General Audience•Pope Francis

In a Catechesis on Apostolic Zeal, Pope Francis Explains Jesus’ Pastoral Style

The Pope’s General Audience on Wednesday, January 18, focused on Jesus as “unsurpassable model of evangelization”.

Jan 19, 2023 16:16

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Dicasteries

The Service Begins of the New Prefect of the Vatican Dicastery for the Oriental Churches

The Prefect made his Profession of Faith and took the Oath of Fidelity. Then he greeted those present and expressed especially his sentiments of gratitude and filial devotion to the Holy Father.

Jan 19, 2023 16:10

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Rome

Cardinal Fortunato Frezza Enters Formally in the Order of Malta

The Prefect made his Profession of Faith and took the Oath of Fidelity. Then he greeted all those present and expressed his sentiments of gratitude and filial devotion to the Holy Father.

Jan 19, 2023 16:06

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Local Church

Germany: Judicial Process Against Benedict XVI Is Suspended

The suspension is due to the fact that Benedict XVI has died and his legal successor is yet to be determined.

Jan 19, 2023 16:01

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Local Church•Pope Francis

Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus ‘ 150th Birthday. Will Pope Francis Visit Lisieux?

As is known, Pope Francis has a special affection for this Carmelite Saint. Another Pope, Saint John Paul II, visited Lisieux in 1980.

Jan 19, 2023 03:57

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Persecuted Christians•Testimonies

From prisoner of jihadists… to archbishop

Father Jacques Mourad was head of Mar Elian Monastery when the region was overrun by rebel militia groups in 2015. The monastery tended to hundreds of IDPs forced to flee the fighting.

Jan 17, 2023 02:08

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Analysis Opinion

Israel, judicial reform and the beginning of the end of the Third Temple

At least 80,000 people took to the streets against a bill proposed by Justice Minister Levin. For lawyers, magistrates and critics, it is a coup. For defenders, it is a simple revision to rebalance powers. Netanyahu’s corruption and fraud trials loom in the background. President Herzog is trying a difficult mediation.

Jan 17, 2023 02:00

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Angelus•Pope Francis

Pope Francis Explains Freedom From Attachments and Applies It to Priests and Parents

“Black World” magazine interviews Pope Francis about Africa.

Jan 16, 2023 15:43

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Pope Francis•Vatican City

Pope Francis Highlights Three Necessary Elements for Priestly Formation, in An Address to the Pontifical North American College

The Holy Father’s address in his audience to the members of the Pontifical North American College.

Jan 15, 2023 20:53

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Church and World•Pope Francis•Vatican City

Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Meets with Pope Francis

Rafael Mariano Grossi and the Pontiff also spoke about the potential of nuclear science and technology in addressing the worsening global climate crisis.

Jan 14, 2023 09:19

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Analysis Opinion

The Abuse of Synodality: A Toxic Nightmare, Wrote Cardinal George Pell

The text of a man of the Church, whom the Pope did not hesitate to recognize publicly for having laid the foundations of the Vatican’s economic reform, is markedly critical.

Jan 13, 2023 15:34

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Local Church•Testimonies

Lawyer Says She Will Continue to Take Forward Lawsuit against Cardinal Pell

This is a different case, and the lawyers’ firm affirms that they are interested in “the legacy that Pell has left”.

Jan 13, 2023 15:25

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