Vatican

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  Pope to Jesuits: Roles for women in the Vatican are changing

  Oct 08, 2024

  “La Civiltà Cattolica” publishes the full text of Pope Francis’ encounter with 150 Jesuit confreres from Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands at the Collège Saint-Michel in Brussels. During the meeting, the Pope addresses the role of women in the Church, encourages Jesuits “not to be afraid of anything,” and reiterates the call to welcome and integrate migrants.

  
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  ‘I am close to you,’ says Pope to martyred flock in the Holy Land

  Oct 08, 2024

  Marking one year from the Hamas attacks on Israel that plunged the Holy Land into all-out war, Pope Francis addresses a letter to the Catholics of the region decrying the “shameful inability of the international community and powerful countries to put an end to the war” and expressing his closeness to those who "suffer the devastation which the powerful impose on others."

  
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  Pope Francis announces Consistory for creation of 21 new Cardinals

  Oct 07, 2024

  Pope Francis announces a consistory for the creation of 21 new Cardinals from around the world to be held in the Vatican on 8 December 2024.

  
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  Pope at Angelus: Children are God's greatest blessing

  Oct 07, 2024

  During his Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis encourages Christian couples to persevere in love, marriage, and welcoming the beautiful gift of life, which he acknowledges is demanding, but well worth it.

  
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  Pope Francis leads Rosary prayer for peace for ‘world in danger’

  Oct 07, 2024

  Pope Francis leads the recitation of a Rosary for peace at the Basilica of St. Mary Major, and prays that violence and hatred may be extinguished from human hearts.

  
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  Pope moves to make Rome a 'living church'

  Oct 07, 2024

  Francis, who is the bishop of Rome, ordered a reorganization of the diocese's geographical divisions

  
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  Pope Francis renews appeal for ceasefire in Middle East

  Oct 07, 2024

  At the conclusion of his midday Angelus prayer, Pope Francis appeals for a ceasefire in the Middle East, a release of hostages, and facilitating humanitarian aid to those in need.

  
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  Pope prays for victims of Iran mining disaster

  Oct 04, 2024

  Pope Francis, in a telegram signed by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, expressed his condolences for the victims of an explosion in a coal mine in Tabas, in the northeastern region of Iran.

  
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  Pope: Prayer allows the Spirit to change our hearts

  Oct 04, 2024

  Pope Francis pens the preface to the book, “As Jesus Taught Us: The Prayer of Pilgrims of Hope” (Edizioni San Paolo), which will be released on Wednesday, October 9. The text is a collection of the Pope's reflections on prayer, some unpublished.

  
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  Pope to close conference focused on ending inequalities in Rome

  Oct 04, 2024

  Pope Francis will visit the Basilica of St. John Lateran on October 25 to attend the conclusion of a long-running conference on the theme, “The Responsibility of Christians in Response to the Expectations of Charity and Justice in the City of Rome,” a journey that began 50 years ago.