Pope Francis greets Coptic Orthodox Pope Tawadros II in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the meeting of St. Paul VI and Pope Shenouda III.
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Pope Francis: ‘I did what I felt I had to do’ during Argentina’s Dirty War
Allegations periodically have surfaced that then-Father Bergoglio either failed to protect Fathers Jálics and Yorio or even that he facilitated their kidnapping.
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There is no civil war in the Catholic Church
There is no civil war in the Catholic Church, there is only Almighty God sifting us like wheat. There is no schism ahead, only the proper ordering of us into the right places for the salvation of our souls.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis to conflict-ridden sex abuse commission: This is ‘the moment of reparation.’
Francis met the papal abuse commission at a time when many questions have been raised about its organization, governance and direction following the resignation at the end of March of Hans Zollner, S.J.
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Pope Francis’ prep advice for World Youth Day: talk to your grandparents first
In a video message, Pope Francis told young people going to World Youth Day in August should consult their grandparents on how to prepare.
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Podcast: Pope Francis hints at secret peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. Can he make a difference?
On this week’s show, Colleen and Gerry discuss the pope’s secret peace “mission” to Russia and Ukraine.
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Kremlin denies working with Vatican on Ukraine peace talks
“There is a mission underway that is not public yet; when it is public, I will tell you about it,” the pope said of his plan regarding peace between Russia and Ukraine.
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Synodality is working: Women getting a vote at the Vatican is the latest proof
Many Catholics like myself who have followed the development of synodality under Pope Francis have been convinced that the decision to open synod voting to non-bishops was all but inevitable.
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Pope Francis reflects on his visit to Hungary and building bridges of peace
Pope Francis reflects on the roots and bridges from his trip to Hungary—roots in the past, and bridges of peace between different peoples.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis: ‘When it’s public I’ll talk about it’—hints at secret talks to end Ukraine-Russia war
“I’m available to do anything,” Pope Francis said. “There’s a mission that’s not public that’s underway; when it’s public I’ll talk about it.”