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A team of more than 20 young Catholic ambassadors is working feverishly to rouse believers of Christ young and old across the world to participate in a global mission to pray the Hail Mary one million times by Easter Sunday.
VATICAN CITY -- As a last resort, the Vatican may sanction employees who refuse to get a COVID-19 vaccine for non-medical reasons, according to a new Vatican decree.
In announcing another reorganization and consolidation of parishes, Quebec City Archbishop Cardinal Gérald Lacroix sought to focus the conversation on “our ability to fulfill our essential mission.â€
In Iraq, Pope Francis hopes to encourage Christians, build bridges to Muslims
By Dale Gavlak, Catholic News ServiceAMMAN, Jordan -- On his historic visit to Iraq in March, Pope Francis hopes to encourage his Christian flock, badly bruised by sectarian conflict and brutal Islamic State attacks, while building further bridges to Muslims by extending fraternal peace.
Pope Francis gives a woman a vote in next synod of bishops
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- Xaviere Missionary Sister Nathalie Becquart will not be the first woman undersecretary of a major Vatican office, but she will be the first woman with a right to vote at a meeting of the Synod of Bishops.
Priest brings CWL a youthful perspective
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterIt is safe to assume Fr. Pilmaiken Lezano became theologically and philosophically knowledgeable about the concept of Divine Providence during his years of study at St. JosephöÏÓãÊÓƵapp Seminary in Edmonton from 2012-2015.
Pope Francis still plans to visit Iraq
By Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis said that unless there is a serious new wave of COVID-19 infections in Iraq, he has every intention of visiting the country in early March.
Vatican Museums reopen to the public
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- As coronavirus restrictions eased slightly in most parts of Italy Feb. 1, the Vatican Museums reopened to the public after a three-month closure.
Christianity without liturgy is absent of Christ, Pope Francis says
VATICAN CITY -- The liturgy is not a spectacle to be observed but a prayerful event where Christians encounter Christ's presence in their lives, Pope Francis said.
Catechists must share God's love, uphold church teaching, Pope Francis says
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- Religious education must focus on leading people to a personal relationship with Christ and building a community of believers where the talents of each person are valued and where all go out to share the Gospel and serve the poor, Pope Francis said.
Love is clearest sign of faith, Pope says in homily for Christian unity
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News ServiceROME — Abiding in God's love means nurturing one's relationship with him and with all those whom God loves, Pope Francis wrote in his homily for the conclusion of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
Former Vatican bank president sentenced for embezzlement
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- A former president of the Vatican bank and his lawyer were found guilty of money laundering and embezzling millions of euros from property sales.
Vatican begins vaccinating residents of its homeless shelters
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- As the Vatican health service continued vaccinating Vatican residents and employees against COVID-19, it also began offering the vaccine to homeless people who live in Vatican-owned shelters.