Pope Francis has asked the world to join him in praying for people with depression for the month of November, drawing a connection between depression, overwork and burnout.
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Pope Francis on All Souls Day: The tombs of fallen soldiers cry out for peace
The tombstones of soldiers killed in war cry out to people today to end all wars and to stop the production of weapons, Pope Francis said.
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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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Vatican extends initial listening phase for Synod of Bishops to August
The synod office extended the timeline at the request of dioceses who asked for more time to hear the thoughts of Catholics.
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Pope Francis wants to visit North Korea to create ‘momentum for peace’
South Korean President Moon Jae-in told Pope Francis Friday that a papal visit to North Korea would help create “momentum for peace” on the peninsula, officials said.
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Vatican in Diwali message: Christianity and Hinduism ‘can bring the light of hope in people’s lives.’
The teachings and traditions of Christianity and Hinduism “can bring the light of hope in people’s lives,” wrote the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue.
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Pope Francis on BBC Radio: We need ‘a genuine moment of conversion’ on climate change
Radio listeners in the United Kingdom started the day with an unexpected voice this morning when they were greeted by Pope Francis in an exclusive message for the BBC.
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If the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, what happens to the March for life?
If the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade and sends the abortion issue back to the states, will there still be a need for the annual rally and march in Washington?
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Vatican Nativity scene to feature Indigenous Peruvian crèche this year
The Nativity scene in St. Peter’s Square this year will have a distinctly Indigenous, Andean look to mark the 200th anniversary of Peru’s independence.
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Pope Francis and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI likely received Covid-19 booster shot
Pope Francis and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI likely received the third dose of the Covid-19 vaccine in October, according to official Vatican reports.