From a vaccination clinic in the atrium of the Vatican audience hall to a visit to the ancient Iraqi city of Ur, Pope Francis demonstrated throughout 2021 what he means by seeing all people as brothers or sisters.
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‘I just want to follow Jesus, and it’s not possible here’: New book uncovers abuse within women’s religious communities
“I can’t live in this situation anymore and I’m afraid of destroying my physical, psychological and spiritual health,” Sister Aleksandra says in “Veil of Silence,” by Salvatore Cernuzio.
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Jesuit: Priests need better guidelines for hearing confession from sex abuse victims—and abusers
The Catholic Church must do a better job instructing priests on what to do if a victim recounts his or her abuse in the confessional and in the unlikely case that an abuser confesses, said Hans Zollner, S.J.
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Pope Francis’ 3 tips for journalists today
“Journalism is not so much a matter of choosing a profession,” the pope said, “but rather of embarking on a mission, a bit like a doctor, who studies and works to cure evil in the world.”
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Pope Francis joins 500 poor pilgrims in Assisi: ‘It is time for the poor to be given back their voice’
With a pilgrim’s staff and mantle, Pope Francis entered Assisi’s Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels with 500 economically or socially disadvantaged people.
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Pope Francis sets May 15 canonization date for Blessed Charles de Foucauld
Blessed Charles de Foucauld and six other candidates for sainthood finally will be canonized May 15, 2022, the Vatican announced Nov. 9.
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An Italian nun is now the highest-ranking woman at the Vatican
Pope Francis has appointed Sister Raffaella Petrini, an Italian member of the U.S.-based Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist, to be secretary-general of the office governing Vatican City State.
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President Biden attends Mass in Rome and tells reporters why he admires Pope Francis
Pope Francis “is a man who has a great empathy. He’s a man who understands that part of his Christianity is to reach out and forgive,” U.S. President Joe Biden told reporters in Rome Oct. 31.
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Archbishop Lori speaks about Pope Francis meeting Biden, abortion and Communion
“It’s clear that the pope does not agree with the president about abortion. He’s made that exceptionally clear.”
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Pope Francis is coming to Netflix this Christmas
In a new Netflix show, Pope Francis, Jane Goodall and Martin Scorsese answer the question, “What is love?”