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Pope Francis Applauds the 20 Martyrs of the Spanish Civil War Beatified in Seville

Pope Francis asked for applause for the 20 martyrs beatified yesterday in the Cathedral of Seville, priests and laypeople who were murdered out of hatred for the faith during the onset of the Spanish Civil War in 1936.

Pope Francis Laments That People Today Prefer Having a Puppy Over a Child

While addressing an association of Italian otolaryngologists and pediatricians at the Vatican this Saturday, Pope Francis expressed regret that people nowadays often prefer having dogs instead of children.

Milei Will Be the New President of Argentina: Will Pope Francis Visit His Country?

With Javier Milei's triumph in the Argentine presidential elections, a recurring question has once again emerged: Will Pope Francis visit his native country in 2024?

Pope Francis: ‘Trust frees, fear paralyzes’

Pope Francis during his weekly Angelus on Sunday spoke to the faithful gathered, reflecting on the parable of

Pope Francis has emotional meeting with African migrant who lost his wife and daughter

Pope Francis had an emotional meeting on Friday with an African migrant whose wife and 6-year-old daughter died

Pope Francis to meet with families of Israeli hostages and Palestinians with relatives in Gaza

Pope Francis will meet with the families of Israelis being held hostage by Hamas at his next Wednesday

What’s next in the Vatican’s trial of Cardinal Becciu

After almost two and a half years, the Vatican’s “trial of the century,” in which the disgraced Cardinal

Chinese bishop reflects on his experience at the Synod on Synodality

A Chinese bishop who attended the Synod on Synodality assembly has spoken out about his experience, saying he

Ukrainian Greek Catholics observe 400th anniversary of St. Josaphat Kuncewycz’s martyrdom

Members of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church gathered in St. Peter’s Basilica from Nov. 12–13 to celebrate the

Explainer: Why can’t a Catholic join the Freemasons?

The Vatican Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF) in response to a question from a Filipino

The Dedication of St. Peter’s and Paul’s Basilicas and Bernini’s Baldacchino

The two basilicas, trophies of the martyrdom of Peter and Paul, were erected over the tombs of the two apostles on November 18, commemorating the dedication of the Basilicas of Saints Peter and Paul

Pope Francis Highlights Pilgrimage as an Expression of Trust in God

In an address to the faithful from the Archdiocese of Ozamiz (Philippines), Pope Francis emphasized that "the pilgrimage to the shrines is a clear expression of trust in God.".

Pope Francis to Meet Relatives of Israeli Hostages and Palestinian Families from Gaza

Pope Francis will receive a group of relatives of the people who were kidnapped by Hamas in Israel and Palestinians suffering in the Gaza Strip, meetings that will be of 'exclusively humanitarian nature'.

Pope Francis reportedly denies his trip to Argentina would depend on election results

According to Infobae, Pope Francis said his potential trip to Argentina is not tied to the outcome of Sunday's presidential elections between Sergio Massa and Javier Milei.

Pope meets with priests, families to confront poverty, social marginalization

Pope Francis met with priests of Rome’s 17th prefecture — which sits on the eastern edge of the metropolitan area — in the Parish of Santa Maria Madre dell’Ospitalità in Villa Verde

Pope Francis and His Saints

More than 100 Saints on the Peripheries

Pope Francis Asks Priests Not to Be “‘Employees’ of the Sacred”

Pope Francis meets with Hispanic priests from the U.S., urging them to avoid 'ecclesiastical refinement' and focus on genuine service and adoration

Cardinal Sandri turns 80: He announced the death of John Paul II

Cardinal Leonardo Sandri, a pivotal figure in Vatican diplomacy and ecclesiastical affairs, celebrates his 80th birthday, transitioning from his role as a cardinal elector

Vatican Launches “Ecological Conversion 2030” Project

In a significant move towards environmental sustainability, the Vatican has announced the launch of its "Ecological Conversion 2030" project, as communicated by the Governatorate of the Vatican City State.

Three Lessons that Contemplatives Can Offer the Church, According to Pope Francis

On Thursday, November 16, Pope Francis received participants of a conference on Venerable María de Jesús de Ágreda,

Pope Francis: Complaining Christians do not give a credible witness to the Gospel

Pope Francis said Wednesday that Christians who are always resentful and full of complaints are not credible witnesses

Did Pope Benedict XVI really say the devil wants to destroy Spain?

A supposed comment by the late Pope Benedict XVI concerning Spain and the devil has been circulating on

Catholic Faithful Cannot Join Freemasonry, Vatican Reaffirms

In another response published on the Dicatery's website concerning the rise of faithful enrolled in Freemasonry in the Philippines, the Dicatery reiterates the Church's teaching and asks to evaluate pastoral actions.

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