar—became an international spotlight a few days ago, when mediators from the United States, Qatar and Egypt met to discuss a ceasefire in Gaza.
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Ukraine passes historic bill banning Orthodox church tied to Moscow
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called this bill a law for their “spiritual independence.”
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Interfaith leaders visit Pope ahead of trip
Pope Francis spent an extended amount of time after his General Audience to greet the group and sign their document to promote peace among various religions.
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Pope Francis remembers his predecessor: Pius X
The Pope remembered one of his predecessors: St. Pius X, patron of catechists worldwide. He addressed this message to them.
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Pope reflects on Chrism Mass as he returns to his catechesis on the Holy Spirit
The Pope recalled Jesus' baptism and how the Holy Spirit descended upon Him. He tied this to the Chrism Mass and Christians' call to be witnesses of their baptism.
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Papal message for the 45th year of the Rimini Meeting
In his message, Cardinal Pietro Parolin reflects on the current geopolitical context marked by ongoing conflicts. He poses the question: is there anything worth living for and waiting for?
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110 years after his death, Pius X is one of the greatest reformers
In his eleven years as pope, Pius X reformed common Eucharistic practice and the Roman Curia. He died at the outbreak of the First World War in 1914.