Pope Francis names first woman to head a major Vatican office, choosing an Italian nun
The appointment marks a major step in Pope Francis’ aim to give women more leadership roles in governing the church.
Pope Names Nun to Head a Vatican Department, a First for a Woman
Sister Simona Brambilla was appointed as the prefect of a Vatican office that oversees religious orders, but she may not be ...
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Pope starts new year with call for peace and debt forgiveness
The 2025 Jubilee of Hope was officially inaugurated by Pope Francis when he opened the Holy Door of Saint Peter's Basilica on ...
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Pope Francis: Let’s build a world full of hope and kindness
Pope Francis has spoken of creating “a world full of hope and kindness” in a recorded message broadcast on BBC Radio 4. The head of the Catholic Church wished listeners “peace, fellowship ...
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Pope Francis to open 5 sacred portals on Christmas Eve — for a ritual that’s never been done before
Pope Francis will commence a centuries-long ... it is to strengthen faith in him in order to live the new life which he has given us,” John Paul II wrote. “It is a decision which presumes ...
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Pope Calls for Peace on Christmas as Church Begins Jubilee Year Celebrations
women and men open to being challenged by God’s dream of a new world where peace and justice reign.” Image Swiss Guards taking position at St. Peter’s Basilica before the pope’s Christmas ...
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Pope calls for commitment to protect life as he doubles down on abortion in New Year's Day message
(AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) Pope Francis delivers his homily during a mass in St. Peter's Basilica at The Vatican on New Year's Day ... He again called for world leaders from wealthy countries ...