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VATICAN CITY -- The Eight Beatitudes describe the path to holiness, but the call to meekness seems particularly challenging today, Pope Francis said.
VATICAN CITY -- As protests against a near-total ban on abortions gripped Poland, Pope Francis urged the people of the country to defend life.
Vatican court continues trial on alleged abuse at minor seminary
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- At a criminal trial involving alleged sexual abuse at a minor seminary located in the Vatican, the Vatican City State criminal court accepted a motion to allow the alleged victim to seek damages from the seminary and the religious institution that runs it.
Transcript shows pope's distinction between gay marriage, civil unions
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- When Pope Francis said gay people have a right to be in a family and that gay couples needed some form of civil law to protect their rights, he was not saying that gay couples should have a right to adopt children.
Pope Francis announces new cardinals
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis announced he will create 13 new cardinals Nov. 28, including Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory of Washington.
Rosary CD aims to lead people to healing, peace
By Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic RegisterOver the past year, musician and composer Maryana Erzinger has been on a creative spiritual journey she hopes will inspire the world through song.
Questions continue around film's use of Pope Francis' quote on civil unions
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- While there is no doubt that Pope Francis said civil laws should protect the rights of gay couples, some mystery shrouds the context in which he said it and the way it is used in a new film.
Vatican extends time to obtain full indulgences for souls in purgatory
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- Plenary or full indulgences traditionally obtained during the first week of November for the souls of the faithful in purgatory can now be gained throughout the entire month of November, the Vatican said.
Vatican extends provisional agreement with China on naming bishops
By Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- The Vatican and the Chinese government will extend an agreement signed in 2018 regarding the appointment of bishops.
Pope Francis calls for civil unions for same-sex couples in documentary
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis often has expressed openness to the idea of laws recognizing civil unions, including for gay couples, to protect their rights.
Becciu denies interfering in Pell trial
By CNA/EWTN NewsROME -- Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu denied having interfered in any way with the trial of Cardinal George Pell after Italian media reported an allegation that Becciu might have wired money to Australia as a bribe during PellöÏÓãÊÓƵapp trial.
Inspired by Gospel, Christians need to be active in society, Pope Francis says
VATICAN CITY -- The mission of the church and of all Christians is to proclaim and live the Gospel in daily life, Pope Francis said.
Vatican reports positive coronavirus case at pope's residence
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- A resident at the Domus Sanctae Marthae, the residence where Pope Francis lives, tested positive for COVID-19, the Vatican announced.