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War & Peace
Vatican secretary of state asks Iranian president for restraint
The pope and his top aides, political leaders and humanitarian agencies all have expressed fear about the escalation of conflict in the Middle East. Many of the world's...
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Pope Francis
Prejudices obstruct true faith, pope says
Pope Francis warned against the dangers of prejudice and rigid thinking before praying the Angelus, emphasizing that closed attitudes can prevent people from truly...
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Pope Francis
Pope thanks Knights of Columbus, asks them to keep praying for peace
Pope Francis recognized the Knights of Columbus for their efforts to build strong families, help the poor, defend human life and help victims of war and violence.
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Jubilee 2025
Pope's World Peace Day message to focus on hope, forgiveness
The Catholic Church begins every calendar year with the World Day of Peace. In 2025 it will coincide with the celebration of the Holy Year, so Pope Francis chose a theme...
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War & Peace
Pope prays for peace, calls for end of discrimination in Afghanistan
With the international community still on edge over possible retaliation for the killing of a Hamas leader while he was in Iran, Pope Francis prayed there would be no...
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Pope Francis
Stop and read: Pope praises spiritual value of literature and poetry
Anyone preparing for ministry should spend time with the Bible, prayer books and theology tomes of course, but Pope Francis insists that reading literature and poetry...
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Pope Francis
Grace arouses marvel and awe, like a summer snowfall would, pope says
Pope Francis marked the feast of the dedication of Rome's Basilica of St. Mary Major and the feast of Our Lady of the Snows by preaching at an evening prayer service and...
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Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Cardinal Seán O’Malley, OFM Cap., of the Archdiocese of Boston; Appoints Bishop Richard Henning as Successor
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM Cap., 80, from the pastoral governance of the Archdiocese of Boston, and has appointed Bishop...
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Holy See Communiqué on Opening Ceremony of Olympics
The Vatican Press Office has published a statement addressing the opening ceremony of the Olympics.
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Vatican
Vatican says it was 'saddened' by Olympics' opening ceremony
The Vatican joined the voices of many Christians and others who found a segment of the Olympics' opening ceremony to be offensive.