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Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs
Praying with South Sudan's Christians, leaders urge new steps toward unity
As part of their historic ecumenical pilgrimage to South Sudan, Pope Francis, Anglican Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury and the Rev. Iain Greenshields, moderator of...
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Vatican
Secrets, lies and patience: Study explores how leaders snubbed sanctions
A new study analyzing the abuses perpetrated by the co-founders of L'Arche looks at questions often asked in other cases, such as: how do individuals who have been...
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Africa
'The future is in your hands,' pope tells Congolese young people
Pope Francis held an enthusiastic rally with young people and catechists early Feb. 2 in Martyrs' Stadium in Kinshasa, urging them to recognize their worth and to work...
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Africa
Victims of violence in Congo share their grief with pope
Pope Francis heard horrifying stories of cruelty and violence Feb. 1 during a meeting in Kinshasa with victims from eastern Congo, a region the pope had to cancel his...
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Abortion
President of U.S. Bishops Conference on Bishops’ United Position Against the Evil of Abortion
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U.S. Bishops’ Religious Liberty Chairman on Proposed Rule for “Contraceptive Mandate”
On January 30, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a proposed rule to reduce and, in part, eliminate legal protections from the “contraceptive...
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Pope Francis Appoints Bishop Mario Dorsonville as Bishop of Houma-Thibodaux
Pope Francis has appointed Most Reverend Mario E. Dorsonville, auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Washington, as Bishop of Houma-Thibodaux.
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Consecrated Life
World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life and Profession Class of 2022
The universal Catholic Church will celebrate World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life on February 2, 2023 and in parishes throughout the United States over the weekend of...
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Africa
Pope preaches peace, cooperation, resilience to a Congo 'gasping for breath'
Pope Francis arrived in Congo Jan. 31 at the start of a six-day visit that will end with an ecumenical pilgrimage to South Sudan. Both Congo and South Sudan are rich in...
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Pope Francis
Pope clarifies remarks about homosexuality and sin
Pope Francis, in a letter to Jesuit Father James Martin, clarified remarks he had made during an interview with the Associated Press published Jan. 25.
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Pope Francis
Preaching peace amid violence: Pope heads back to Africa
Pope Francis will make the 40th international trip of his pontificate Jan. 31-Feb. 5, traveling first to Congo and then making an ecumenical pilgrimage to South Sudan...
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Abortion
U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Chairman Expresses Support for “No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion”
Earlier today, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington, chairman of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities sent a letter to...
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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.