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Francis again visits Blessed Paul VI’s tomb on anniversary of his death
August 06, 2018 | posted by Catholic News Agency
Pope Francis made a private visit Monday morning to pray at the tomb of Bl. Paul VI, on the 40th anniversary of his death.
Learn MoreVatican changes Catechism teaching on death penalty, calls it ‘inadmissible’
August 02, 2018 | posted by Catholic News Agency
The Vatican changed on Thursday the Catechism of the Catholic Church's teaching on the permissibility of the death penalty, which the Church has taught is legitimate in limited cases, stating the penalty is ‘inadmissible,’ and its elimination should be sought.
Learn MorePope Francis to altar servers: Holiness is not for the lazy
July 31, 2018 | posted by Catholic News Agency
Everyone is called to pursue sainthood through living the Works of Mercy, though it is not for the weak of heart, Pope Francis told more than 60,000 young altar servers in St. Peter’s Square Tuesday.
Learn MorePope visits elderly woman in Rome
July 31, 2018 | posted by Catholic News Agency
Pope Francis made a surprise trip Saturday to visit an elderly woman in a central district of Rome, drawing attention from local residents as they spotted his blue car.
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