Sacraments

Pope: Anointing of the sick offers strength to those seriously ill, elderly

Pope Francis reminds Catholics that there is no need to wait until a person is at the point of death to receive the sacrament of the anointing of the sick. In his prayer...

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Pope praises release of two Ukrainian priests from Russian captivity

"I give thanks to God for the freeing of the two Greek Catholic priests," Pope Francis said after praying the Angelus June 29, the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul. "May all...

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Open the church's doors to evangelization, pope tells new archbishops

Pope Francis emphasized the importance of openness, unity and reliance on God's guidance during Mass with 33 new archbishops for the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul.

Recognize the Inherent Dignity of Every Person, Especially Those Experiencing Homelessness, says Archbishop Gudziak

“Policies that criminalize homelessness are a direct contradiction of our call to shelter those experiencing homelessness and care for those in need,” said Archbishop...

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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...

Emergency Medical Care for Women and Their Preborn Children Affirmed by Bishop Burbidge After Supreme Court Decision

“The Catholic faith and Catholic hospitals unequivocally allow for procedures that are necessary to save the life of a pregnant mother in a medical emergency, even when...

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Creation is God's gift for humanity to steward, not prey upon, pope says

For the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, Pope Francis emphasized the need for ecological conversion, urging humanity to shift from exploiting nature to...

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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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AI: Pope expresses concern over 'technocratic' future

Pope Francis and the Vatican are pushing for more transparency in the development of AI.

Pope Francis Appoints Father Scott Bullock as Bishop of Rapid City