Signs around the Eternal City declare “Roma si trasforma” — “Rome is transformed” as an explanation for the ubiquitous infrastructure projects underway ahead of Jubilee 2025.
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Lourdes confirms 71st miracle—and the first for an English speaker
The list of miracles that have taken place at the French Marian shrine in Lourdes now includes, for the first time, an English-speaking soldier.
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Pope Francis: ‘All-male theology is an incomplete theology’
At a conference on the Future of theology, the pope stressed the need to expand the role of women in academic theology: “There are things that only women understand, and theology needs their contribution.”
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Pomp and presidents at the reopening of Notre Dame in Paris
Chilling rain and the “City of Lights” completely locked down due to high profile guests did not stop the crowds from arriving as close to Notre Dame Cathedral as possible for its inaugural Mass celebrated Dec. 8.
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Read: Pope Francis’ homily and message to new cardinals
“At times, in our spiritual lives and our pastoral activity, we risk focusing on what is incidental and forgetting what is essential.”
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Vatican launches virtual College of Cardinal ‘dashboard’—an interactive map of the people who will elect the next pope
The new Vatican dashboard allows users to see a map of where current cardinals are from, as well as the percentage of cardinals from each region eligible to vote in conclave.
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Here’s what to expect on Notre Dame de Paris reopening weekend
Over five years after Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris burned, the faithful will celebrate its reopening as it returns for the second weekend of Advent.
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Pope Francis receives new all-electric popemobile
Pope Francis received a new, emission-free, all-electric popemobile from representatives of Mercedes-Benz, the German car manufacturer that has been supplying vehicles for the popes for nearly 100 years.
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Pope Francis: Homilies must be short, about Jesus and inspired by the Spirit
At a general audience, Pope Francis said that homilies should run under 10 minutes and be guided by the Holy Spirit.
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Catholics react to Joe Biden’s controversial pardon of son Hunter
“Joe Biden said one thing and did the opposite. A father’s love meant more to the president than keeping his word.”