VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Catholic faithful do not “buy” Masses, but when a priest accepts an offering and promises to celebrate a Mass for that person’s loved one or other …
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis’ surprise visit to St. Peter’s Basilica to pray and see ongoing restoration work is a clear sign that his condition is improving, the Vatican …
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Although they postponed their official state visit to the Vatican because of Pope Francis’ health, Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla met privately with the pope …
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The Vatican’s Supervisory and Financial Information Authority says the Vatican bank and other Vatican offices with financial dealings are getting more adept at identifying and stopping suspicious financial activity.
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — During his second week back at the Vatican after a long hospitalization, Pope Francis continued to follow his doctors’ orders to stay home, avoid visitors and …
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christians should not see the Nicene Creed simply as a list of things they believe, but they should look at it with awe because it recounts …
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Even when a person seems totally lost and unable to find a way back to God, the Lord is already looking for him or her, said the text for Pope …
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Even on his worst days in Rome’s Gemelli hospital, Pope Francis was governing the Catholic Church, although on some days, he did not seem to have …
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Home from the hospital after more than five weeks, Pope Francis is showing “slight improvements” in his breathing, ability to speak and mobility, the Vatican press office said.
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VATICAN (CNS) — Priests must recognize that it is a privilege to administer the sacrament of reconciliation and grant absolution, Pope Francis wrote. “Celebrating mercy, especially with Jubilee pilgrims, is …
