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Pope Francis recounts how he scolded a lady who asked him to bless her dog
The Pope regretted that there are those who, he believes, put their dogs above the needs of people.
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Pope Francis on the demographic winter We must change our mentality
The Pope met with Italian leaders to discuss combating the demographic winter in some countries, such as Italy and Spain.
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“Free to leave, free to stay” is the message for World Migrants' Day 2023
The World Day of Migrants and Refugees will be celebrated on September 24. It was instituted by the Church in 1914 to express its closeness to people in search of a better future.
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Pope Francis warns that mission can become “empty” without prayer
Members of the Italian Conference of Missionary Institutes gathered at the Vatican in celebration of its 50th anniversary.
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Coptic martyrs added to Catholic catalog of saints to foster friendship
The head of the Coptic Orthodox Church gave Pope Francis relics of the 21 martyrs.
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Vatican Abuse Commission creates fund to help victims in poor countries
Pope Francis requested the fund saying that in poor countries, abuse victims often “suffer in silence” due to the lack of economic resources.
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Women's Cry: Vatican exhibition highlights women in marginalized areas
The World Union of Catholic Women's Organizations (WUCWO) wants to showcase women who are seemingly invisible in their society. Each of the girls and women featured has a story to tell.
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Vatican fights money laundering and signs agreement with Cayman Islands
At present, the Holy See has signed collaboration agreements with 67 foreign financial control offices. The most recent was with offices in North Macedonia and the Cayman Islands.
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Pope Francis speaks on limiting Latin Mass and facing abuse with Jesuits
In an interview, the Pope explained that some people in the Argentinean government wanted to “cut off his head.”
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Pope Francis: "Wars threaten the nutritional supply of entire populations"
The Pope welcomed the Pontifical Academy of Sciences in an audience to discuss the global food crisis.
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The Pope's designer
Before the age of 30, he was already designing for the Holy See. His works combine his innovative approach with the tradition of the Catholic Church.
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Concert brings St. John Henry Newman's poem to life in Rome
The performance of the English saint's text, “The Dream of Gerontius,” was held in the Basilica of St. Paul's Outside the Walls in Rome.
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Pope holds General Audience with head of Coptic Orthodox Church Tawadros II
Pope Tawadros II joined the Pope in St. Peter's Square for the 50th anniversary of the meeting of their predecessors, Pope Saint Paul VI and Pope Shenouda III.
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Pope Francis celebrates 50th anniversary of meeting with Coptic Orthodox Pope
In an unusual General Audience, Pope Tawadros II gave a reflection with Pope Francis.
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Jubilee Year of 2025 goes digital with a website and app
The Dicastery of Evangelization announced an app and website with the goal of helping pilgrims prepare for the Jubilee year.
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Postulator canonization of Fatima's Sister Lucia:“Many tried to discredit her”
Although Sister Lucia was often in the public eye, humility and simplicity are known to have been some of her most admirable qualities.
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Olive tree planted at Vatican to commemorate Pope Francis' gesture of peace
The Argentinean Institute for Interreligious Dialogue met with the Pope in Rome to celebrate 10 years of his pontificate and make a gesture of peace.
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Colombian Ambassador brings country's famous coffee to Pope Francis
The Ambassador to the Holy See presented his credentials to the Pope during a friendly meeting.
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Pope Francis: living without a goal or purpose “crushes” life
During the Regina Coeli, Pope Francis repeated a piece of advice he gave to young people in Hungary—not to lose sight of what they want most in life and to nurture that desire.
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Rosary procession in St. Peter's Square kickstarts month dedicated to Mary
The procession was led by Archbishop Vittorio Francesco Viola, Secretary of the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments.
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New Swiss Guards swear to protect the Pope and his successors
On May 6, 23 new recruits of the Swiss Guards took the traditional oath in the San Damaso Courtyard of the Vatican.
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St. Peter's Basilica hosts weekly candlelight rosary processions during May
The processions will be held on every Saturday during the month of May.
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Pope to Vatican Com. against abuses "It is important not to stop moving forward"
In the meeting, Pope Francis commented on the effects of sexual abuse on the Church and its members, saying it “has sullied our witness.”
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Catholic Extension: women serving the poor & marginalized meet the Pope in Rome
A group of 7 lay and religious women who work with the needy and ostracized in their local communities came to Rome to meet with Pope Francis.