Author: Catholic News Agency

Memorial of Mary, Mother of the Church added to liturgical calendar

March 3, 2018

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On Saturday, the Vatican announced Pope Francisā€™ decision that the Church celebrate the Blessed Virgin Mary in her role as ā€œMother of the Churchā€ every year on the Monday after Pentecost, as a way to foster Marian piety and the maternal sense of the Church.

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ā€‹Vatican letter says modern individualism reflects ancient heresies

March 1, 2018

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A new letter issued by the Vatican’s doctrinal office has reaffirmed that Christian salvation can only come through Christ and the Church, and highlighted modern expressions of Pelagian and Gnostic thought which contradict this belief.

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ā€‹Pope Francis returns to Rome after week of spiritual exercises

February 23, 2018

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On Friday Pope Francis returned from his week-long Lenten spiritual exercises in Ariccia, where he and members of the Roman Curia have been on their annual retreat since Sunday afternoon.

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ā€‹Pope on first Sunday of Lent: Now is the time for conversion

February 18, 2018

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Lent is a time to face our temptations and be converted by the Gospel, Pope Francis said in his Angelus address on the first Sunday of Lent.

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ā€‹Vatican denies rumors that Benedict XVI has degenerative nerve disorder

February 16, 2018

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After rumors spread in German media that Benedict XVI has a paralyzing nerve disease, the Vatican debunked the story, saying the retired Pope is experiencing nothing more than the normal aches and pains of aging.

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Pope Francis ‘signs up’ for World Youth Day in Panama

February 11, 2018

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After the Angelus Sunday, with the help of a tablet and two young people, Pope Francis signed up for World Youth Day 2019 in Panama, announcing that registration for the international event has opened.

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ā€‹Pope Francis to Christians: Our common baptism unites us

January 26, 2018

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At an ecumenical Vespers service Thursday, Pope Francis told members of several Christian communities that the grace of baptism creates a unity in the family of God.

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ā€‹Youth delegates named for Pre-Synod gathering in Rome; Synod will focus on Young People, the Faith,

January 25, 2018

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Three young adult delegates were discerned by the USCCB to represent the United States of America at the March 2018 Pre-Synod Gathering in Rome. The United States will participate in a special Pre-Synod Gathering in March 2018 in Rome, a milestone on the way to the Synod on Young People, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment.

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Fā€‹ull text of Pope Francisā€™ in-flight press conference from Peru

January 22, 2018

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In a conversation with journalists on his return flight from Peru to Rome on Sunday, Pope Francis discussed the people of Peru and Chile, clerical sexual abuse, his recent in-flight marriage celebration, and the Amazon region, among other topics.

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Fight ‘scourge’ of violence against women, Pope says at Marian celebration

January 21, 2018

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If weā€™re confused, facing difficulties, or struggling with sin, we can look to Mary to help guide us to the arms of her Son, Pope Francis said Saturday during a Marian celebration in Trujillo, Peru.

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