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More than just giving – World Day of the Poor highlights change of attitude
Nov 07, 2017
As the Church prepares to celebrate the first World Day of the Poor, an event announced by Pope Francis last year, one Vatican official said it will be an opportunity to grow in mercy and charity, shaping attitudes toward the poor and needy.
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New book reveals details of John Paul I’s death
Nov 07, 2017
A new book discloses details about the death of Pope John Paul I – who died in 1978 after just 33 days in office – and conclusive evidence that his death was the result of a heart attack, as previously thought.
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Pope Francis to ordain 16 Priests in Dhaka
Nov 07, 2017
The ordination ceremony will be on December 1st during the Mass at Suhrawardy Udyan Park. The deacons came from the Major Seminary of the Spirit. A "great gift" to be ordained by the pope.
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‘Ecumenical Mass’ rumours are ‘utterly false’, Vatican says
Nov 07, 2017
Archbishop Arthur Roche and Vatican spokesman Greg Burke both denied the rumours
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Pope Francis meets 'The Elders' to discuss global concerns
Nov 07, 2017
Pope Francis meets at the Casa Santa Marta with members of 'The Elders', who are marking the 10th anniversary of their foundation by Nelson Mandela
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USCCB president decries mass shooting at Texas Baptist church
Nov 07, 2017
The U.S. Catholic Church stands "in unity" with the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, and the larger community after a shooting during Sunday services took the lives of at least 26 people and injured at least 20 others.
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Polish PM offers to save John Paul II statue after French court orders removal of cross
Nov 07, 2017
She offered to move it to Poland to save it from 'political correctness'
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Pope Francis says he urged fellow cardinals to back Benedict XVI in 2005 conclave
Nov 07, 2017
Ratzinger was 'the only man with the stature, the wisdom and the necessary experience', Pope Francis said
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Filipino Bishops begin rosary campaign against violent drug war
Nov 07, 2017
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines has called for a prayer campaign to address violence in an escalating conflict between police and drug traffickers.
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Pope at Mass: God's gifts are irrevocable
Nov 07, 2017
When God calls us, that call remains our whole life.
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