Vatican
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Pope personally thanks Portuguese cardinal for Amoris guidelines
Jul 16, 2018
The guidelines say it may be possible to admit couples in irregular unions to Holy Communion
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Cardinal Tauran commended to God in Requiem Mass at St Peter's
Jul 13, 2018
The funeral Mass for Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran was celebrated by Cardinal Angelo Sodano, the Dean of the College of Cardinals
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Cardinal Tauran dies at 75
Jul 13, 2018
After a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease, Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran, a seasoned Vatican diplomat who announced Pope Francis’ election to the world in 2013, died on July 5 at a hospital in the United States.
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WMOF in Dublin: All papal events booked out six weeks in advance
Jul 12, 2018
Organizers for the World meeting of Families (WMOF) say excitement is growing ahead of Pope Francis’ visit to the gathering with all tickets now booked out including for the closing Papal Mass in Dublin’s Phoenix Park.
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Lithuania awaits Pope Francis' visit and message of hope
Jul 11, 2018
Preparations are ongoing for Pope Francis’ September visit to Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. The Metropolitan Archbishop of Vilnius speaks of expectations and hope for the visit as well as about the solid relationship between the Church and the State in the Baltic nation.
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Pope to attend World Youth Day 2019 in Panama
Jul 10, 2018
Pope Francis will attend the next World Youth Day event, set to take place in Panama on 22-27 January 2019, according to the Holy See Press Office.
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Pope appoints Bishop Paul James Mason to Bishopric of the Forces in Great Britain
Jul 10, 2018
Bishop Paul James Mason, currently an Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Southwark, England, will become the 8th Bishop of Great Britain's Military Ordinariate.
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Pope expresses solidarity and sadness for victims of Japan floods
Jul 10, 2018
As rescuers in Japan race to find survivors after torrential rain caused floods and landslides that killed at least 119 people, Pope Francis expressed his grief for all those affected by the tragedy.
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'Sterile hypocrisy' behind mistreatment of migrants
Jul 10, 2018
Hearts that are closed to welcoming migrants and refugees are similar to those of the Pharisees, who often would preach sacrifice and following God's law without exercising mercy to those in need, Pope Francis said.
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Pope Francis prays for seafarers on Sea Sunday
Jul 09, 2018
On the annual commemoration of Sea Sunday, Pope Francis prays for seafarers, fishermen, and those who work to free the sea from pollution, and the Vatican releases a message detailing the challenges seafarers face daily.
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