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Synod on Synodality
Cardinal Burke says his concerns about synod are sign of faith
Cardinal Burke, former head of the Apostolic Signature at the Vatican and a former archbishop of St. Louis, said his doubts about the assembly of the Synod of Bishops...
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Vatican
Pope responds to cardinals on blessings for homosexuals, female priests
A letter in which the pope responded to doctrinal questions was made public Oct. 2.
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Evangelization
Creating cardinals from 16 nations, pope asks them to join church 'symphony'
Pope Francis told the church's 21 new cardinals, including one born in the United States, that the key to evangelizing is to "cherish in our hearts the wonder and...
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Evangelization
New cardinals say building church unity is urgent need
Tensions and divisions within the Catholic Church are being felt in several countries; two of the 21 churchmen who will be made cardinals by Pope Francis Sept. 30 spoke...
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Vatican
18 U.S. seminarians ordained deacons in St. Peter's Basilica
Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City presided over the ordination Mass at the Vatican and told them that today, "it is not enough to be good churchmen, you must be...
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Migrants, Refugees & Travelers
Hope must be restored in communities, young people, pope says
Countries facing complex questions about migration, the economy and the environment need to foster hope and fraternity by focusing on people over politics, Pope Francis...
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Synod on Synodality
Inside, outside: Synod to focus on the church and its role in the world
The "Synod on synodality" -- a title that has left many people scratching their heads -- is about the church, it membership, leadership and especially its mission in the...
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Pope Francis
God has the same love for all, pope says at Angelus
The Sunday Gospel reading of the parable of the workers in the vineyard -- equal pay for unequal work -- offers some lessons about God's love and God's justice, Pope...
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Pope Francis
Take leap of faith and dare to love your family, those in need, pope says
With a huge, boisterous crowd in a major soccer stadium, Pope Francis urged Catholics to rekindle their enthusiasm for building a world marked by love and compassion...
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Migrants, Refugees & Travelers
People have a duty to save migrants in danger of drowning, pope says
Praying for those who have died in the Mediterranean Sea and praising those who help rescue and welcome migrants attempting the treacherous crossing, Pope Francis...
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Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs
Vatican, Lutheran officials call for joint study of Augsburg Confession
A basic statement of faith for Lutherans was drafted almost 500 years ago in an attempt to maintain the unity of the church, and now Catholic and Lutheran officials are...
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Vatican
Pope: Christians are called to fight 'every form of slavery'
Pope Francis discussed the life of St. Daniele Comboni who he said witnessed the "horror of slavery" while creating missions in Africa.
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Vatican
Vatican astronomer helps NASA in historic mission to study asteroid
NASA turned for help to a Jesuit brother, who is a bit of a 'rock' star when it comes to meteorites.
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Vatican
Pope to confessors, faithful: Forgive always, like God
People are called to act "just as God does with us, and as those who administer God's justice are required to do: Forgive always," Pope Francis said in his Gospel...
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Pope Francis
Pope meets U.S. leaders patiently building 'culture of solidarity'
Pope Francis invited a group of community organizers from the United States back to his residence for a follow-up discussion about their efforts to listen to gather...
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Pope Francis
Mediterranean mosaics: Pope in Marseille will show beauty of diversity
Pope Francis heads to Marseille next week to highlight the migrant crisis and other issues affecting the countries and communities dotting the Mediterranean Sea. It is...
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Vatican
Doctrine is 'treasure' that must be defended, cardinal-designate says
Pope Francis has named a new head of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith and given him a new mandate, but Cardinal-designate Víctor Fernández said the office...
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Vatican
Pope praises Venezuelan 'doctor of the poor' for putting faith into action
Pope Francis said that Blessed José Gregorio Hernández, a doctor who treated those unable to afford medical care, was a Christian who lived out his faith not with words...
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War & Peace
Be 'beggars for peace,' pope says
Try something new. Be bold, Pope Francis tells political leaders as the war in Ukraine drags on. And beg God for peace, he tells believers.
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Family Life
Pope prays Ulma family will inspire people to care for those in need
In what is believed to be the first-of-a-kind case, an entire family -- mother, father and seven small children -- were beatified as martyrs with the Catholic Church...