Vatican
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Pope calls catechists to be joyful, creative witnesses of Christ
Jul 13, 2017
In a message sent to catechists from all over the world, Pope Francis stressed the need to not only make Christ the center of their lives, but to be creative and adaptable in finding ways to reach the people in their area.
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Art experts solve Renaissance mystery in papal palace
Jul 13, 2017
Two works painted by Renaissance master Raphael have been newly identified after art experts restored famous frescoes in the Apostolic Palace of Vatican City.
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Cardinal Muller refutes claims about conversation with Pope
Jul 13, 2017
Cardinal Gerhard Muller has strenuously denied media reports alleging Pope Francis asked the German prelate five pointed questions before informing hi
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Pope Francis creates new path to beatification under ‘offering of life’
Jul 12, 2017
On Tuesday Pope Francis declared a new category of Christian life suitable for consideration of beatification called “offering of life” – in which a person has died prematurely through an offering of their life for love of God and neighbor.
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Vatican reiterates ban on gluten-free hosts
Jul 12, 2017
The Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments called for bishops to set up guidelines for bread and wine bought in supermarkets and over the internet
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Pope names Cardinal Bertello special envoy for diocesan celebration in Italy
Jul 12, 2017
Celebrations will be held on 16 July in the Cathedral, St. Mary of the Woods
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Pope Francis: ‘Europe must be federal’
Jul 12, 2017
Pope Francis reportedly said Europe 'will no longer count for anything in the world' if it does not federalize
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Ordained a Priest, former Manchester United footballer's goal is Christ
Jul 11, 2017
Former Irish soccer pro Philip Mulryne was ordained a priest of the Order of Preachers, or Dominicans, on Saturday.
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Vatican asks Bishops to ensure validity of matter for Eucharist
Jul 11, 2017
Bishops should look at ways to help verify and guarantee the validity and worthiness of the bread and wine used for the celebration of the Eucharist, the Vatican said in a recent document.
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Cardinal Muller criticises the way Pope Francis dismissed him
Jul 10, 2017
'The Church’s social teaching must also be applied to the way employees are treated here in the Vatican,' the cardinal said
Sunday Reflection
Jesus did not turn away from His mission
Today, Palm or Passion Sunday, is the first day of Holy Week, the high point of the Church’s year, climaxing in the Easter Triduum: Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday.