Christ’s victory over death proclaims a second chance for all, pope says
By Junno Arocho Esteves and Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The Easter liturgies — with the fire, sharing of light from…
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Papal trip to Iraq influences Muslims beyond Iraq’s borders, analyst says
By Dale Gavlak, Catholic News Service AMMAN, Jordan — Pope Francis’ historic visit to the Middle East’s most conflict-riven nation gives hope and comfort…
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Verify before sharing ‘news,’ pope says in Communications Day message
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — In the age of instant communications and fake news, journalists — like everyone else —…
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Pope prays Biden works to heal divisions, promote human dignity
Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis prayed that President Joe Biden would work to heal the divisions in U.S. society and promote…
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Pope says he was ‘astonished’ by violence at Capitol
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis offered prayers for the people of the United States “shaken by the recent…
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Editorial — The nation’s first Black cardinal
There is little doubt in this awful year of COVID and political confusion and unrest that our nation is finally beginning to face a…
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Georgetown panelist: Encyclical offers ‘alternative way of looking at life’
By Mark Pattison, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Pope Francis’ new encyclical “Fratelli Tutti, on Fraternity and Social Friendship” offers many things to consider…
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Catholic activists applaud encyclical’s stance against death penalty
By Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Pope Francis tackled several issues in his new encyclical, but the section devoted to ending capital…
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Pope prays for young people as school year begins amid pandemic
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — In a letter to people participating in a virtual Marian pilgrimage, Pope Francis offered…
Read MoreNew book recounts pope’s vision for integral ecology
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — In a new book featuring his conversations with Pope Francis, Italian environmental activist Carlo…
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