Pope names woman secretary of  biblical commission
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Pope names woman secretary of biblical commission

VATICAN (CNS): Pope Francis named Sister Nuria Calduch-Benages, an Old Testament scholar and professor at…

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Pope is looking for a few good men… and maybe some women
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Pope is looking for a few good men… and maybe some women

Robert Mickens Pope Francis recently accepted the resignation of Robert Cardinal Sarah as prefect of…

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General absolution still permissible during pandemic
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General absolution still permissible during pandemic

VATICAN (CNS): Offering general absolution to the faithful without having them personally confess their sins…

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Religious services are ‘essential services’
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Religious services are ‘essential services’

VATICAN (CNS): For believers, the ability to practice their faith and receive spiritual guidance are…

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Concerns as Covid-19 cases rise in Iraq ahead of pope’s visit
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Concerns as Covid-19 cases rise in Iraq ahead of pope’s visit

VATICAN (CNS): A week before Pope Francis was scheduled to arrive for his March 5…

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