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Pope Francis Calls for Civil Union Law for Same-sex Couples, in Shift from Vatican Stance
In a documentary that premiered Wednesday, October 21 in Rome, Pope Francis called for the passage of civil union laws for same-sex couples, departing from the position of the Vatican’s...
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“It is necessary to affirm God’s primacy in human life and in history”: Pope Francis
Catholics, by virtue of their baptism, must affirm to the world God’s primacy in human life and in history, Pope Francis said Sunday.
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Becciu 'vigorously' Denies Interference in Cardinal Pell Trial
Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu again denied having interfered in any way with the trial of Cardinal George Pell, after Italian media reported an allegation that Becciu might have wired money...
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Vatican: Coronavirus Case in Pope Francis' Residence
The Holy See press office said Saturday a resident of the Vatican hotel where Pope Francis also lives has tested positive for COVID-19.
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World Mission Sunday: Number of Catholics Continues to Rise Worldwide
The number of Catholics worldwide increased by almost 16 million in a year to 1.33 billion, according to statistics highlighted by the Vatican ahead of the 2020 World Mission Sunday.
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New Vatican Coin Depicts "mother carrying the earth in her womb"
A new coin minted by the Vatican City State depicts a woman carrying the earth in her womb. The artist who designed the coin, which commemorates Earth Day, has said...
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World Mission Sunday: Catholics Urged to Support Evangelization as Pandemic Spreads
Vatican officials invited Catholics to participate in the 2020 World Mission Sunday with increased prayers and financial support, as local Churches around the world continue to face the challenges of...
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Family is "the first and essential place of education": Pope Francis
Pope Francis said Thursday that, among other global goals for education, he wants the world “to see in the family the first and essential place of education.”
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Public Veneration of Blessed Carlo Acutis’ Tomb Extended as Pilgrims Flock to Assisi
The Diocese of Assisi announced Wednesday that the period of public veneration of Blessed Carlo Acutis has been extended until Oct. 19 due to the number of people who wish...
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Cardinal Becciu Claims "absolute falseness" of Allegations Against Him
Cardinal Angelo Becciu insisted Wednesday on the “absolute falseness” of claims of financial misconduct against him.
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Pope Francis Calls for Shake-up of Healthcare in Wake of Pandemic
Healthcare must be made more accessible to the poor in the wake of the coronavirus crisis, Pope Francis said Wednesday.
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Rediscover the Beauty of the Holy Rosary Prayer: Pope Francis
Pope Francis invited Catholics to rediscover the beauty of the rosary prayer this month, encouraging people to carry a rosary with them in their pockets.
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Does 'Fratelli tutti' Change Church Teaching on the Death Penalty?
In his new encyclical, Pope Francis reiterated that the death penalty is “inadmissible,” but did he change centuries of Church teaching with that statement? A leading theologian told CNA that the...
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Vatican City State Makes Masks Compulsory Outdoors
Face coverings must be worn outdoors within the territory of Vatican City State to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, a Vatican official announced Tuesday.
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‘Fratelli tutti’: Human fraternity committee to invite youth to make Pope Francis’ vision ‘a reality’
A Vatican presentation for Pope Francis’ third encyclical, “Fratelli tutti,” highlighted the involvement of the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity and its plans to promote the document.
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‘Fratelli tutti’: Pope Francis Presents New Encyclical in Angelus Address
Pope Francis introduced his new encyclical, “Fratelli tutti,” in his Angelus address Sunday, saying that “human fraternity and the care of creation” were the only paths forward for humanity.
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‘Fratelli tutti’: Pope Francis Calls for Unity in New Encyclical
Pope Francis presented his vision for overcoming the world’s growing divisions, laid bare by the coronavirus crisis, in his new encyclical Fratelli tutti, published Sunday.
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Australian Professor and French Philosopher win Ratzinger Prize
An Australian professor and a French philosopher were named the winners of this year’s Ratzinger Prize Oct. 1.
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Women Deserve Better than Abortion, Vatican Official Tells United Nations
A female Vatican official told the United Nations Thursday that resources that could be invested in basic healthcare, nutrition, and sanitation for impoverished women are instead allotted to reproductive health...
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St. Jerome Gave "uncompromising witness to the truth": Pope Francis
Pope Francis Wednesday highlighted the life and figure of St. Jerome in an apostolic letter for the 1,600th anniversary of the Doctor of the Church’s death.
