The Vatican has announced the appointment of Capuchin Father Roberto Pasolini as the new papal preacher, succeeding Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa who served since 1980.
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Synod preacher: Even if delegates are disappointed by results, God is at work through the synod
Even if some members of the Synod of Bishops end up feeling disappointed by the results of the synod, “God’s providence is at work in this assembly,” Cardinal-designate Timothy Radcliffe said.
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Vatican stats: number of Catholics and deacons up, but priests, nuns and baptisms down
The Vatican agency, Fides, has published a brief overview on the global number of Catholics, permanent deacons, seminarians, and more.
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Brazilian Cardinal talks restoring women deacons, ordaining married men at synod press briefing
Cardinal Steiner said they would like to call these women “deaconesses,” but they do not want to “confuse them with the ordained ministry,” and so, for now, they have not found a title that is “suitable.”
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Pope Francis: There is room for everyone in the church—but not for abuse and cover-up
In his homily during Mass Sept. 29 in Brussels, Pope Francis strayed from his prepared text to urge bishops to hide nothing, “condemn abuses” and assist perpetrators in getting help.
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Pope Francis praises late Belgian king for abdicating rather than signing abortion law
In the presence of the late king’s nephew, the current King Philippe, and others, the pope praised King Baudouin’s courage to step down to “not sign a murderous law.”
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Vatican investment office reports $49.6 million profit for 2023
The Vatican investment office made 45.9 million euros in profit in 2023, contributing millions of euros to the Vatican’s operating budget and in increasing its assets.
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Pope Francis and Council of Cardinals continue discussion of women in the church
Pope Francis and a nine member Council of Cardinals heard presentations from women experts on the role of women in the church through the lens of canon law.
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Pope Francis has private meeting with Joe Biden at G7 summit
Pope Francis met with President Joe Biden and several other world leaders at the Group of Seven summit.
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Pope Francis tells G7: A.I., ‘an exciting and fearsome tool,’ needs urgent political action
The pope addressed leaders at the G7’s special “outreach” session dedicated to artificial intelligence.