Vatican

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  Pope mourns killing of environmental activist in Honduras

  Sep 23, 2024

  Pope Francis expresses grief for the murder of Juan Antonio Lopez, a “founding member of the integral ecology pastoral care in Honduras”, and says he stands close to those responding to the cry of the poor and the earth.

  
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  Pope Francis celebrates anniversary of his vocation to the priesthood

  Sep 23, 2024

  Seventy-one years ago, on Sept. 21, 1953, a young Jorge Mario Bergoglio’s priestly vocation was born. He would enter the novitiate of the Society of Jesus on March 11, 1958, and be ordained a priest on Dec. 13, 1969, just days before his 33rd birthday. On March 13, 2013, he would be elected pope.

  
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  Pope Francis grants approval for Medjugorje devotion

  Sep 20, 2024

  The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, with the assent of Pope Francis, grants approval for devotion linked to Medjugorje, recognizing the abundant spiritual fruits received at the Sanctuary of the Queen of Peace without making a declaration on the supernatural character of the Marian apparitions.

  
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  Pope Francis: Easter belongs to Christ, not our calendars

  Sep 20, 2024

  As all Christians prepare to celebrate Easter together in 2025, Pope Francis recalls that the preeminent Christian celebration belongs to Christ and not to our earthly calendars or plans.

  
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  Pope to religious: 'Take decisive steps to follow Christ'

  Sep 20, 2024

  Pope Francis encourages religious gathered in Rome for their General Chapters to take "decisive steps in following Christ" and look at the Blessed Virgin Mary as a model.

  
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  Pope: ‘Organized crime inflicts a deep wound on society’

  Sep 20, 2024

  Pope Francis sends a message to participants in a conference focused on employing assets confiscated from the mafia for the benefit of society.

  
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  Pope to Laudato Si' Centre for Higher Education: Let's safeguard God-given Creation

  Sep 20, 2024

  Pope Francis express his gratitude to the Laudato Si' Centre for Higher Education, and encourages them in their efforts to safeguarding the always-more-vulnerable environment.

  
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  Pope at Audience: I saw living and joyful faith in Asia and Oceania

  Sep 19, 2024

  During his weekly General Audience, Pope Francis recalls his recent Apostolic Journey to Asia and Oceania, and praises the living and joyful faith and witness of the Churches in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, and Singapore.

  
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  Pope prays for storm victims in central and eastern Europe

  Sep 19, 2024

  Pope Francis prays for victims of storms and flooding in central and eastern Europe, and assures all those affected of his closeness.

  
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  Pope's WYD message: Hope in the Lord and you will not grow weary

  Sep 18, 2024

  Pope Francis releases his message for the 39th World Youth Day, and encourages young people to embrace life's challenges with hope and perseverance.