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U.S. Secretary of State offers prayers for Pope Francis on anniversary of his election

A nun attends a rosary prayer for Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Monday, March 10, 2025. (Credit: Andrew Medichini/AP.)

Pope fights fake news with unprecedented detail about health status

Mar 11
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A mosaic by ex-Jesuit artist Marko Rupnik is seen on the main facade of the Church of Our Lady of the Canadian Martyrs in Rome Friday, June 28, 2024. (Credit: Andrew Medichini/AP.)

Rupnik confronted at Rome airport, remains silent on abuse allegations

Mar 12
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Holy Name Cathedral in Steubenville, Ohio. (Credit: Wikipedia.)

Merger still on the table for Diocese of Steubenville, apostolic administrator says

Mar 12
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Pope Francis delivers his blessing as he recites the Angelus noon prayer from the window of his studio overlooking St.Peter’s Square, at the Vatican, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025. (Credit: Andrew Medichini/AP.)

While in hospital, Pope Francis marks anniversary of his election

Mar 13
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U.S. Secretary of State offers prayers for Pope Francis on anniversary of his election

Mar 13
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Pope Francis delivers his blessing as he recites the Angelus noon prayer from the window of his studio overlooking St.Peter’s Square, at the Vatican, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025. (Credit: Andrew Medichini/AP.)

While in hospital, Pope Francis marks anniversary of his election

Mar 13
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Father Gilson da Silva Pupo Azevedo. (Credit: YouTube.)

Success of early morning broadcast by Charismatic Catholic causing controversy in Brazil

Mar 13
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Human trafficking a rising problem in Cameroon, Catholic Church says

Mar 13
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