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The anniversary of the Pontificate, looking to the essential

Pope Francis has lived, and is going to be living out, several intense months between voyages and Synods. His sixth year was characterized by the scourge of abuse and by suffering from internal attacks; the response is an invitation to turn to the heart of the faith. 

Pope Francis: six year anniversary

Six years ago, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, was elected 265th successor of St. Peter and 266th Vicar of Christ. 

Gisotti: A Pontificate of love, mercy and courage

The ad interim Director of the Holy See Press Office reflects on Pope Francis’ six years as the successor of Peter. 

Collaborators felicitate Pope on election anniversary

The closest collaborators of Pope Francis, greeted him Wednesday morning, on the 6th anniversary of his election, pledging him their support and closeness. 

Irish Bishops conclude General Meeting

Irish Bishops discuss the recent ‘Protection of Minors in the Church’ meeting in the Vatican, implications for Pro-life Doctors, and the season of Lent. 

Pope’s spiritual exercises: uprooting indifference

Pope Francis and his collaborators who are on their annual Lenten spiritual exercises, March 10-15, heard a meditation Tuesday morning, on eradicating ... 

80th Anniversary of the Coronation of Pope Pius XII

80 years ago Cardinal Eugenio Pacelli was elected Pope, assuming the name Pope Pius XII. He was crowned on 12 March 1939. 

Caritas India’s Lenten campaign against malnutrition

"Nutrition: our right", is the theme of the Lenten campaign of Caritas India for 2019. 

Pakistani bishop urges smartphone fasting during Lent

According to Archbishop Sebastian Shaw of Lahore, mobile phones are a source of distraction and can lead to addiction. 

Card. Pell sentenced to 6 years for abuse

Australian Cardinal George Pell is sentenced to six years in prison for sexual abuse. He will be eligible for parole after three years and 8 months. 

Brexit: Parliament to vote on leaving the EU without a deal

Britain’s parliament will vote later today on whether to leave the European Union on March 29th without an agreement as the EU warns that the risk of a ... 

US pulls diplomatic staff out of Venezuela

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announces that all US diplomats will be pulled out of Venezuela, and that all options are now viable. There is an ominous and ... 

Brexit: Another crunch vote in parliament

The future of Britain’s exit from the European Union hung in the balance Tuesday as lawmakers prepared to vote on Prime Minister Teresa May’s Brexit deal after ... 

The World Wide Web @ 30

The World Wide Web celebrates its 30th Birthday this March 12th, affording an opportunity to assess how it has changed in the past 30 years