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Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs
God 'suffers' when believers injure, ignore those God loves, pope says
The 2023 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity was prepared by Christians in Minnesota, who paid particular attention to the injustice of racism. Celebrating vespers at the...
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Pope Francis
Christians must not be oppressed by guilt, but filled with joy, pope says
At his weekly general audience, Pope Francis said that when someone feels guilty about his or her sins, all the person has to do is ask God for forgiveness; it's what God...
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Pope Francis
Mission begins by meeting Jesus in the Scriptures and Eucharist, pope says
In his message for World Mission Sunday, to be celebrated in October, Pope Francis said that coming to know Jesus through the Scriptures and the Eucharist should fill...
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Pope Francis
Mass media needs more kindness, truth spoken with charity, pope says
Marking the feast of St. Francis de Sales, patron saint of journalists, Pope Francis released his message for World Communications Day 2023. The theme for this year is...
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U.S. Bishops’ Collection for Church in Central and Eastern Europe Brings Hope to Ukraine and Beyond
When the first bombs struck Ukraine nearly a year ago, aid was already coming in from Catholics in the United States through the U.S. bishops’ Collection for the Church...
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Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs
Representatives of the Catholic Church and the Anglican Church in North America Meet for Ecumenical Theological Exchange
In October 2022, members, consultants, and staff of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs met with...
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Bible
God's word, mercy must be shared with everyone, pope says
The Word of God, a word of mercy and healing, is a call to conversion and to sharing the Good News with everyone, Pope Francis said as he celebrated Sunday of the Word of...
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Abortion
Pope prays God will strengthen commitment to defending all human life
Pope Francis sends his thanks and blessings to those participating in the National Prayer Vigil for Life.
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U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Chairman Commends Catholic Witness at National Prayer Vigil for Life
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Environment
Interreligious dialogue leads to care for planet, pope tells Buddhists
Working together, Catholics and Buddhists can promote the "change of heart, visions and practices" that are necessary for safeguarding creation, Pope Francis said.