Vatican City

Benedict XVI Dies. Pope Francis Will Preside over the Funeral in Saint Peter’s Square

“In keeping with the Pope Emeritus’ wish, the funeral will be carried out in the name of simplicity,” said the spokesman of the Holy See, in a press conference at midday on December 31.

Dec 31, 2022 14:34

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Vatican City

Update on Benedict XVI‘s State of Health

For the third day, the Vatican gives information on the Pope Emeritus’ health condition.

Dec 30, 2022 20:20

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Popes•Vatican City

Benedict XVI: Update on Pope Emeritus’ Health Status

His serious health status continues, although it hasn’t worsened. Pope Francis renews the invitation to pray for him. 

Dec 29, 2022 15:02

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Persecuted Christians

More Than 100 Priests and Nuns Kidnapped, Detained or Murdered in 2022

According to the Papal Foundation Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), Nigeria, with four priests murdered, was the country with the greatest number of victims. However, there were also victims in Mexico and Nicaragua, as well as in Russia. 

Dec 29, 2022 14:55

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General Audience•Pope Francis

Pope Francis Explains Christmas Through Saint Francis de Sales

The Holy Father’s General Audience on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, focused on Christmas from texts of Saint Francis de Sales.

Dec 29, 2022 14:50

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Vatican City

Official Statement of the Vatican’s Spokesman on Benedict XVI’s  State of Health

Benedict XVI’s health causes “alarm” .

Dec 28, 2022 14:01

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Angelus•Pope Francis

Pope Francis Explains Why Martyr Saints Are Commemorated During the Christmas Season

The Holy Father’s address on the occasion of the Angelus, held in Saint Peter’s Square, om Monday, December 26, 2022.

Dec 27, 2022 18:21

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Pope Francis

Christmas: God’s Three Messages Through the Manger, According to the Holy Father

Pope Francis’ homily at the 2022 Christmas Eve Mass on what God says to us through the manger.

Dec 25, 2022 18:54

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Angelus•Pope Francis

Christmas: Pope Francis’ Full Urbi et Orbi Blessing in English

The Holy Father’s address on the occasion of the Christmas Urbi et Orbi Blessing.

Dec 25, 2022 18:49

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Dicasteries•Pope Francis•Vatican City

Pope’s “Awaited” Christmas Address to the Roman Curia: The Emphasis Is on Conversion

Pope Francis’ full 2022 Christmas Greetings to the Roman Curia.

Dec 23, 2022 20:42

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Local Church

Dutch Bishops Remove Title “Catholic” from a University. Vatican Gives It Back

Founded in 1923 in Holland’s oldest city, the University was created by Catholics who wanted a University with that identity.

Dec 23, 2022 20:26

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Analysis Opinion•Church and World

The Post-Christian condition atheist, indifferent, or something else?

They lie just beneath the surface, yearning for answers. If people today are dissociated from Christianity, it is not because they are indifferent; they are disillusioned.

Dec 23, 2022 00:22

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