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Vatican to require vaccination proof or negative COVID-19 test
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- Visitors, tourists and employees who want to enter Vatican territory will be required beginning Oct. 1 to show proof of vaccination, recovery from the coronavirus or a negative COVID-19 test.
Pope Francis: Bishops must handle Communion debate as shepherds, not with censures
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News ServiceABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM SLOVAKIA (CNS) -- The debate about denying Communion to politicians who support abortion must be handled in a pastoral way, not by public condemnations that seek to "excommunicate" Catholics who are not in line with church teaching, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis reminds Roma community, young people that church is their home
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News ServiceKO艩ICE, Slovakia (CNS) -- Pope Francis made sure that while the world often disregards the young and the marginalized, in the Catholic Church, "no one ought ever to feel out of place or set aside."
Horrors of Holocaust must not be forgotten, Pope Francis tells Slovak Jews
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News ServiceBRATISLAVA, Slovakia -- The violence of the Holocaust and the atrocities committed against the Jewish people are tantamount to blasphemy, Pope Francis said.
Denounce violence, inflammatory preaching, Pope Francis tells religious leaders
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- Religious leaders must courageously cooperate in supporting each other in opposing hatred and promoting peace, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis urges Slovak church, government to put people first
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News ServiceBRATISLAVA, Slovakia -- Slovakia's tradition of hospitality along with its witness of faith amid persecution must be at the forefront of government policies and the Catholic Church's engagement with the faithful, Pope Francis said.
After warm welcome to Slovakia, Pope Francis encourages Christian leaders to unite
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News ServiceBRATISLAVA, Slovakia -- 鱿鱼视频app of men, women and children gathered on the tarmac of Bratislava international airport Sept. 12 to welcome Pope Francis for a visit of less than 72 hours.
Eucharist heals from idolatry of 'self,' Pope Francis says at Mass in Budapest
BUDAPEST, Hungary -- Spending time in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament can heal Christians from a self-absorbed religiosity that is ostentatious and triumphalist, Pope Francis said.
Profiles in courage and faith: Mother Roza Czacka, Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski
By Catholic Register SpecialIn life, Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski and Mother R贸za Czacka led their Polish countrymen with courage and humble service. Now the 20th century compatriots will be beatified together.
Vatican releases guidance for dioceses to begin synodal path
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The Vatican has issued the preparatory document and a "handbook" for dioceses as part of the global church's preparation for the 2023 assembly of the Synod of Bishops, discussing the theme, "For a synodal church: communion, participation and mission."
At Angelus, Pope Francis prays for Ida victims, Afghan refugees
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis offered prayers to the victims and families affected by Hurricane Ida, which devastated the southern and northeastern United States.
Legion of Mary on frontlines of faith
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterOutside of its military overtones, the word 鈥渓egion鈥� most often describes a large group of people with a singular mission.
Papal master of ceremonies appointed bishop of Italian diocese
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis named Msgr. Guido Marini, who has served as papal master of ceremonies since 2007, as bishop of the Diocese of Tortona.