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Pope prays Biden works to heal divisions, promote human dignity
Pope Francis prayed that President Joe Biden would work to heal the divisions in U.S. society and promote human dignity and peace around the globe.
Vatican begins vaccinating residents of its homeless shelters
As the Vatican health service continued vaccinating Vatican residents and employees against COVID-19, it also began offering the vaccine to homeless people who live in Vatican-owned shelters.
Pope urges nations to create a world free from nuclear arms
Marking the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons coming into force Jan. 22, Pope Francis encouraged nations to work toward a world free from all nuclear arms.
Lenten retreat for Pope, Vatican officials canceled because of pandemic
The Pope's annual Lenten retreat with Roman Curia officials has been canceled because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Vatican said.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity a time for the faithful to strengthen ties
Every year, Christians from throughout the world have the opportunity to spend eight days prayerfully reflecting on Christ’s call “That all may be one.” (John 17: 21)
Amid pandemic, remain united in service, Pope tells Venezuelan clergy
Pope Francis encouraged Venezuela's bishops and priests to remain united in their pastoral mission to serve Catholics in the country amid the difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. bishops chairman urges peace following warnings of additional violence at government buildings
The chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development is urging peace following the Jan. 6 violence at the U.S. Capitol and FBI warnings of armed protests at state capitols and other government buildings in the coming week.
Silence can be a language of love, Pope writes in new book
Silence, like words, can be a love language, Pope Francis wrote in a very short introduction to a new book in Italian.
USCCB president: As Rev. King urged, meet forces of hate, ignorance 'with power of love'
In the spirit of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., "We must meet the forces of hate and ignorance with the power of love," the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said in a statement for the Jan. 18 federal observance of the slain civil rights leader's birthday.
'For the love of God, send us oxygen,' plead bishops in Brazil's Amazon
With the news that dozens of people were suffocating to death due to a lack of oxygen in hospitals in the Amazon city of Manaus, Catholic bishops made a plea for the supply of an essential element for survival.
Bishops applaud HHS rule change that aids adoption, foster care providers
A modified rule that helps ensure that faith-based social service providers will not be excluded ...
'Words can be kisses,' but also 'swords,' Pope writes in new book
Silence, like words, can be a love language, Pope Francis wrote in a very short introduction to a new book ...
Faithful asked to support the Church in Latin America with Jan. 23-24 collection
In Latin America and the Caribbean, circumstances such as traversing rural terrain, a shortage of ministers and lack of resources make it more difficult for Catholics to practice their faith.
UPDATE: Popes Francis, Benedict receive their first doses of COVID-19 vaccine
Both Pope Francis and retired Pope Benedict XVI have received the first dose of the vaccine against COVID-19 after the Vatican started vaccinating its employees and residents Jan. 13.
Popes Francis, Benedict XVI in line for vaccination against COVID-19
The Vatican began vaccinating its employees and residents against COVID-19 Jan. 13, giving priority to its health care workers, security personnel, employees who deal with the public and older residents, employees and retirees.
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