We can see the ways in which the Bible has guided Francis’ pontificate—and why Pope Francis’ use of the Bible has created not just joy for many, but fear and even confusion for others.
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Vatican publishes defense of same-sex blessings document in rebuke to critics
“We will all have to become accustomed to accepting the fact that if a priest gives this type of simple blessing, he is not a heretic,” a new press release from the Vatican’s doctrine office states.
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Italian priest excommunicated for calling Francis ‘antipope usurper’ during Mass
The priest detailed the qualities of “real priests” versus those who side with “Bergoglio and his mercenaries.” He said the See of Peter is occupied by a “masonic Jesuit tied to a group of globalists, an antipope usurper.”
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Pope Francis in 2024: The synod, health concerns, the China deal and more
Although Francis is now 87 years old and one of the oldest popes in history to lead the Catholic Church, a glance at his agenda for 2024 reveals that he has no intention of slowing down.
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Pope Francis: Even the saints struggle with temptation
A famous saying attributed to Abba Anthony the Great, the first great father of monasticism, goes like this: “Remove temptations and no-one will be saved.”
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Pope Francis begins 2024 highlighting the role of women in the church and peacemaking
Pope Francis opened the new year by highlighting in his homily for the feast of Mary, Mother of God, and his Angelus message the same day, the central role women have played in salvation history and that they still have for bringing peace to the world.
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The top 7 Pope Francis and Vatican stories of 2023
Pope Francis has continued to push for changes in the church, braving daunting opposition and several medical scares.
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Pope Francis meets with vocal critic Cardinal Raymond Burke
Cardinal Burke met privately with Pope Francis Dec. 29, about a month after reports that Pope Francis wanted to stop giving him a monthly salary and would ask him to pay the market rate for his Vatican apartment.
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Pope Francis: ‘The devil is a seducer’
One must never dialogue, brothers and sisters, with the devil. Never!
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In Christmas Message, Pope Francis calls for peace between Israel and Palestine, and throughout the world.
Pope Francis urged people to pray and work for peace in no less than ten conflict situations worldwide.