With the upcoming canonization of its first millennial saint, the Catholic Church has turned to police in Italy to investigate the online sale of some purported relics of Carlo Acutis.
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Pope Francis makes surprise appearance at Mass for the Sick and Health Care Workers
Pope Francis arrived in a wheelchair at the end of the Mass for the Jubilee of the Sick and Health Care Workers, sparking joyous shouts of “Viva il Papa!” from the more than 20,000 present.
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Disgraced former cardinal Theodore McCarrick dies at 94
McCarrick had been removed from ministry at the direction of the Vatican in June 2018 due to a credible allegation of sexual abuse of a teenager investigated by the Archdiocese of New York.
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Pope Francis continues to show ‘gradual improvements,’ may appear via video for Sunday Angelus
Since Francis’ hospitalization on Feb. 14, the Vatican has issued a written message from him every Sunday, but there is a possibility that on April 6, he may appear “in a different way.”
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Nicaea anniversary inspires faith, strengthens mission, theologians say
Celebrating the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea should give new energy to evangelization efforts, a new document from the International Theological Commission says.
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Podcast: Pope Francis says he is ‘healing’ in body and soul
In this episode of “Inside the Vatican,” host Colleen Dulle and veteran Vatican correspondent Gerard O’Connell walk us through the pontiff’s recovery, including “slight improvements” in his speech.
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Vatican marks 20th anniversary of death of St. John Paul II
During his long and fruitful pontificate, St. John Paul II embraced the entire world, which stands yet again in need of his blessing, Cardinal Pietro Parolin said.
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Update: Pope Francis is in ‘good humor’ as he recovers at the Vatican
Pope Francis is “in good humor” and “receives much affection” from people worldwide, the Vatican spokesman said on April 1.
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Pope Francis shares his own health update: I am experiencing healing, in my soul and body
Pope Francis shared that he is experiencing “healing,” specifically “in my soul and my body,” as he reaches the eighth day of the minimum two-month period of rest and convalescence prescribed by his doctors.
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Podcast: A deep dive into the (slightly creepy) world of Catholic relics
With 38 years of experience in overseeing the process of canonization and beatification of saints, Monsignor Robert Sarno offers a deep dive into the world of Catholic relics, including their history, hierarchy and controversy.