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Healing from hurt comes with embracing God's love, papal preacher says
When facing huge difficulties or suffering, St. Paul reminds people that nothing can overpower or end God's love for his people, said the preacher of the papal household.
Papal charity to run Holy Week COVID vaccination clinic for the poor
The Office of Papal Charities has purchased enough doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to offer inoculations in Rome to 1,200 of "the poorest and most marginalized people who, because of their situation, are the most exposed" to the coronavirus.
Dante a 'prophet of hope' for the world, Pope says
The life and works of the famed poet Dante Alighieri remain a lasting treasure that embodies the virtue of hope ...
Rethink arms funding to protect vulnerable, say Vatican webinar speakers
The world needs to rethink personal security and move away from the idea that complex weapons systems can protect people ...
Stronger faith, dialogue are important for peacemaking, speakers say
VATICAN CITY – Ecumenical and interreligious dialogue is an essential part of peacemaking and promoting disarmament...
Vatican releases book commemorating pope's prayer at start of pandemic
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- One year ago, Pope Francis stood in a rain-drenched, empty St. Peter's Square praying for God's comfort as the world began experiencing the growing severity of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Catholic Home Missions collection April 24-25
The Catholic Home Missions Appeal will take place in parishes across the Diocese of Trenton at all Masses on the weekend of April 24-25.
Vatican releases Pope's Holy Week, Easter schedule
The Vatican published Pope Francis' calendar for Holy Week and Easter, which due to coronavirus restrictions, will be celebrated primarily in St. Peter's Basilica with a very small congregation.
Supreme Court to review Boston Marathon bomber's death penalty case
The Supreme Court's March 22 announcement that it would hear a government appeal to reinstate the death penalty for Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev brings the death penalty issue in front of the Biden administration.
Syrians hope for papal visit after successful Iraqi trip, nuncio says
The people of Syria were touched and encouraged by Pope Francis' recent visit to Iraq, said Cardinal Mario Zenari, the apostolic nuncio to Syria. During a virtual news conference March 23...
Lack of clean water puts billions at risk during pandemic, Vatican says
More investment and action are needed to ensure people have access to clean and safe water for drinking and sanitation, said the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development.
Pope elevates Ireland's national Knock Shrine to international status
Pope Francis has elevated the National Sanctuary of Our Lady of Knock to the status of an International Shrine of Eucharistic and Marian Devotion.
St. Joseph: Guardian of the Redeemer and his Church
If it were not for the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Lord Jesus Christ, and her “yes” to God, the world would have never heard of Joseph, the “carpenter of Nazareth.” And, yet, this man of whom the Holy Scriptures say so very little is the Universal Patron of …
Pope says he, too, kneels on Myanmar streets, begging for end to violence
As security forces in Myanmar have increased their crackdown on civilians, Pope Francis appealed for ...
Faith leaders recognized as having vital role in world's pandemic response
Faith leaders have an important role to play as the world continues to respond to the coronavirus pandemic and the ups and downs of vaccine distribution, participants in a webinar heard.
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