The number of Catholics and permanent deacons in the world has shown steady growth, while the number of religious men and women continued to decrease, according to Vatican statistics.
Carol Glatz - Catholic News Service
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In response to question on same-sex unions, Cardinal Farrell says no one can be excluded from the love of the church
While the Catholic Church cannot bless unions that are not sacramental marriages, the church will always welcome and accompany everyone, no matter their situation in life, said the prefect of the Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life.
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Pope Francis names Cardinal Joseph Tobin to congregation that helps name bishops
Pope Francis has named Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin of Newark, New Jersey, a member of the Congregation for Bishops, the office that advises the pope on the nomination of bishops around the world.
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The Vatican’s doctrinal office is ‘no longer the Inquisition,’ Cardinal Ladaria says
Called the Sacred Roman and Universal Inquisition when it was instituted in 1542, the congregation was initially a tribunal exclusively for cases of heresy and schism.
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Pope Francis advances sainthood cause of Jerome Lejeune, founder of the first Down syndrome clinic
The Catholic physician and researcher Jerome Lejeune devoted his life to protecting unborn children with Down syndrome from so-called “therapeutic abortion.”
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Pope Francis’ personal doctor has died of Covid-19 complications
Fabrizio Soccorsi, Pope Francis’ personal doctor, died Jan. 9 of complications caused by Covid-19.
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Pope Francis: Vatican City commits to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050
Pope Francis pledged Vatican City State would achieve net-zero carbon emissions before the year 2050 and urged everyone in the world to be part of a new culture.
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Vatican tells young people to ask for words of wisdom for Christmas
One present young people should ask for this Christmas is words of wisdom from older people they know.
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Pope Francis celebrates start of Advent with new cardinals, warning against indifference and mediocrity
Pope Francis said the two key phrases for the Advent season were God’s closeness and people’s vigilance against indifference and mediocrity
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Pope Francis: Mary shows how to turn fear into invitation to hear God’s call
There is no better way to pray than like Mary, who opened her heart to God with humility and trust, Pope Francis said.