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Evangelization
Holy Spirit inspires creativity, simplicity in evangelization, pope says
Every Christian has an obligation to witness to the faith, but the Holy Spirit is the one who prepares hearts to hear and accept the Gospel, said Pope Francis' text for...
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Liturgical Year/Calendar
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...
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Environment
Humanity must build alliances supporting peace, creation, pope says
Although Pope Francis could not be present for the inauguration of a Faith Pavilion at the COP28 conference in Dubai, he participated remotely with a video message and...
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Environment
Pope calls world leaders to end divisions to fight climate change
Unable to be at the U.N. Climate Change Conference in person, Pope Francis still launched an urgent appeal to world leaders to work for a culture of life and to choose...
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Evangelization
Holy ink: Tattoo culture shows faith is not skin deep, sociologist says
More and more people are using tattoos to communicate their faith or feelings that could be an opening to faith, a U.S.-based Jesuit said during a conference sponsored by...
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Pope Francis
Pope asks theologians to help 'de-masculinize' the church
Meeting members of the International Theological Commission, a body appointed by the pope and that works with the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, Pope Francis...
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Vatican
Conference puts pope's call for 'outgoing theology' into action
A conference organized by the Pontifical Commission for Latin America brought together theologians in dialogue with artists, sociologists, historians and others to...
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War & Peace
Pope, still suffering from the flu, urges prayers for peace at audience
As he did at his Angelus Sunday, Pope Francis had an aide read his main general audience text today, but he took the microphone to urge prayers for peace.
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Pope Francis
Pope cancels Dubai trip although Vatican says his health is improving
Pope Francis had wanted to go to Dubai to address COP28, the U.N. climate conference.
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Environment
Destination Dubai: Pope heads to climate conference to press for action
In honor of his namesake, St. Francis of Assisi, Pope Francis has made caring for creation a hallmark of his pontificate. His trip to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates...