In his weekly general audience, Pope Francis speaks about the necessity of diligence when entering the final phase of the journey of discernment.
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Podcast: What we know about the abuse allegations against prominent Jesuit artist Marko Rupnik
On this episode of “Inside the Vatican,” Colleen and Gerry cover the case of Marko Rupnik, a well-known Jesuit artist who has been barred from hearing confessions or offering spiritual direction after allegations of abuse.
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Pope Francis breaks down in tears while praying to Mary for peace in Ukraine
The pope started crying and had to pause for a moment after he prayed, “Immaculate Virgin, today I would have liked to bring you the thanksgiving of the Ukrainian people for the peace we have long asked the Lord for.”
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Pope Francis’ 2022 in review: war, problems walking and curia reform
As the pope’s step faltered, his cries for peace increased, although not without controversy and criticism.
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New USCCB president: Bishops suffer from damaged unity. But the Gospel shows how to resolve our disagreements.
“I am not suggesting that we ignore disagreement, but that we handle it in an evangelical fashion, ” Archbishop Timothy Broglio writes.
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Pope Francis: 3 signs you’ve made a good discernment
In his weekly general audience, Pope Francis says the goodness of a choice benefits all areas of our lives, and there are signs to confirm these decisions.
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Pope Francis: Keep the creche in Christmas.
Stopping to gaze at and perhaps pray before a Nativity scene is one of the best ways to remember the real meaning of Christmas, Pope Francis said.
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In Vatican financial trial, a key prosecution witness’s credibility is questioned
The judges ruled that the trial would continue, urging prosecutors to investigate Perlasca’s earlier testimony over the winter holidays.
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Vatican announces Pope Francis’ end-of-year liturgy schedule
With most of the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic removed, Pope Francis is scheduled to return to a full slate of public liturgies in December and January.
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Podcast: America magazine asked Pope Francis about women’s ordination. Here’s what he said.
This week on “Jesuitical,” we’re talking to Kerry Weber about what it was like to be a woman asking PopeFrancis about women’s ordination, a question considered by many to be off the table, within the walls of the Vatican.