Pope Francis and the Pope emeritus receive Covid-19 vaccine
Pope Francis and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI receive their first doses of the Covid-19 vaccine in the Vatican. The vaccination
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Vatican begins vaccination campaign
The Vatican began its program of vaccination on Wednesday, starting with the elderly and others in high-risk categories. Matteo Bruni,
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Pope Francis asks Immaculate Virgin Mary to intercede for US after Capitol violence
Pope Francis prayed Sunday for the United States, asking the Immaculate Virgin Mary to help foster a “culture of encounter”
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Franciscan friars return to site of Christ’s baptism after 50 years
For the first time in over 54 years, the Franciscan friars of the Custody of the Holy Land were able
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Pope Francis admits women to ministries of lector and acolyte in new motu proprio
Pope Francis issued a motu proprio Monday changing canon law to allow women to serve as lectors and acolytes. In the motu
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Vatican prepares to receive anti-COVID19 vaccine
The smallest state in the world is preparing to receive the vaccine against COVID19. An “ultra low temperature refrigerator” has been
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Catholics and Lutherans reaffirm commitment to communion
The Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity and the Lutheran World Federation underscore their commitment to walk together on their
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Vatican permits priests to say up to four Masses on Christmas Day
By Hannah Brockhaus The Vatican’s liturgy congregation will permit priests to say up to four Masses on Christmas Day, the Solemnity
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Pope to Curia: crisis helps renewal, conflict creates discord
In his annual meeting with the Roman Curia, Pope Francis reflected to how a crisis can be beneficial to us,
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Pope Francis at Angelus: Even in dark moments, a Christian can be joyful
It has been a tradition since the days of Paul VI. Every third Sunday of Advent, children bring the figurines
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