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A Roman Missal is seen on the altar during a traditional Tridentine Mass July 18, 2021, at St. Josaphat Church in the Queens borough of New York City.

Vatican announces visitation of Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter

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The Vatican dicastery charged with overseeing and assisting religious orders confirmed that it plans to conduct an apostolic visitation of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter, which was founded in 1988 by traditionalist priests wanting to maintain the old liturgical rites while remaining in full communion with the pope.

Pope Francis speaks during a meeting with university students at the French-speaking UCLouvain campus in Louvain-La-Neuve, Belgium, Sept. 28, 2024. Founded in 1425, the world's oldest Catholic university was celebrating its 600th anniversary.

University expresses sharp disagreement over Pope Francis' stance on women

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Students at the world's oldest Catholic university applauded Pope Francis for his calls to protect the environment and promote justice, but he was challenged when it came to his vision of the role of women in the church and society.

Pope Francis greets people gathered on the streets of Luxembourg to see him pass by in the popemobile Sept. 26, 2024.

Pope Francis: Humanity suffers from 'dangerous syndrome' of repeating mistakes

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Humanity needs to be motivated by spiritual values if it is to avoid being thrown into dangerous exploits and useless massacres, Pope Francis said.

A young man from South Korea waves his country's flag before Pope Francis arrives for the closing Mass of World Youth Day at Tejo Park in Lisbon, Portugal, Aug. 6, 2023. At the end of Mass, the pope announced the next WYD will be held in Seoul, South Korea, in 2027.

WYD 2027 in South Korea to focus on courage, interreligious dialogue

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The first World Youth Day to be hosted in a country where Christians are a minority will seek to instill young people with the courage to share the Gospel while fostering interreligious dialogue, organizers of the event said.

Cardinal Mario Grech, secretary-general of the synod, and Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, relator general of the synod, attend a news conference at the Vatican Sept. 16, 2024, to present the calendar and list of participants for the second session of the ongoing Synod of Bishops.

Second synod session to open with penitential liturgy

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The second session of the Synod of Bishops on synodality, set to bring 368 bishops, priests, religious and laypeople to the Vatican, will begin by asking forgiveness for various sins on behalf of all the baptized.

Pope Francis listens to a question from a journalist aboard his flight back to Rome Sept. 13, 2024, after visiting Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Singapore. It was his 45th and longest foreign trip.

Both US presidential candidates espouse anti-life views, Pope Francis says

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Asked what a U.S. Catholic given a choice between voting for a person who supports abortion or one who supports closing borders and deporting migrants, Pope Francis said one must choose "the lesser evil."

Pope Francis watches members of the Diverse Abilities Dance Collective perform at an interreligious meeting with young people at the Catholic Junior College in Singapore Sept. 13, 2024.

Pope Francis thrives, hits main themes of his pontificate during Asia-Pacific trip

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The 87-year-old Pope Francis not only survived the longest trip of his pontificate, but he drew energy from the crowds who came to see him, and he seemed to enjoy his 12-day visit to Asia and the Pacific.

Pope Francis receives a bouquet of flowers from a group of children as he arrives Sept. 11, 2024, in Singapore, the last stop on his four-nation visit to Asia and the Pacific.

Pope Francis lands in Singapore, last stage of his Asia-Pacific trip

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Arriving in Singapore from Timor-Leste, Pope Francis made the biggest transition of his 12-day trip to Asia and the Pacific, moving from one of the world's poorest countries to one of its wealthiest and from one of the most youthful to one of the oldest.

The silver coffin containing the body of St. Teresa of Avila in Alba de Tormes, Spain, is opened for the first time since 1914 and marked the beginning of a study of her relics, which will be carried out by Italian doctors and scientists with Vatican approval.

St. Teresa of Ávila’s body remains incorrupt

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The silver coffin of St. Teresa of Ávila was opened in Alba de Tormes Aug. 28 only to confirm her body has remained incorrupt since her death in 1582.

Pope Francis and John Rosso, deputy prime minister of Papua New Guinea, take their seats on a covered platform at Jacksons International Airport for an official welcome ceremony in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, Sept. 6, 2024.

Pope Francis receives warm nighttime welcome to Papua New Guinea

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With a 21-cannon salute, Pope Francis was welcomed to Papua New Guinea Sept. 6, the second stop on his four-nation visit to Asia and the Pacific.

September 4, 2024
Pope Francis delivers his speech to President Joko Widodo of Indonesia and government and political leaders, diplomats and representatives of civil society during a meeting at Istana Negara, a national palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, Sept. 4, 2024.

Politicians have key role in promoting national unity, Pope Francis says

Politicians have an essential role in preserving the unity of a nation by working for the common good and promoting cooperation, especially when "the exasperation of contrasts" threatens to divide a country, Pope Francis told Indonesia leaders.

August 28, 2024
Pope Francis greets visitors gathered in St. Peter's Square to pray the Angelus at the Vatican Aug. 25, 2024.

Pope Francis prays Mary will protect persecuted Christians in Nicaragua

As the Catholic Church and Christians at large experience intense persecution in Nicaragua, Pope Francis expressed encouragement and support to the people living under the country's authoritarian regime.

Pope Francis listens to a question from a journalist aboard his flight back to Rome from Marseille, France, in this file photo from Sept. 23, 2023. After not traveling outside Italy for 11 months, the pope is scheduled to visit Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Singapore during a Sept. 2-13 trip.

Pope Francis off to Asia, Oceania

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Pope Francis’ trip to Asia and Oceania in September will be a trip of religious, economic and social contrasts.

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