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Adoration is like radiotherapy for our sinfulness, says Vatican’s new liturgy chief

The Vatican’s new liturgy chief has recommended the practice of adoration to help increase awareness of Christ’s presence in the Eucharist.
Why was Spider-Man at Pope Francis’ general audience?

People attending Pope Francis’ weekly audience on Wednesday, and those following via livestream, were surprised to see sitting among the crowd a man dressed head-to-toe in tight red and blue garb decorated with a silver web. Why was Spider-Man at the Vatican?
Pope to grandparents, all elderly people: 'You are needed'

Writing to his peers, Catholics who have reached a venerable age like he has, Pope Francis told older Catholics that God is close to them and still has plans for their lives.
U.N. investigators call on church to do more to stop abuse

While acknowledging Vatican-mandated reforms in the handling of clerical sexual abuse, four U.N. special rapporteurs urged the Vatican to make it mandatory that church officials everywhere report abuse allegations to civil authorities.
Pope Francis: How often do we fixate on our problems rather than bringing them to God?

In his Angelus message this Sunday, Pope Francis offered a reminder that the Lord wants us to seek his presence in the trials and storms of life.
Pope Francis: The humble service of a deacon tells of the greatness of God

Pope Francis met with deacons and their families Saturday at the Vatican and encouraged them to help their parishes to recognize Jesus in the poor.
Religious leaders, scientists to convene at Vatican ahead of climate summit

The Vatican is partnering in an event that will bring together scientists and leaders of the world’s religions ahead of the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Glasgow (COP26) in November.
Pope Francis: Do not forget workers pushed to the margins by pandemic

Pope Francis addressed an International Labor Organization (ILO) summit Thursday, calling for dignified working conditions and support for workers on the margins of the labor market still affected by pandemic losses.
Pope Francis: On the cross, Jesus prayed for you

Catholics should take courage in the fact that even as Jesus was dying on the cross, his most agonizing moment on earth, he was praying for them, Pope Francis said Wednesday.
People with disabilities faced more barriers during pandemic, academy says

People with disabilities were often overlooked and faced discrimination in various health care policies and practices during the COVID-19 pandemic, said the Pontifical Academy for Life.
Selfish, materialistic lifestyles help fuel poverty, pope says in message

Poverty is the result of people's selfishness; it is not "fate" or the fault of the poor, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis: 'All that is good belongs to God'

God asks us to trust that his love is always at work through our good deeds, even if we do not see the results we had hoped for, Pope Francis said on Sunday.
Canadian Indigenous leaders plan trip to Vatican to request papal apology over residential schools

A group of Canadian Indigenous leaders are planning a trip to the Vatican this fall to request a formal papal apology for past abuses at Catholic-run residential schools.
Pope denies cardinal's request to resign; agrees 'we have sinned'

Agreeing with German Cardinal Reinhard Marx that Catholic leaders cannot adopt an "ostrich policy" in the face of the clerical sexual abuse crisis, Pope Francis still told the cardinal that he would not accept his resignation as head of the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising.
Church must learn to listen to families, pope says

To truly reach out to families, the Catholic Church first must learn to listen to their concerns rather than doling out theoretical solutions to life's harsh realities, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis to priests: Weakness is a chance for encounter with God

“A priest who has no sense of humor, does not like it, something is wrong. Imitate those great priests who laugh at others, at themselves and even at their own shadow,” Pope Francis said.
Dignity comes from work, not money, pope tells young people

Promoting employment is a key part of promoting and protecting human dignity, especially the dignity of young men and women, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis expresses sorrow after Indigenous children’s graves found at church-run school

Pope Francis expressed sorrow on Sunday at the discovery of Indigenous children’s graves at a church-run residential school in Canada.
IRS recognizes Vatican’s steps to prevent fraud

VATICAN CITY — The U.S. Internal Revenue Service has listed Vatican City State among the countries that meet its international standards for customer due diligence.
Environmental situation is a call to act 'with urgency,' pope says

A failure to act in protecting creation now will have dire consequences for the planet and for future generations, Pope Francis said.

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