VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Ten days after undergoing intestinal surgery, Pope Francis was released from Rome’s Gemelli hospital, the Vatican confirmed. In a statement released on July 14, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said that after leaving the hospital midmorning, the Pope visited the Basilica of St Mary Major to say a prayer of gratitude before … Read More about Pope released from hospital, prays at Rome basilica
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Pope to remain in hospital ‘a few more days’, Vatican says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Despite initial estimates of ... Read More about Pope to remain in hospital ‘a few more days’, Vatican says
Bishop supports apology on papal bulls that justified Indigenous oppression
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (CNS) - Bishop Douglas Lucia, whose ... Read More about Bishop supports apology on papal bulls that justified Indigenous oppression
Respect Life Sunday renamed to be Support Life Sunday
The annual Respect Life Sunday event promoted each ... Read More about Respect Life Sunday renamed to be Support Life Sunday
YEREVAN, Armenia (CNS) — In silence and in prayer while a mournful hymn was sung, Pope Francis formally paid tribute to the estimated 1.5 million Armenians killed by Ottoman Turks in 1915-18.
By Carol Glatz Pope Benedict XVI’s decision to retire and live a life fully dedicated to prayer represents one of the most important lessons he gives the world’s priests, Pope Francis said.
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis will set up a panel of legal experts to help him in deciding whether to remove a religious superior or bishop from office for failing to protect minors and vulnerable adults from sex abuse.
Pope Francis recognised Hollywood actors Salma Hayek, George Clooney and Richard Gere for their contribution to the Pontifical Foundation ‘Scholas Occurrentes’ at the conclusion of their World Congress.
Italian Cardinal Loris Capovilla, who served St. John XXIII before and after he became pope, died in Bergamo, near Milan on May 26. He was the oldest member of the College of Cardinals at the age of 100. Cardinal Capovilla was born in Pontelongo, Italy, on Oct. 14, 1915, and ordained … Read More about Oldest member College of Cardinals, dies at 100
By Catholic News Service QUITO, Ecuador (CNS) — Catholic agencies are beginning to build temporary shelters for thousands of families in Ecuador made homeless by the South American country’s worst natural disaster in nearly seven decades.
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