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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of State, visited Ukraine to hold high-level meetings, meet local Catholics and represent Pope Francis at the final stop of a pilgrimage to the Marian Shrine of Berdychiv. “My presence in Ukraine (is) to bring in person the closeness of the pope,” the cardinal said July…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican is installing a new set of nine bullet-proof and shatter-proof glass panels in front of one of its most famous works of art, Michelangelo’s marble “Pietà” sculpture in St. Peter’s Basilica. The new glass panes were crafted for improved security and “maximum transparency” to improve visibility for the thousands…
VATICAN NEWS (CNS) — In order to be compassionate and respond best to the needs of others, it is necessary to take time out to relax and not be anxious about getting things done, Pope Francis said. It is also a “social injustice” when working parents hardly see their children because of long hours away…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — With world peace under serious threat, Pope Francis called on all nations to observe the Olympic truce and cease all conflicts for the traditional period before, during and after the Olympic Games in Paris. May God help “enlighten the consciences of those in power to the grave responsibilities incumbent upon them,…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When Pope Francis was once asked if a girl could ever grow up to become a deacon or join the clergy of the Catholic Church, he responded with a clear “no.” Nonetheless, conversations about the role of women in the church and their ministerial functions are still being held at the…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Political discourse in the United States has devolved into people shouting at and not listening to each other, showing a need to promote respectful dialogue despite political differences, said the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. In an interview with Vatican News, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the U.S.…