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Church’s efforts to safeguard minors must not wane: Pope
The Church should not be discouraged by the challenge of confronting sexual abuse, Pope Francis said yesterday, rather it must take concrete steps in developing policies to preserve the dignity of its members. Source: NCR Online.
Pope to again celebrate Holy Thursday Mass in a prison
Pope Francis will continue his custom of celebrating Holy Thursday Mass in a prison during Holy Week 2024. Source: OSV News.
Of all vices, pride is the great queen: Pope
Pope Francis yesterday used his general audience to focus on the vice of pride, relying on an aide to read his remarks for the second consecutive week. Source: CNA.
Pope tells children they can make world better, one small step at a time
Making the world a better place for everyone starts with prayer and little steps like saying hello, sorry or thank you, Pope Francis said in a letter to the world’s children. Source: CNS.
‘Ugly’ gender ideology is the worst danger, Pope says
The gifts of men and women are “fruitful” together, and to erase the difference between men and women “is to erase humanity”, Pope Francis said. Source: OSV News.
Pope makes emotional plea for ceasefire in Gaza
Pope Francis yesterday called for Israel and Hamas to reach an agreement for “an immediate ceasefire in Gaza”, repeating “Enough!” and “Stop!” from the window of the apostolic palace. Source: The Tablet.
Pope goes to hospital for ‘diagnostic tests’
After telling people at his general audience, “I’m still a bit sick”, and having aides read most of his prepared remarks, Pope Francis yesterday paid a brief visit to Rome’s Gemelli Isola Hospital for “diagnostic tests”, the Vatican press office confirmed. Source: NCR Online.
Courage of Christian martyrs a blessing for everyone: Pope
Christians who never renounce their love for Christ and are faithful to the point of death are a blessing for everyone, Pope Francis says in a video released yesterday. Source: CNS.
Pope cancels audiences due to persisting ‘mild flu’ symptoms
Pope Francis’s audiences were cancelled yesterday as a precautionary measure due to his persisting flu symptoms, the Holy See Press Office announced. Source: CNA.