Discernment, formation and charity: the Pope’s 3 reflections to 4 religious congregations

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Pope Francis received four religious congregations that were celebrating their General Chapter in Rome Photo: Vatican Media

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Yaron Sideman has been appointed as the new Ambassador to the Holy See, replacing Raphael Schutz.

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Angelus•Pope Francis

Pope explains the harm of preconceived ideas and presumption

Allocution on the occasion of the recitation of the Angelus on Sunday, August 11, 2024

Aug 11, 2024 19:29

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Local Church•Pope Francis

Controversy in East Timor Over the Cost of the Papal Visit for Which the Pope Is Not to Blame

Despite the criticisms, the majority of Catholics in East Timor await Pope Francis’ arrival enthusiastically; he is the second Pontiff to visit the country after John Paul II’s visit in 1989. This visit is framed in the 25th anniversary of East Timor’s Independence, in which the Catholic Church played a fundamental role in the fight for human rights.

Aug 11, 2024 08:19

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Cardinals and Bishops

Cardinal Gerhard Mũller Rejects and Contests Accusations of Poor Financial Management and Denounces Defamatory Attacks

The Cardinal described these accusations as an attempt to revive a story already clarified almost a decade ago, for the sole purpose of damaging his reputation.

Aug 11, 2024 08:16

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Local Church•Pope Francis

In Face of Pope Francis’ Forthcoming Visit to Indonesia, Islamic Extremists Target Churches for Attacks

Indonesia, the nation with the world’s largest Muslim population, has been the scene of repeated attacks against churches and other religious minorities, such as the Ahmadiyya Muslims.

Aug 11, 2024 08:10

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Islam•Pope Francis

Pope to Afghan Muslims: «one cannot, in the name of God, encourage contempt for others, hatred and violence»

Speech of the Pope to representatives of the Association of the Afghan Community in Italy.

Aug 08, 2024 18:22

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The Vatican Outlines the Next Steps in Implementing the Synodal Path for the Entire Church

Central to the meeting was the preparation for a gathering scheduled from June 23 to 25, 2026. This event will serve as a preparatory stage for the Continental Evaluation Assemblies planned for early 2028

Dates and Locations Announced for Mass Events with Pope Leo XIV in Spain

Pope Leo XIV will celebrate a great Prayer Vigil with young people and three great Masses during his Apostolic Journey to Spain. Registration forms are now open for participation in these first confirmed events on the Pope’s agenda. Registration can be done through the official website of the trip: conelpapa.es.

Discernment, formation and charity: the Pope’s 3 reflections to 4 religious congregations

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Pope explains the harm of preconceived ideas and presumption

Controversy in East Timor Over the Cost of the Papal Visit for Which the Pope Is Not to Blame

Cardinal Gerhard Mũller Rejects and Contests Accusations of Poor Financial Management and Denounces Defamatory Attacks

In Face of Pope Francis’ Forthcoming Visit to Indonesia, Islamic Extremists Target Churches for Attacks

Pope to Afghan Muslims: «one cannot, in the name of God, encourage contempt for others, hatred and violence»