Pope urges new cardinals to be compassionate shepherds
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Pope urges new cardinals to be compassionate shepherds

VATICAN (CNS): Pope Francis asked the new members of the College of Cardinals to cultivate…

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An end to the Eurocentric Church?
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An end to the Eurocentric Church?

Father Myron J. Pereira, SJ Most of us have grown up in a highly centralised…

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Mission is common goal of synod and ecumenism, pope says
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Mission is common goal of synod and ecumenism, pope says

VATICAN (CNS): Halfway through the Synod of Bishops, Pope Francis and synod participants prayed that…

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Pope calls for Mideast ceasefire; prays for peace in Ukraine, Haiti
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Pope calls for Mideast ceasefire; prays for peace in Ukraine, Haiti

VATICAN (CNS): “I am close to all the populations involved, in Palestine, Israel and Lebanon,…

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Deeper reflection on women deacons remains open synod told
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Deeper reflection on women deacons remains open synod told

VATICAN (CNS): “Rushing” to open the diaconate to women in the Catholic Church would short-circuit…

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