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Vatican
Vatican sees spiritual value of Medjugorje, doesn't judge it supernatural
Pilgrims are drawn to Medjugorje, Bosnia-Herzegovina, by reports of Marian apparitions, and while the Vatican has declined to say whether or not Mary really is appearing...
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World Day of Migrants and Refugees Emphasizes the Importance of Walking with Our Brothers and Sisters in Need
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Pope Francis
'Old pope' thanks God for his four-nation trip to Asia and the Pacific
Pope Francis, who wanted to be a Jesuit missionary to Asia when he was younger, tells people at his general audience about his recent trip to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea...
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Jubilee 2025
Be pilgrims, not tourists in life, pope tells young people
In many dioceses, the local celebration of World Youth Day takes place on the feast of Christ the King, Nov. 24, which is one month before Pope Francis officially opens...
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Synod on Synodality
Second synod session to open with penitential liturgy
The second session of the Synod of Bishops on synodality will open with a penitential liturgy led by Pope Francis, seeking forgiveness for various sins and focusing on...
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Pope Francis
Both US presidential candidates espouse anti-life views, pope says
Returning to Rome at the end of a Sept. 2-13 trip to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Singapore, Pope Francis held his customary in-flight new conference and...
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Mind and heart: Church must combat mental health crisis, sister says
Sr. Idília Carneiro, the new superior general of the Sisters Hospitallers, emphasizes the Catholic Church's vital role in addressing the global mental health crisis by...
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Pope Francis
In wealthy Singapore, pope urges care of the poor and migrants
During his visit to Singapore, Pope Francis praised the nation's prosperity but called for greater attention to the poor, elderly and migrant workers. He encouraged fair...
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Pope Francis
Pope lands in Singapore, last stage of his Asia-Pacific trip
Pope Francis arrived in Singapore, transitioning from Timor-Leste, one of the poorest countries, to one of the richest, where he was greeted by local officials, children...
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Pope Francis
Traditional respect for clergy in Timor-Leste must not be exploited, pope says
Pope Francis called on clergy to serve with humility and to spread the "fragrance of the Gospel" during a meeting with bishops, priests, religious and catechists in Dili...