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War & Peace
Pope expresses concern about religious freedom in Ukraine
The pope spoke about a Ukrainian law that bans the Russian Orthodox Church and affiliation with it because of its official support of Russia's war on Ukraine.
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Pope Francis
Adoring, receiving Eucharist makes Christians into missionaries, pope says
Pope Francis asked young people to share the experience of the the Lord's real presence in the Eucharist with their peers.
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Jubilee 2025
Waiting to be discovered: Rome cloister's frescoes celebrate the rosary
Planning a visit to Rome? The Dominican friars have opened their frescoed cloister to pilgrims and tourists, but it is still pretty much a secret.
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Pope Francis
Christians are called to spread 'fragrance of Christ,' pope says
Pope Francis encouraged Christians to reflect their faith through loving actions and the fruits of the Spirit, while calling for prayers for peace in conflict zones...
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Cultural Diversity
U.S. Bishops’ Hispanic Affairs Subcommittee Releases Diocesan Survey on Parishes and Hispanic/Latino Ministry
The survey aligns with the launch of the National Pastoral Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministry and serves as a baseline for implementing it as a 10-year plan.
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Pope Francis
Death penalty fuels 'poison' of revenge in society, pope says
In the preface for a new book, Pope Francis warned that capital punishment fosters a harmful cycle of revenge in society and called for efforts to abolish it, emphasizing...
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Liturgy
Eucharist satisfies hunger for hope, truth, salvation, pope says
Jesus' gift of himself in the Eucharist is not something "magical," Pope Francis said, but it is the nourishment that gives hope and strength.
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Pope Francis
Pope praises prayerful solidarity with persecuted Christians
Pope Francis wrote a message of support and gratitude to a group that promotes prayer for persecuted Christians in the Middle East.
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Liturgical Year/Calendar
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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Consecrated Life
Life's 'final exam' will be on care for poor, pope says
Holding a joint audience with members of the general chapters of four different religious orders, Pope Francis focused on the values they have in common, including their...