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Vatican Imposes Term Limits for Church Movement Leaders to Curb "violations and abuses"
The Vatican issued a decree Friday setting limits on the terms of leaders of international associations of the faithful and new communiThe Vatican issued a decree Friday setting limits on the terms of leaders of international associations of the faithful and new communities.ties.
Pope Francis Declines German Cardinal’s Resignation, Asks Him to Continue Serving
Pope Francis declined on Thursday the resignation of Cardinal Reinhard Marx, offered to him last month.
Pope Francis: Priests, Bishops, and Married Couples ‘co-responsible’ for the Family
Pope Francis on Wednesday urged priests, bishops, and married couples to work in cooperation to strengthen the life of the Church through the goods of marriage and family.
Pope Francis on Corpus Christi: ‘We need to enlarge our hearts’
Pope Francis said Sunday that we need to “enlarge our hearts” to truly appreciate the gift of the Eucharist.
Pope Francis Sorrowful after Children’s Graves Found at Catholic-run School in Canada
Pope Francis expressed sorrow on Sunday at the discovery of Indigenous children’s graves at a Church-run residential school in Canada.
Ecosystem Degradation "a clear outcome of economic dysfunction": Pope Francis
Pope Francis said Friday that environmental degradation is “a clear outcome of economic dysfunction.”
Pope Francis at General Audience: Christian meditation “not a withdrawal into ourselves”
Pope Francis said Wednesday that Christian meditation is a way of encountering Jesus and not “a withdrawal into ourselves.”
Pope Francis Urges Catholics to Pray for People Risking Lives Searching Fundamental Rights
Pope Francis is inviting Catholics around the world to pray this month for people risking their lives by standing up for fundamental rights.
"Never tire of seeking the risen Christ": Pope Francis at Regina Coeli, Easter Monday
At the Regina Coeli, Pope Francis encouraged Christians to “never tire of seeking the risen Christ.”
In Christ’s Passion, We Remember Victims of Wars, Daily Violence, Abortions: Pope Francis
At his general audience, Pope Francis said that Holy Week is a time to “remember the ‘sacrificed lambs,’ the innocent victims of wars, dictatorships, everyday violence, abortions.”
Benedict XVI "delighted" by Year of St. Joseph Proclaimed by Pope Francis
In a new interview, Pope emeritus Benedict XVI has expressed delight at the Year of St. Joseph declared by Pope Francis.
Pope Francis Cautions Priests and Seminarians against Worldly Temptations
Pope Francis has told priests that “spiritual worldliness” is one of the worst temptations in clerical life.
Lift Your Eyes to the Cross in Holy Week: Pope Francis on Palm Sunday
Pope Francis urged Catholics to focus on the cross during Holy Week as he celebrated Mass on Palm Sunday.
At Angelus, Pope Francis Prays for Indonesian Catholics Injured in Palm Sunday Bombing
At the Angelus, Pope Francis prayed for Indonesian Catholics injured in a bombing as they left a Palm Sunday Mass.
Vatican to Vaccinate 1,200 People in Need During Holy Week
The Vatican plans to vaccinate 1,200 people living in poverty during Holy Week with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
Papal Liturgies for Holy Week to be Much Smaller than Usual Once Again amid COVID-19
The Vatican has published Pope Francis’ schedule for Holy Week at the Vatican this year.
Pope Francis Trims Cardinals’ Salaries by 10% to Save Money
Pope Francis has issued a letter cutting the salaries of some Vatican employees as a way to contain costs after the institution’s budget projected a deficit of $60 million in 2021.
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Pope Francis Marks 150th Anniversary of St. Alphonsus Liguori as Doctor of the Church
Pope Francis has marked the 150th anniversary of the proclamation of St. Alphonsus Liguori as a Doctor of the Church by praising the saint as a model of moral teaching.
Vatican Marks World Water Day with Call to End Waste and Contamination
The Vatican has marked World Water Day by urging an end to water waste and contamination.
Pope Francis Prays St. Joseph Will Help Young Adults Find Their Vocations
Pope Francis has said that St. Joseph is a model for all vocations and he prays the saint will help young people discern the vocation God is calling them to.
