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Pope to institute formal 'ministry of catechist'

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — While millions of laypeople around the world are recognized as catechists in their parish or diocese, Pope Francis is preparing to formally institute the "ministry of catechist."
Pope Francis to preside at Mass for Rome’s Burmese community

Pope Francis will preside at a Mass for Rome’s Burmese community on May 16, as the death toll continues to rise following February’s military coup in Myanmar.
Major archbishop: ‘Ukraine is expecting the Holy Father to visit’

The people of Ukraine are expecting a papal visit, the leader of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church said in an interview.
Vatican adds seven invocations to Litany of St. Joseph

The Vatican's divine worship office announced Saturday the addition of seven new invocations to the Litany of St. Joseph.
In times of trouble, church turns to prayer with Mary, theologian says

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The global Catholic Church coming together to pray for an end to the coronavirus pandemic represents the hope and faith of the people of God and how they find solace and strength together with Mary, said a theological expert in Mariology.
In anti-corruption law, Pope Francis seeks to quash Vatican ‘envelope’ culture with ban on gifts over $50

VATICAN CITY — As part of a sweeping new anti-corruption law, Pope Francis on Thursday declared that officials of the Roman Curia should no longer accept personal gifts with a monetary value over 40 euros (about $50).
Pope calls for monthlong global prayer marathon for end of pandemic

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has called for a global prayer marathon for the entire month of May, praying for the end to the pandemic.
Vatican cardinal: The Armenian genocide is a ‘stain’ of evil on all humanity

The fact of the Armenian genocide forces us to confront both the great evils committed in human history and the small evils we commit in our personal lives, a Vatican cardinal said this weekend.
Pope celebrates name day at Vatican vaccination clinic

Celebrating his name day, the feast of St. George, Pope Francis was serenaded by hundreds of Rome's most vulnerable residents and the people who assist them.
‘It would make a big difference’: Human rights activist urges Vatican to change tack on China

A British human rights activist has said that it would make a “big difference” if the Vatican publicly expressed its concerns about the actions of the Chinese Communist Party.
Care for nature, pope tells world leaders at climate summit

In a video message sent to a climate summit on Thursday, Pope Francis urged care for nature and the preservation of the environment.
'Amoris Laetitia' family portraits: Sometimes messy, but grace-filled

Sometimes the Catholic Church has "proposed a far too abstract and almost artificial theological ideal of marriage, far removed from the concrete situations and practical possibilities of real families," Pope Francis wrote in his 2016 exhortation, "Amoris Laetitia."
Pope Francis donates ventilators to Colombia after record number of COVID-19 deaths

Pope Francis has sent four ventilators to hospitals in Colombia after the South American country recorded its highest daily death rate since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Ex-film director, soccer player to be ordained Catholic priests by Pope Francis on Sunday

Pope Francis will ordain nine men to the priesthood on Sunday, including a former film director and a 28-year-old soccer player who turned down a chance to play for the team A.S. Roma.
Saying he missed people, pope returns to window for Sunday prayer

Greeting visitors in St. Peter's Square after nearly a month of tight restrictions due to the pandemic, Pope Francis said he was happy to see people allowed to gather and be present for Sunday noonday prayer.
Pope Francis prays for peace as Ukraine-Russia tensions rise

Pope Francis prayed Sunday for reconciliation amid rising tensions between Ukraine and Russia.
At Vatican abuse trial, priests cast doubt on testimony of witness

Three priests associated with a minor seminary located in the Vatican testified that they neither witnessed nor were informed of suspected cases of sexual abuse occurring at the school.
Pope Francis: ‘The church is a great school of prayer’

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis said Wednesday that an essential task of the church today is to teach people how to pray.
Italian judge issues arrest warrant for Gianluigi Torzi, who brokered Vatican property deal

An Italian magistrate has issued an arrest warrant for Gianluigi Torzi, a broker who is under investigation due to his involvement in the Vatican’s controversial London property purchase.
Vatican summit on 'theology of the priesthood' will look at questions raised in recent synods

Cardinal Marc Ouellet announced Monday that the Vatican will host a theological symposium on the priesthood that will touch on questions raised in recent synods, including priestly celibacy, dwindling vocations, and the role of women in the church.

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