Health of pope stable, X-ray shows slight improvement in lingering lung infection. Participation in Apr. 2 anniversary or Apr. 6 Angelus uncertain.
Carol Glatz
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — God is always merciful toward everyone, Pope Francis wrote. “He heals our wounds so that we can love each other as brothers and sisters,” he said …
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — God’s forgiveness is the source of hope for the faithful, Pope Francis wrote. “Indeed, with his mercy, God transforms us inwardly, he changes our heart,” he …
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Vatican statistics: Baptisms down, but first Communions, confirmations up
by Carol Glatzby Carol GlatzVATICAN CITY (CNS) — The number of Catholics and permanent deacons in the world rose in 2023, while the number of seminarians, priests, men and women in religious orders, and …
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Safeguarding is essential to being faithful to Gospel, papal message says
by Carol Glatzby Carol GlatzThose who work to keep children and vulnerable adults safe are serving and honoring Christ, Pope Francis said in a written message.
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Pro-life movement needs new approach, driven by all the faithful, dicastery says
by Carol Glatzby Carol GlatzVATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life has published a pastoral framework to help dioceses begin a synodal process for strengthening and promoting the pastoral …
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis continues to show small signs of improvement and spends his days following through on all his therapies, doing some light work and praying, according …
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The Catholic Church needs to expand its safeguarding efforts to include the new threats and opportunities posed by artificial intelligence, top organizers of a Vatican conference said.
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Change can be frightening, but the Holy Spirit encourages the faithful to face their fears, follow Jesus’ light and be “born again,” Pope Francis said in …
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ROME (CNS) — Imagine being able to explore all of St. Peter’s Basilica, its artistic masterpieces and the saint’s underground tomb as well as interact with its caretakers and archeologists …
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