Pope says he cannot disappoint Iraqis, asks prayers for trip
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Pope says he cannot disappoint Iraqis, asks prayers for trip

VATICAN (CNS): “The Iraqi people are waiting for us; they awaited St. John Paul II,…

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Concerns as Covid-19 cases rise in Iraq ahead of pope’s visit
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Concerns as Covid-19 cases rise in Iraq ahead of pope’s visit

VATICAN (CNS): A week before Pope Francis was scheduled to arrive for his March 5…

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Take action for humanity, waive patent protections for Covid-19 vaccine Vatican says
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Take action for humanity, waive patent protections for Covid-19 vaccine Vatican says

VATICAN (CNS): The Vatican threw its support behind an effort by India, South Africa and…

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Papal astronomer says Mars missions can inspire next generation of scientists
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Papal astronomer says Mars missions can inspire next generation of scientists

VATICAN (CNS): As Perseverance, the latest probe on Mars, sends high-definition images, video and audio…

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Holy Land Franciscans offer online Lenten Way of the Cross
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Holy Land Franciscans offer online Lenten Way of the Cross

JERUSALEM (CNS): For a second year in a row, the Franciscan Custody of the Holy…

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Two cardinals retire from Vatican posts
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Two cardinals retire from Vatican posts

VATICAN (CNS): Pope Francis accepted the resignations of 75-year-old Robert Cardinal Sarah, prefect of the…

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Peru’s bishops indignant over Covid-19 vaccine scandal
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Peru’s bishops indignant over Covid-19 vaccine scandal

LIMA (CNS): Bishops’ Conference of Peru want a thorough investigation of a Covid-19 coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2)…

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