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On Assumption, pope entrusts war-torn countries to Mary's care
Pope Francis asked Mary, assumed body and soul into heaven, to care for all God's children, especially those experiencing war.
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Vatican announces theme for World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
The Catholic Church celebrates the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly each year on the Sunday closest to the feast of Sts. Joachim and Anne, Jesus' grandparents...
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Answer Advent call for vigilance with charity, confession, pope suggests
Being watchful and preparing to welcome the Lord is not only an Advent discipline, Pope Francis said; Catholics should have that same kind of vigilance when they prepare...