Pastoralidad is not a normal word in Spanish any more than pastorality is in English. Yet as soon as you hear it, you know what it means, or at least you think you do.
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Podcast: What we know (so far) about the abuse case of Jesuit artist Marko Rupnik
This week on “Inside the Vatican,” host Colleen Dulle and veteran Vatican correspondent Gerard O’Connell give an update on the new facts that have emerged in the case of the Jesuit artist Marko Rupnik.
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Russia says Vatican apologized for Pope Francis’ remarks about ‘cruel’ minority fighters in America magazine interview
The Vatican has had diplomatic contact with Russia regarding comments Pope Francis made about Russian minorities being responsible for the worst acts of cruelty in the country’s war on Ukraine.
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Pope Francis says to have a simpler Christmas this year and donate the savings to Ukraine
“Let’s reduce the level of Christmas spending a bit,” the pope said. “Let’s have a simpler Christmas with more modest gifts. Let’s send what we save to the people of Ukraine, who are suffering so much.”
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Pope Francis on discernment: The devil knows how to dress up like an angel. We need vigilance to tell the difference.
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.