VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis marked Ash Wednesday on his 20th day in Rome’s Gemelli hospital by taking part in the rite of the blessing of the ashes and …
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Fatima statue to visit Rome during October 2025, in rare trip outside Portugal for the Jubilee of Marian Spirituality.
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For those who embrace Christ’s love, death is not the end, pope writes
by Carol Glatzby Carol GlatzVATICAN CITY (CNS) — For those who recognize Christ as the savior, death is not an end or a form of “annihilation,” Pope Francis wrote in his general audience catechesis. …
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — “Being ordained is not an ascent but a descent, whereby we make ourselves small, lower ourselves and divest ourselves,” Pope Francis said in a message to …
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Editor’s note: This article contains graphic images of the war in Ukraine that some readers may find upsetting. PHILADELPHIA (OSV News) — As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine enters its fourth …
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Basilicas, churches and shrines across US are Jubilee 2025 pilgrimage sites
by Jack Figgeby Jack Figge(OSV News) — Catholics across the world are embarking on pilgrimages to commemorate the Jubilee Year of Hope. Many will travel to Rome to visit the four major basilicas and …
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican released a partial schedule of Pope Francis’ liturgical celebrations in March and early April, including a group Lenten retreat for the pope and top …
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Pope: Vocation of military and police is to defend life, peace, justice
by Cindy Woodenby Cindy WoodenVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Thanking members of the military and the police for their service, Pope Francis asked them to be on guard against seeing other people as enemies and …
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ROME (CNS) — A group of U.S. pilgrims who crossed the threshold of the Holy Door at the Basilica of St. Mary Major Feb. 6 have traveled the world on …
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Nations should put people affected by poverty, illness, migration and other marginalized groups at the heart of social and economic considerations during the Holy Year 2025, …
