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US cardinal urges Vatican to not seem 'oblivious' to victims' suffering
Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley of Boston has called on Vatican offices to exercise pastoral prudence when deciding whether to display artwork by alleged perpetrators of abuse...
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Pope calls drug traffickers 'murderers,' pushes against legalization
Pope Francis called on society to act courageously and together to combat drug trafficking.
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US church needs culturally sensitive safeguarding training, expert says
Jesuit Father Hans Zollner, a safeguarding expert, said that due to its diversity, the U.S. church must communicate safeguarding principles in a way that crosses cultural...
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Angels or aliens? Some researchers say Vatican archives hold UFO secrets
Some scientists believe the Vatican's historic archives might hold key insights into "unidentified anomalous phenomena" and paranormal activity. Their efforts highlight...
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Lasting peace requires all warring parties in dialogue, cardinal says
At a peace summit held in Switzerland, Cardinal Pietro Parolin said dialogue among all parties at war is essential for true, lasting peace in Ukraine. He praised Ukraine...
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Pope: Church must understand financial systems, not just criticize them
Speaking with participants in a Vatican conference on sustainable finance, Pope Francis urged participants to combine efficiency with ethical sustainability and...
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U.S. ambassador to Holy See to step down in July
U.S. Ambassador Joe Donnelly will leave his post at the Holy See on July 8, 2024, and return to Indiana. Laura Hochla will serve as chargé d'affaires at the U.S. Embassy...
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Look inward to resolve war, famine, injustice, pope says
Pope Francis began a new catechesis series discussing "The Spirit and the Bride," on the relationship between the Holy Spirit and the church, the bride of Christ in...
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Humility is the 'gateway to all virtues,' pope says
Pope Francis concluded his catechesis series on vices and virtues by discussing the virtue "at the base of Christian life," humility.
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Holy Spirit makes Christians gentle, not 'overbearing,' pope says
During Pentecost Mass, Pope Francis said Christians are called to evangelize through the "power and gentleness" of the Holy Spirit, "not with arrogance and imposition."