March 28, 2018
Dream come true: Boy meets Pope and rides popemobile
VATICAN – While many people hope to catch a glimpse of Pope Francis and greet him, 12-year-old Peter Lombardi got something even better than he imagined.
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International
March 27, 2018
World’s youth lay out hopes at pre-synod meeting
Young people are ready and willing to be leaders in the Church, said youth delegates at an unprecedented pre-synodal meeting of young people in Rome.
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International
March 27, 2018
Archbishop Durocher: Church must adapt to changing times
It’s a new era in the Church and therefore a new era for the Church’s social teaching, says Archbishop Paul-André Durocher.
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Canada
VATICAN – Pope Francis expressed his gratitude to the men and women who work day in and day out protecting him and millions of pilgrims who visit St. Peter's Basilica each year.
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International
March 25, 2018
Do not keep quiet, Pope says to youth on Palm Sunday
VATICAN – Celebrating Palm Sunday Mass with thousands of young people, Pope Francis urged them to continue singing and shouting "hosanna" in the world, proclaiming the lordship of Jesus and following his example of outreach to the poor and suffering.
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Reflections
March 22, 2018
U.S. delegates say young people want mentors, a voice, unity
VATICAN – Young people want trusted guides as they explore their faith and their vocation, said five young adults from the United States attending the Vatican's pre-synod meeting.
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International
March 22, 2018
Fr. Thomas Reese: Msgr. Vigano had to go
VATICAN – The ability of Church officials to be their own worst enemies has been on display the past two weeks as the Vatican has been rocked by the scandalous handling of a letter from Pope Benedict about a series of books on the theology of Pope Francis.
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Guest Columnists
VATICAN – Pope Francis seems to be fixated on the wounds of Christ. And he has suggested that other Catholics might want to be as well.
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Faith
March 22, 2018
Confession brings the joy of God's love, Pope says
VATICAN – God always loves and always remains faithful to his children, despite their sin and idolatry, Francis said.
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Reflections
March 21, 2018
Allowing young people to be part of decision-making will change the world, African youths say
VATICAN – If the Catholic Church at every level – and governments, too – would listen to young people and give them a voice in decision-making, they could unleash great potential, said two African young adults.
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International
VATICAN – Despite the chill and gusts of wind in St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis welcomed the beginning of spring with an impromptu lesson about gardening and how to grow into being better Christians.
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Faith
March 21, 2018
Pope accepts resignation of communications prefect
VATICAN – After a very public controversy involving the use of a letter by retired Pope Benedict XVI, Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Msgr. Dario Vigano as prefect of the Vatican Secretariat for Communication.
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International
March 20, 2018
Pope to celebrate Holy Thursday Mass in Rome prison
VATICAN – Pope Francis once again will celebrate the Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper in a prison and will wash the feet of 12 inmates.
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International
March 19, 2018
The crucifix is for contemplation, not decoration, says Pope
VATICAN – On Sunday Pope Francis said that the crucifix is not just something decorative to hang on the wall or wear, it is an important sign of our beliefs – and should be truly looked at and prayed before as the source of our salvation.
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Faith
March 17, 2018
Many admire Padre Pio, but few imitate him, Pope says
SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO, Italy – Many people admire St. Padre Pio, but too few imitate him, especially in his care for the weak, the sick and those who modern culture treats as disposable, Pope Francis said during Mass at Padre Pio's shrine.
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Reflections