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‘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.
Pope Francis gives seminarians new Lenten goals
Pope Francis says Catholics – and especially seminarians – should this Lent rediscover the joy of simplicity, pay less attention to their appearance than to their prayer lives and make a special effort to get along with everyone they live with. Source: OSV News.
Pope appeals for peace in Sudan and Mozambique
Pope Francis has urged global leaders to push for peace in Sudan and northern Mozambique, where a Catholic mission was set ablaze. Source: Vatican News.
Pope to spotlight women’s prison art exhibit
Pope Francis will go to Venice in April to visit a women’s prison where the Holy See has set up its pavilion for the Venice Biennale, a major international contemporary art exhibition. Source: The Catholic Sun.
In a social media era, make private time for God: Pope
Pope Francis opened the Lenten season with a procession and Mass on Ash Wednesday yesterday, telling Catholics to carve out a silent space for God amid the buzz of the digital era in which little remains private. Source: Crux.