Pope Francis•Vatican City

The Intelligence of the Hands: Pope’s Reflection to Students and Professors of the Roman Pontifical Universities

Among the three intelligences that stir the human soul, the Holy Father spoke of that of the mind, of the heart and of the hands, each one with its own timbre and character, and all necessary.

Feb 26, 2023 18:39

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Angelus•Pope Francis

From Whom Does the Devil Want to Divide Jesus and How the Devil Tempts Him

Address on the occasion of the recitation of the Angelus on Sunday , February 26, 2023.

Feb 26, 2023 18:21

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Local Church•Pope Francis

The Nice Portrait that the Pro Petri Association Gave Pope Francis, for Which He Was Grateful

“I thank you in particular for the gift of the portrait that one of your members was kind enough to make and offer me,” said the Holy Father.

Feb 24, 2023 18:51

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Church and World•Pope Francis

One Year From the Start of the War in Ukraine Pope Attends Screening of a Documentary

The screening was reserved to some 240 guests: needy people, refugees and members of the Ukrainian community in Rome, invited by the Director, accompanied by representatives of Associations that assist them and by His Holiness’ Almoner, Cardinal Konrad Krajewski.

Feb 24, 2023 18:47

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Spirituality

Lent: the journey with Christ who invites to convert the heart and to believe to the good news

With the invitation to live Lent as a time of mercy which addresses a strong invitation to conversion: the Christian is called to return to God with all his heart.

Feb 23, 2023 04:10

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Analysis Opinion

Inclusivity and love: What exactly would a welcoming and inclusive Church look like?

Again and again, we hear that the Church must become a more inclusive and welcoming place for a variety of groups: women, LGBT+ people, the divorced and civilly remarried, etc. But I have yet to come across a precise definition of either term. What exactly would a welcoming and inclusive Church look like?

Feb 23, 2023 04:06

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Pope Francis

Pope Francis Explains Fasting, Prayer and Almsgiving in the Simplest Way

The Holy Father’s homily on the occasion of the celebration of Ash Wednesday.

Feb 22, 2023 14:36

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General Audience•Pope Francis

Pope Explains the Reasons Why the Holy Spirit Is the Engine of Evangelization

The Holy Father’s General Audience on Wednesday, February 22, on the Holy Spirit, Protagonist of the proclamation.

Feb 22, 2023 14:31

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Local Church

Innovative tool for priests to guide penitents to holiness in confession, help them grow in virtue, and inspire everyone to become saints

reCatholic released their latest tool to help Catholics grow in holiness. This new ministry’s creative project puts the richness of the faith in the palm of your hand.

Feb 21, 2023 14:11

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Church and World•Dicasteries

Holy See will participate in the Venice Biennale: this is what its pavilion will look like

Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça, Commissioner of the Holy See’s Pavilion, has expressed his delight that it has been possible to secure the Holy See’s presence at a Biennale which celebrates the role of architects in creating a better and more sustainable future for our world.

Feb 21, 2023 14:07

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Protection of vulnerable people•Sanctity of Life

New Study Confirms that Abortions Have No Positive Effect on a Woman’s Psyche

The study questions legislation on abortion in Germany and Austria. In these countries, abortion has been exempt from penalty for almost 50 years, to avoid alleged “serious damages to the mental health of a pregnant woman.

Feb 20, 2023 23:20

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Local Church

Fatima: 2022 Statistics Show That Pilgrims Have Returned: There Were Five Million Visits

Spain, Poland and Italy are the countries from which most pilgrims arrive, followed by Ukraine, Brazil and the United States.

Feb 20, 2023 23:13

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