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Foundation receives personal writings of Pope John Paul I
The John Paul I Vatican Foundation announced the recovery of a collection of the late pope's writings. In a statement released by the Vatican April 28, Archbishop Francesco Moraglia of Venice said the personal archives of his predecessor, then-Cardinal Albino Luciani, are a testament to the late pontiff's humility as …
Christian meditation is path to meeting Christ, Pope says at audience
Meditation is more than just a method of stress relief for the body, ...
Pope proclaims sainthood of venerated Dominican laywoman
Pope Francis issued a decree declaring the sainthood of Blessed Margaret of Città di Castello, a much-loved Italian Dominican laywoman.
Jesus always loves, defends his flock, seeks out everyone, Pope says
Jesus is the good shepherd who knows, loves and defends his sheep, embracing everyone without exception, Pope Francis said.
At 108, Dominican sister says God 'just wants me to hang around'
To put Sister Francis Dominici Piscatella's extraordinarily long life into historical perspective...
Pope calls for prayers after hospital disaster in Baghdad, migrant deaths
In the wake of a deadly fire in a Baghdad hospital Pope Francis prayed for the victims and their families.
Praying for vocations, Pope encourages discerners to follow in St. Joseph’s footsteps
In recognition of the World Day of Prayer for Vocations April 25, Pope Francis is encouraging those discerning a vocation to ordained ministry and consecrated life to look to St. Joseph as a guide.
Pope offers prayers for people on Caribbean island threatened by volcano
As La Soufrière volcano on the Caribbean island of St. Vincent continued erupting, belching out gas and thick ash, which forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of people, Pope Francis offered his prayers.
Pope expresses concern for Lebanon, repeats hope to visit the country
Pope Francis welcomed Lebanon's designated prime minister, Saad Hariri, to the Vatican April 22 and expressed his hope that the country's politicians would work together for the good of the nation.
Catholics urged to join in efforts needed to address racism, right wrongs
Following the Chauvin verdict, the chairmen of two U.S. bishops' committees prayed God "strengthens us to cleanse our land of the evil of racism, which also manifests in ways that are hardly ever spoken, ways that never reach the headlines."
Pope calls for monthlong global prayer marathon for end of pandemic
Pope Francis has called for a global prayer marathon for the entire month of May, praying for the end to the pandemic.
Pope renews call for debt forgiveness to poor countries
Pope Francis renewed his appeal to the international community to forgive the debt of poor countries whose financial burdens have worsened due to the coronavirus pandemic.
NJ bishops transfer Feast of the Ascension celebration date
The celebration of the Solemn Feast of the Ascension of the Lord has been transferred by the bishops of New Jersey ...
Research with fetal tissue from elective abortion called 'deeply offensive'
The chairman of the U.S. bishops' pro-life committee April 20 called on the Biden administration to fund research ...
Head of Irish bishops says law criminalizing Mass attendance is 'draconian'
The head of the Irish bishops' conference said the government's move to criminalize attendance at Mass as part of COVID-19 regulations was a "potential infringement of religious freedom and of constitutional rights."
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