Vatican
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For Cardinal Mueller, a humble faith is good for theology
Jan 04, 2017
The ideological efforts to change Catholic doctrine after the Second Vatican Council were deeply misguided, said Cardinal Gerhard Mueller, prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and a leading interpreter of Benedict XVI.
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Pope kicks off new year renewing 'zero tolerance' policy on abuse
Jan 03, 2017
In a letter sent to bishops around the world for the feast of the Holy Innocents, Pope Francis lamented the many children who suffer from war, slavery and various forms of abuse, including within the Church.
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Pope on New Year’s Day: Mary’s motherhood teaches us humility, tenderness
Jan 02, 2017
At the start of the new year, Pope Francis said that celebrating Mary, the Mother of God, highlights a beautiful aspect of our faith: that Mary is our mother too, and that by her example we can learn to practice virtue and self-sacrifice in our own lives.
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After Istanbul attack, Pope prays for those who fight 'bloody stain' of terrorism
Jan 02, 2017
On the first day of the new year and the 50th World Day of Peace, Pope Francis condemned a terrorist attack which took place in Istanbul early Sunday morning, praying for the victims, the injured and in support of everyone who works to fight violence and terrorism.
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Pope Francis gets a C+ on reforming Vatican Curia
Jan 02, 2017
Pope Francis has talked a lot about reforming the Vatican Curia, but in reality, he should be given only a C+ for his achievements.
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Pope Francis to change practice of his monthly intentions
Jan 02, 2017
Pope Francis is changing up the practice of his monthly prayer intentions, distributed worldwide by the Apostleship of Prayer.
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At close of 2016, Pope says selfishness should be a thing of the past
Jan 01, 2017
During a prayer service for the close of 2016, Pope Francis said the arrival of a new year should serve as an opportunity to toss out attitudes of selfishness and exclusion, focusing instead on how to imitate God’s closeness to each person through his incarnation.
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Pope Francis’ 2017 Intentions
Jan 01, 2017
Starting in 2017 the Pope will present only one prepared prayer intention per month, rather than the two presented before this year.
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Pope: Look to the New Year thinking about how to give young people a concrete future
Jan 01, 2017
"As another year draws to a close, we pause before the crib, to thank all the signs of divine generosity in our lives and in our history."
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3.9 million Jubilee pilgrims at Papal events
Dec 31, 2016
More than 3.9 million pilgrims visited and attended papal events, liturgies or prayer services during the Holy Year of Mercy in 2016, the Vatican has announced.
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.