Vatican Secretariat of State provides context of Pope Francis civil union remark
The Vatican’s Secretary of State has asked papal representatives to share with bishops some clarifications regarding comments…
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Pope Francis: Make Coronavirus Vaccine Available to All
A potential coronavirus vaccine should be made available to all, Pope Francis has said. “It would be…
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Leaders of the U.S. bishops’ conference responded to the killing of an African American man George Floyd…
Vatican releases free online prayer book amid pandemic
The Vatican has released a free online prayer book to help Catholics seeking divine assistance amid the…
COVID-19: WHO Declares Novel Coronavirus Outbreak a Pandemic
By Arnold Neliba and Agencies The World Health Organization has declared COVID-19, a Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome…
Pope in Hiroshima: Use and Possession of Atomic Energy for War is Immoral
On his first full day in Japan, Pope Francis visits the Hiroshima Peace Memorial and describes it…
Amazon Synod Document Calls for Married Priests and increased Role for Women
The meeting for the Synod of Bishops for the Pan-Amazonian region has approved a final document which…
Cardinal George Pell Loses Appeal of Sex Abuse Conviction
The conviction of Cardinal George Pell has been upheld by the Court of Appeals in Victoria. After…
The Secrecy of Confession Is ‘Inviolable,’ Reminds the Apostolic Penitentiary
The secrecy of confession is “inviolable,” reminds a note of the Apostolic Penitentiary, approved by Pope Francis…
Peace is Possible, With War all is Lost, Pope Francis tells South Sudan Leaders
CISA and Agencies Pope Francis’ remarkable and spontaneous gesture at the conclusion of his remarks at the…
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