Vatican

• Beatification of Pius XII blocked by absence of approved miracle

  Jun 05, 2014

  The cause for beatification of Pope Pius XII has not moved forward because there has not been a miracle attributed to his intercession, Pope Francis told reporters during his May 26 news conference on his return trip from the Holy Land.

  

• Vatican is the ‘oil’ keeping Bethlehem’s star lit, mayor observes

  Jun 05, 2014

  The first woman mayor of the town where Jesus was born referred to the strong connection they have with the Vatican, explaining that the recent visit of Pope Francis is an opportunity to work for justice.

  

• Holy Father announces plans to visit Philippines, Sri Lanka

  Jun 05, 2014

  On his return flight from the Holy Land, Pope Francis announced that he will visit Sri Lanka and the Philippines in January 2015.

  
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  Pope Francis meets with doctor who saved his life

  Jun 05, 2014

  Pope Francis met recently with Dr. Juan Carlos Parodi, the Argentinean surgeon who operated on him for gall bladder failure in 1980 and whom he attributes with saving his life.

  
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  Gift of piety fosters fraternal solidarity :Pope

  Jun 05, 2014

  In his weekly general audience, Pope Francis reflected on the gift of piety, explaining that it is not just a superficial feeling, but rather a religious reality that leads us closer to God and to our neighbor.

  
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  Latin patriarch dedicates church at Magdala Center

  Jun 05, 2014

  Latin Patriarch Fouad Twal of Jerusalem has consecrated a church at the inauguration of the Magdala Center, an archaeological park in Mary Magdalene’s hometown that contains a first century synagogue where Jesus Christ may have preached.

  
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  Pope invites Catholic Charismatics to celebration at Vatican in 2017

  Jun 04, 2014

  Pope Francis knelt onstage in Rome’s Olympic Stadium on Sunday as more than 50,000 Catholic Charismatic prayed for him, singing and speaking in tongues.

  
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  Pope said to be furious over luxury retirement flat of top Vatican official

  Jun 04, 2014

  It sits atop the roof of an old palazzo in the centre of Rome, surrounded by a broad terrace that affords breathtaking views across the Eternal City to the mountains beyond.

  
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  British ambassador decries 'brutal' crime of sexual violence

  Jun 04, 2014

  Ahead of an international summit resisting sexual violence in the midst of conflict, Britain’s ambassador to the Holy See stated that it is a “massive” problem, and has called for justice.

  
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  Cycling champion receives jersey blessed by Pope Francis

  Jun 04, 2014

  The winner of the Giro d’Italia cycling race, Nairo Quintana of Colombia, has received the pink championship jersey that Pope Francis blessed before the competition.