According to Caritas Roma, an estimated 1.4 million euros ($1.7 million) worth of coins were tossed into the famed fountain in 2016.
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Vatican: Claim that pope denied hell’s existence is unreliable
According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, “the souls of those who die in a state of mortal sin descend into hell.”
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Young cancer survivor from Ohio meets Pope Francis
For Peter and his family, the significance of Pope Francis’ gesture wasn’t just a dream come true, but a sign that God had bigger and better plans in store for them.
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African young adults say pre-synod meeting is a chance to change the world
“Finally, the church in Rome has decided to give us a platform,” Nneji said.
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Pope Francis: The crucifix is not just a piece of jewelry
The revelation of God’s love toward humanity is made known through contemplating the crucifix and not just using it as work of art or as a fashion accessory, Pope Francis said.
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Broader representation of women in church is a process, cardinal says
Some dicasteries once led by cardinals are now led by bishops and priests and, thus, pave the way for more participation by laypeople, especially women, in church decisions, said Honduran Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga of Tegucigalpa.
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Pope wants canonization of slain Jesuit to move forward, ambassador says
Father Grande was known as a champion of the poor and the oppressed at a time when El Salvador was on the threshold of a civil war, a war that eventually killed over 70,000 people.
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Pope, cardinal advisers studying regional tribunals for abuse cases
Pope Francis and his international Council of Cardinals discussed the possibility of establishing regional tribunals around the world that would judge cases of sexual abuse allegedly committed by clergy.
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Vatican judge accused of possessing child pornography accepts plea deal
The judge resigned his position on the Vatican tribunal.
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Vatican denies report Pope Benedict has degenerative disease
The pope’s brother reportedly told a German magazine that Pope Benedict was sick.