Francis’ willingness to be seen in all his infirmity serves as an example to young and old alike that fragility is part of the human condition—and should be embraced.
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Lourdes bishop covering disgraced ex-Jesuit Marko Rupnik’s mosaics on basilica doors
Laura Sgro, lawyer of five alleged victims of Father Rupnik, said she and the women she represents welcomed the news “with joy in our hearts,” and expressed “heartfelt thanks” to Bishop Micas.
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Vatican statistics: Baptisms down, but first Communions and confirmations up
At the end of 2023, the number of Catholics in the world reached 1.405 billion, up 1.15% from 1.389 billion Catholics at the end of 2022, according to the Vatican’s Central Office of Church Statistics.
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Not knowing how Pope Francis will participate, Vatican publishes Holy Week, Easter schedule
As Pope Francis continues his convalescence, the Vatican published a full calendar of Holy Week and Easter liturgies with no indication of who would preside or be the main celebrant.
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Jesuits offer reparations to women allegedly abused by ex-Jesuit artist Marko Rupnik
Pope Francis’ Jesuit religious order is making a broad gesture of reparations to some 20 women who say they were sexually, psychologically and spiritually abused by a famous ex-Jesuit artist.
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Hundreds join El Paso bishop’s protest against migrant mass deportation, asylum bans
Bishop Mark Seitz led a March 24 demonstration and prayer vigil to protest the Trump administration’s immigration policy.
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Vatican: Pro-life movement needs new approach
The Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life has published a pastoral framework to help dioceses strengthen and promote the pastoral care of human life.
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With Pope Francis out of the hospital, his charity chief and doctors bring medical care to migrants
“We have 82 volunteers and we are open all week long,” said Cardinal Krajewski, the pope’s charity point man, adding that each doctor has one or two on-calls in the clinic, and that the Lenten initiative was an extra activity for them.
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St. Peter’s Basilica becomes an interactive Minecraft world
Imagine being able to explore all of St. Peter’s Basilica, its artistic masterpieces and the saint’s underground tomb, and even have a go at restoring it—virtually, that is—and in the 3-D blocky world of Minecraft.
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As Ukraine ceasefire talk continues, Zelenskyy says he spoke with Vatican secretary of state
In a long post on X, the Ukrainian leader said that during the conversation with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, “I wished Pope Francis a speedy recovery and thanked him for his prayers and moral support for our people.”