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Popes
Vatican to publish 'private' homilies of late Pope Benedict
Pope Benedict XVI lived in retirement for more than nine years, celebrating Mass each day with the members of his household. The Vatican will publish a collection of the...
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Vatican
Pope's Christmas message: Say 'yes' to the Prince of Peace, 'no' to war
Christmas is a celebration of God's love and of sending his light into the world to let each person know their worth, Pope Francis said before giving his Christmas...
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Vatican
At Christmas, God shows love through 'littleness,' not power, pope says
Pope Francis encouraged people who have trouble celebrating Christmas due to feelings of inadequacy to "let Jesus take the initiative."
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Vatican
Pope tells Rome priests: Blessings don't affect sacrament of marriage
Pope Francis discussed administering blessings to same-sex couples or people in irregular situations, as well as priestly ministry and synodality, with a group of Rome...
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Vatican
Listening: It's not a fast-paced game of ping pong, pope tells Curia
Exchanging Christmas greets with cardinals and the heads of the Roman Curia offices, Pope Francis spoke about the importance of listening, discernment and understanding...
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Bishop Barron Says New Vatican Document Affirms Church’s Timeless Teaching on Marriage
The document released this week by the Vatican on the pastoral meaning of blessings insists that marriage is a union of one man and one woman in lifelong fidelity and...
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Vatican
Pope: Gifts and parties are OK, but don't forget Jesus at Christmas
Pope Francis explained how contemplating before the scene of Jesus' birth draws Christians near to what is important during the Christmas season.
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Pope Francis
Celebrating the Incarnation, remember Bethlehem, too, pope says
With the ongoing violence in the Holy Land, Pope Francis asked Catholics to remember the people of Bethlehem this Christmas.
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Statement of USCCB on Vatican’s Document Addressing Pastoral Blessings
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Pope celebrates 87th birthday with children of families in need
Pope Francis watched circus performers at the Vatican for his birthday and received many birthday wishes from children.