Pope Francis said that Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati “will be a saint soon.” Known as “the Man of the Eight Beatitudes,” he was beatified by St. John Paul II in 1990 after his sainthood cause was launched in 1932. The Polish pope…
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As they waited for Pope Francis to arrive at the Clementine Hall in the Vatican Apostolic Palace for an early morning audience, late night comedy stars looked at each other and thought, "something's wrong." "We're in this beautiful, beautiful space in the…
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Pope Francis once again renewed his call for a cease-fire in Gaza following the rescue of four hostages that led to what officials in Gaza said was the killing of more than 270 Palestinians in an Israeli rescue operation that one European…
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Pilgrims passing through the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica during the Holy Year 2025, going to confession, receiving Communion and praying for the intentions of the pope can receive an indulgence, but so can inmates in prison and those who work…
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With little fanfare, Pope Francis officially opened the Year of Prayer after Mass for the Church’s celebration of Sunday of the Word of God. “Today we begin the Year of Prayer; that is, a year dedicated to rediscovering the great value and…
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Father Patrick Friend, chaplain and spiritual guidance counselor of Little Rock Catholic High School for Boys in Arkansas, helps to salvage belongings from a friend's home in the aftermath of a tornado April 1, 2023. Powerful storms swept through a large swath…
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