Pope Francis

Lenten Penance and the Synodal Journey: Pope’s Message for Lent 2023

Relating Lenten Penance with the Synodal Journey, the Holy Father proposes two “paths” to follow in his 2023 Lenten Message, to ascend with Jesus and reach the goal with Him.

Feb 17, 2023 13:53

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Pope Francis

Love for the Virgin Mary, Prayer of Suffrage and Attention to the Poor Are Spiritual Lines Pope Highlights to Religious

The Holy Father’s address to participants in the General Chapter of the Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception .

Feb 17, 2023 13:48

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Church and World•Pope Francis•Vatican City

Jesuits Question Pontiff About Why Pedro Arrupe Isn’t Canonized,  About the Election of Jesuit Bishops and About Why He Accepted to Be Pope

The Pope answered Jesuits’ questions during his recent trip to the Congo and South Sudan.

Feb 16, 2023 20:27

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Church and World•Justice and Peace

Holy See Mission Hosts Anti-Trafficking Memorandum Signing

Representatives from the Santa Marta Group and the United States Homeland Security Investigations gathered at the Holy See Mission to the United Nations on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 to sign a crucial partnership agreement in the prevention of human trafficking.

Feb 16, 2023 19:39

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Church and World•Vatican City

New Ambassador of Turkey Presents His Letters of Credence

Pope Francis sent a message to the Turkish people through the new Ambassador.

Feb 16, 2023 19:35

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Pope Francis

The Diffusion of The Bible Through The Publication of Texts Is a Praiseworthy Endeavour, Says the Pope To Translators of Sacred Scripture.

Address during the meeting with the Delegation of the United Bible Societies.

Feb 16, 2023 19:31

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Local Church

After Lightning Struck Rio de Janeiro’s Christ the Redeemer, a Report Was Issued on the State of the Famous Monument

The inspection carried out by a team of the company in charge of the conservation, investigation, mapping and restoration of the image located at the summit of the Morro do Corcovado, Southern Cone — after a recent storm where a strong lightning strike was recorded at the head of the monument –, verified that there was no damage done to the monument. 

Feb 15, 2023 20:18

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Analysis Opinion•Justice and Peace•Local Church

USA: 20 Prosecutors Against the FBI for Harassment and Prejudice Against Catholics

The case of the FBI’s Memorandum against Catholics that go to Mass in Latin continues to make news. Prosecutors of 20 Federal States wrote Attorney General Merrick Garland to demand that Federal Agents and President Biden stop attacking Americans for their beliefs. 

Feb 15, 2023 20:14

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General Audience•Pope Francis

Pope Francis Explains Why Proclaim, What to Proclaim and How to Proclaim

The Holy Father’s General Audience on Wednesday, February 15, on “The Passion for Evangelization: The First Apostolate [Is] the Believer’s Apostolic Zeal.”

Feb 15, 2023 20:07

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Dicasteries•Pope Francis

Pope Francis Appoints Secretary for the Dicastery of Oriental Churches and Member for the Dicastery of the Causes of Saints

A Lebanese priest and a Portuguese Cardinal come to Dicasteries of the Holy See.

Feb 15, 2023 19:59

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Church and World•Protection of vulnerable people

Brazilian University Revokes Doctorate Honoris Causa from Jesuit Father Mario Rupnik

The Doctorate Honoris Causa was conferred on Father Rupnik in November 2022.

Feb 15, 2023 19:39

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Local Church•Pope Francis

Nicaraguan Dictator Writes to the Pope. The Pontiff Pronounces Himself in Public on Nicaragua

Just on Friday, February 10, the husband and wife team of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, which governs Nicaragua, sent a letter to Pope Francis on the occasion of the signing of the Lateran Pacts.

Feb 12, 2023 19:57

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