End savagery of war with dialogue and respect for human rights, pope says
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End savagery of war with dialogue and respect for human rights, pope says

VATICAN (CNS): Pope Francis called on the international community to ban surrogate pregnancy, calling it…

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Papal calendar for 2024: Not full, but puts spotlight on major events
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Papal calendar for 2024: Not full, but puts spotlight on major events

VATICAN (CNS): As the new year begins, Pope Francis will be the oldest reigning pope…

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Responsible use of AI paramount
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Responsible use of AI paramount

HONG KONG (SE): On January 1, on the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of…

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‘Respect, defend, esteem’ women, pope says on New Year’s Day
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‘Respect, defend, esteem’ women, pope says on New Year’s Day

VATICAN (CNS): The world and the Catholic Church must respect and defend women and foster…

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Pope Francis mourns lives lost in deadly Japan earthquake
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Pope Francis mourns lives lost in deadly Japan earthquake

(SE): Pope Francis said he was “deeply saddened to learn of the loss of life…

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Informal blessing of same-sex couples, not liturgical, but opens door to conversions
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Informal blessing of same-sex couples, not liturgical, but opens door to conversions

VATICAN (CNS): The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith’s declaration on informally blessing same-sex…

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Pope Francis in 2023: a year of health challenges, travel and the synod
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Pope Francis in 2023: a year of health challenges, travel and the synod

VATICAN (CNS): The year 2023 for Pope Francis was one of important trips made or…

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