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Pope sends video to Argentinian city plagued by drug trafficking
In his message to the people of Rosario, the Pope said: “The silence of the State in this matter only naturalizes and facilitates the production, consumption and commercialization of drugs.”
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There's a spy in our midst: what is Spy Wednesday?
The day before Holy Thursday is often referred to as Spy Wednesday as it is the day traditionally remembered for Judas' betrayal of Jesus.
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Weekly Program: The World Seen from The Vatican 03-27-2024
Pope Francis presided over Palm Sunday Mass at the Vatican.
Almost half a million people travel to Rome for Easter 2024.
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Rome increases security measures for Holy Week after Moscow attack
Since October 7, Italy has expelled 47 people from the country for security reasons.
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Health problems aside, Pope Francis resumes full agenda
After appearing weaker than usual during the Palm Sunday celebration, Pope Francis reappeared on Monday with a full agenda.
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Pope encourages Nigerian community to foster dialogue & reconciliation
Nigeria continues to face serious social and economic challenges. Over 4,000 people were reported to have been kidnapped in the country in 2023 alone.
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How exactly did the Stations of the Cross begin?
It is a tradition that Christians have been following for almost 2,000 years and it is a way to spiritually follow in Jesus' footsteps.
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Vatican and German Church strike an accord over controversial Synodal Way
German Bishops traveled to Rome and had a day-long meeting with Vatican officials where resolutions were made regarding the controversial “German Synodal Way.”
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Patriarch of Jerusalem: I understand the fear, but it is safe to visit Holy Land
Despite the war, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa says it is possible to go on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, even if it is not the "full experience of the past."
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Pope Francis, still having trouble breathing, kicks off Holy Week at the Vatican
For several moments in St. Peter's Square, only the Pope's breathing could be heard. But, at the end of the Mass, he still devoted time to greeting the thousands of pilgrims who had come from all over the world for the occasion.
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Palm Sunday at the Vatican
For several moments in St. Peter's Square, only the Pope's breathing could be heard. But, at the end of the Mass, he still devoted time to greeting the thousands of pilgrims who had come from all over the world for the occasion.
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Pope Francis calls attack in Moscow “vile” and “inhumane”
During the Palm Sunday Mass, the Pope recalled that Jesus did not solve problems with violence, but presented himself as a humble and peaceful king.
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This is the meaning behind Easter liturgical celebrations
This week is often called the week that changed the world and to live it out, Christians celebrate various traditions dating back to the first centuries.
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How Americans in Rome use Lent to follow in the footsteps of early Christians
Promptly at 7am every morning of Lent, nearly one hundred English speakers gather for Mass at ancient churches around Rome like this one.
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Two organizations team up to deliver 200 tons of food to Gaza through the sea
Open Arms and World Central Kitchen have teamed up to deliver food to Gaza through the sea.
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Malta: where the Church meets refugees
Pope Francis held a meeting with the president of Malta, the island he visited in 2022. There, he met with migrants and refugees.
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Over 35,000 Easter flowers will again cover St. Peter's Square
The floral tradition dates back to 1985 and is made possible by one European country notorious for its fields of flowers.
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Pope writes letter to migrants crossing one of the world's most dangerous routes
The Darien Gap involves nearly 60 miles of jungle with no paved roads. A record half a million people traveled this gap in 2023 alone.
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How do we know that these pieces of wood are from Jesus' cross?
Each year, hundreds of pilgrims visit the Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem to see the relics and instruments used in perhaps the most famous crucifixion in history.
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Why are we talking about the Pope resigning… again?
For centuries, even the idea of a Pope resigning was unthinkable. Until Pope Benedict XVI did exactly that in 2012. In the era of Pope Francis, the possibility of a papal resignation is rarely out of the news: “Will he? Won't he? Could he? Should he?”.
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“The Christian life requires simplicity and, at the same time, cleverness”
Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the vices and virtues. This week, he spoke about the importance of the virtue of prudence in every day life.
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Pope Francis still unable to read speech but does not miss General Audience
A few days before the beginning of Holy Week, the Pope continues to meet with people, despite his ongoing health problems.
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German Cardinal Cordes, initiator of World Youth Days, dies at 89
In a telegram sent to his family, Pope Francis remembered Cardinal Cordes. He said he served the Church with “fidelity and generosity” and was especially attentive to the needs of youth.
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Why is March 19 a special day in Francis' pontificate?
This was the day Francis began his papal ministry and published several important documents.