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Cardinal prays at queen’s funeral, signaling Charles’ openness to dialogue

September 19, 2022

An English cardinal took part in the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in an indication of openness of the British Royal family to ecumenical and interfaith dialogue.

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Be seekers of the truth, pope tells Italian pilgrims

September 19, 2022

Through the word of God and the sacraments, Christians can be "seekers of the truth" and nurture the bonds of love that unite their communities, Pope Francis said.

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Pope appeals for peace as tensions rise in Caucasus region

September 19, 2022

Pope Francis once again called for peace in the Caucasus region as the escalating conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia prompted renewed fears of war.

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Vatican announces contest to compose music for Holy Year 2025 hymn

September 19, 2022

The Vatican is looking for an original musical score for the official hymn for the Holy Year 2025 that will highlight its theme, "Pilgrims of Hope."

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To serve, not be served: Curia called to help bishops, bishops’ conferences

September 16, 2022

Pope Francis' reform of the Roman Curia emphasizes work in the Vatican as a service not only to the pope, but also to dioceses and eparchies and bishops and bishops' conferences around the world.

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Census Bureau findings point to U.S. poverty reduction in 2021

September 16, 2022

The year 2021 was an outlier in many respects. Much of the year was characterized by halting steps to return to something resembling normality following the global health emergency declared in 2020 over the coronavirus pandemic.

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Pope: Religions must be purified of extremism, self-righteousness

September 14, 2022

As war, violence and extremism in countries around the world threaten the lives of countless men, women and children, religions must rise above differences and be examples of peace and harmony, Pope Francis said.

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Pope asks for prayers before Kazakhstan visit

September 12, 2022

Pope Francis asked Christians to pray for him before he embarks on a three-day visit to Kazakhstan.