“I am the pastor of people who are suffering,” Pope Francis said.
Cindy Wooden - Catholic News Service
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Vatican begins vaccinating residents of its homeless shelters
The first 25 shelter residents were vaccinated Jan. 20, the Vatican said, and more will be given the vaccine in the coming days.
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Legionaries of Christ reverse decision to honor Father Frank Pavone, controversial head of Priests for Life
For a variety of reasons, “especially in relation to the political situation” in the United States, the Legionaries of Christ university in Rome will not honor Father Frank Pavone.
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Pope Francis calls for health care for all in message for World Sick Day
Pope Francis called on Christians to practice what they preach, including by guaranteeing equal access to health care for all people.
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Father Frank Pavone, controversial head of Priests for Life, to be honored by Legionaries of Christ in Rome
The Legionaries of Christ university in Rome plans to honor Father Frank Pavone, national director of Priests for Life, with its “A Life for Life” award.
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Pope Francis changes canon law: ministries of acolyte and lector open to women
Recognizing “the gifts of each baptized person”—women and men—Pope Francis ordered a change to canon law and liturgical norms so that women could be formally installed as lectors and acolytes.
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Pope Francis says God gives everyone the task of being peacemakers
Peace, he insisted, is a gift that requires a human response and human effort.
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Pope Francis: In new year, share the blessing of your time
At the beginning of a year people hope will mark the end of the Covid-19 pandemic, he urged them to create a “culture of care.”
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Pope Francis calls for Covid ‘vaccines for all’ in Christmas message
On a Christmas like no other, Pope Francis prayed for people who could not be with their families because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Pope Francis: Sorting the church into ‘right vs. left, progressive vs. traditionalist’ betrays its true nature
Pope Francis delivered his annual pre-Christmas address to Roman Curia officials.