Francis reflects on the meaning of the “communion of saints”
After Holy Week, Pope Francis explained the “communion of saints.” It is the help that the saints or those who “still
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Pope Francis on Easter: Christ’s wounds are the ‘seal of his love for us’
May those who suffer take refuge in the wounds of Christ, and through them, receive the hope which does not
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Covid-19: Global death toll passes 3 million
The global COVID-19 death toll exceeds 3 million amid a resurgence of new infections. Another grim milestone was passed on
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Ethiopia: The Church at the service of the poor and vulnerable
The Church in Ethiopia, through its Social and Development Commission, is working hard to provide much-needed support to people in
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Pope Francis’ schedule of events for Holy Week 2021
The Holy See Press Office releases Pope Francis’ schedule for Holy Week this year. The Mass of the Lord Supper
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Canadian Bishops’ Easter Message: a call to go forth with faith
Going forth with faith, hope and joy: the Canadian Bishops’ message for Easter. In his Easter Message, Archbishop Richard Gagnon of
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500 years since first Mass in the Philippines
The Church marks the 500th anniversary of the first Mass in the Philippines, as Catholics gear up for a year-long
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Pope at Audience: The Cross of Christ, a beacon of hope
In his Catechesis during the weekly General Audience, Pope Francis looks ahead to the Easter Triduum and the celebration of
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Pope Francis warns priests and seminarians against worldly temptations
Pope Francis told priests on Monday that “spiritual worldliness” is one of the worst temptations in clerical life. “Today’s problems
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Vatican: salaries of Cardinals and department heads cut due to Covid crisis
The salaries of Cardinals will be reduced by 10%, department heads and secretaries by 8%, clergy and religious by 3%.
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