A former president of the Vatican bank and his lawyer were found guilty of money laundering and embezzling millions of euros from property sales.
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Papal trip to Argentina and Uruguay is still on the table, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis told Uruguay’s new ambassador to the Holy See that a future visit to the country as well as to his native Argentina is still very much on the table.
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Pope Francis: Soccer legend Maradona was ‘poet’ on the field
Pope Francis said that Diego Armando Maradona wasn’t just a skilled soccer player but a true artist.
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Despite hardships, pope says there is much for which to be thankful
God, he continued, is not someone “who would sacrifice human beings for a grand design,” but instead a compassionate and paternal shepherd.
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New Vatican document: Refusing to get vaccinated can seriously jeopardize public health
The Vatican is calling for a coordinated international effort to ensure the equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines worldwide.
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Pope Francis announces a yearlong reflection on ‘Amoris Laetitia’ and family
Pope Francis announced that the Catholic Church will dedicate more than a year to focusing on the family and conjugal love.
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Pope Francis at Christmas Eve Mass: Jesus’ birth brings hope in troubling times
The birth of Christ is a gift from God that brings people hope and courage in troubled times, Pope Francis said.
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Say ‘no’ to sin, ‘yes’ to grace, Pope Francis says on Immaculate Conception feast
Mary’s Immaculate Conception offers a glimpse to the promised life for all Christians who open their hearts to God and his grace, Pope Francis said.
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Pope Francis proclaims a year dedicated to St. Joseph
Marking the 150th anniversary of St. Joseph being declared patron of the universal church, Pope Francis proclaimed a yearlong celebration dedicated to the foster father of Jesus.
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Pope Francis to judges: There cannot be true social justice amid deep inequality
Guaranteeing justice for all men and women is not possible while a few people control most of the world’s wealth and everyone else’s right to a dignified life is disregarded, Pope Francis said.