Accepting an invitation from the Chinese government, the Holy See is one of a number of nations and organizations participating in an international garden expo in Beijing.
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Pope Francis to teens: Break your phone addiction
“When you become a slave to your phone, you lose your freedom,” Pope Francis said.
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Retired Pope Benedict XVI publishes article on sexual abuse crisis
Retired Pope Benedict XVI wrote an article outlining his thoughts on the clerical sexual abuse crisis about what must be done now.
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Papal commission for protection of minors meets in Rome
In its 10th plenary assembly, the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, headed by Cardinal Sean O’Malley of Boston, met in Rome on April 4-7 to discuss the recently concluded summit on sexual abuse.
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Rejecting appeal, Vatican hands down final guilty ruling to Guam bishop
The Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has rejected an appeal by the now-former Archbishop Anthony S. Apuron of Agana, Guam, upholding its judgment of finding him guilty of abuse against minors.
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South Sudan’s leaders will head to Vatican for meetings, retreat
The Vatican will be hosting a “spiritual retreat” on April 11-12 for the leaders of South Sudan, focusing on building confidence in the September 2018 peace agreement ending the five-year long civil war and strengthening civility and dialogue in public life.
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Pope Francis: Don’t be afraid that God has allowed different religions in the world
“What God wants is fraternity among us.”
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Catholics urged to support Middle East Christians on Good Friday
Iraqis and Syrians returning to their homelands and refugees living abroad need the help of all Catholics and people of goodwill, said the Congregation for Eastern Churches.
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Pope to beatify martyrs and visit Marian shrine on trip to Romania
During his May 31-June 2 visit to Romania, Pope Francis will beatify seven bishop-martyrs who died as a result of an anti-religious campaign during Romania’s Communist regime. During that trip, the pope will also meet with Romania’s Roma community.
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Pope Francis to young people: Mary inspires and assists those seeking their vocation
“Young people who are seeking or questioning their future can find Mary to be the one who helps them discern God’s plan for them and find the strength to follow it.”