Experts say pope's metaphor of a 'field hospital' has special punch for Africa
- Dec 8, 2019
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Accompanying change: Dublin meeting to focus on today’s families
- Jul 26, 2018
Pope Francis will visit Dublin and Knock Aug. 25-26, mainly for the World Meeting of Families. But he also will meet Irish government leaders and is expected to meet with survivors of abuse.
Vatican cardinal: Priests have ‘no credibility’ in marriage preparation
- Jul 5, 2018
Priests are not the best people to train others for marriage, according to the head of the Vatican’s office for the family.
‘Pope’s Poor’ savor Rome track meet as Vatican talks sports
- Jun 2, 2018
The “pope’s poor” enjoy an evening at the stadium only hours before the Vatican issued its new document on sports.
Pray for families, receive an indulgence, Vatican says
- May 23, 2018
Catholics who participate in the World Meeting of Families in Dublin in August or pray with their families during the Aug. 21-26 event can receive a plenary indulgence, the Vatican announced.
Amid focus on women, is the Vatican’s issue less gender than laity?
- May 10, 2018
From Pope Francis on down, many are calling for more women in power in the Vatican. But one might as well ask, where are the laymen?
Pope calls dicastery to promote reflection on role of women
- May 8, 2018
Pope Francis has updated the statutes of the Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life, adding among other things a specific reference to the office’s responsibility for promoting a deeper reflection on the role of women in the Church and society.
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