Laity and women do not rank last in the Church, pope says 
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Laity and women do not rank last in the Church, pope says 

VATICAN (CNS): There are no second-class Christians, Pope Francis said at his general audience in…

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Priests need better formation in Church history to share gospel, pope says
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Priests need better formation in Church history to share gospel, pope says

VATICAN (CNS): A true study and understanding of the Church’s history and experience are needed…

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Marking 1,700 years, St. John Lateran testifies to Christianity’s perseverance
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Marking 1,700 years, St. John Lateran testifies to Christianity’s perseverance

(OSV News): Situated on the outskirts of ancient Rome along the still-visible Aurelian Walls is…

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Pope points to shared saints and shared mission in ecumenical meetings
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Pope points to shared saints and shared mission in ecumenical meetings

VATICAN (CNS: The Christian saints in heaven enjoy full unity and should inspire all Christians…

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Seminar to strengthen pastoral activities in Shanghai
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Seminar to strengthen pastoral activities in Shanghai

SHANGHAI (Agenzia Fides): Bishop Joseph Shen Bin of Shanghai, China, emphasised “the love of Christ…

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