Year of Mercy
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Articles
This priest from Oklahoma was a martyr – here's his powerful story
“Padre, they’ve come for you.” Those were some of the last words heard by Father Stanley Francis, spoken by someone staying at the mission in…
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News
Pope extends priests’ special permission to absolve ‘grave sin’ of abortion
The Pope also extended his decree that allows SSPX priests to hear valid confessions Pope Francis is allowing all priests to absolve the “grave sin”…
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Exhortations
Full text: Pope’s apostolic letter concluding Year of Mercy
The complete text of Misericordia et misera Misericordia et misera Apostolic Letter of Pope Francis at the Conclusion of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy FRANCIS…
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Pope Francis closes Holy Door to end Year of Mercy
The Pope said the doors of reconciliation should stay open Pope Francis has pulled shut the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, formally ending the Jubilee Year…
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'The mercy of God is not an abstract idea, but a concrete reality' – Holy Doors close at the conclusion of the Year of Mercy
As Holy Doors close in churches and basilicas around the world, including in Rome, it is estimated that over 20 million people participated in the…
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Pope Francis asks homeless for forgiveness
Speaking to 4,000 homeless people, he asked for a pardon for all those who ‘look the other way’. Pope Francis has asked for a pardon…
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Pope celebrates Jubilee Mass for prisoners in St Peter’s Basilica
Francis urged the inmates to never give up hope in God’s mercy Pope Francis held a special Jubilee Mass for prisoners in St Peter’s Basilica…
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French bishop: Demolition of Calais Jungle necessary, but change of mentality towards refugees needed
Bishop Jean-Paul Jaeger of Arras said ‘unhealthy’ conditions meant the transfer of people from the camp was necessary A French bishop defended the demolition of…
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News
‘Pastors should not act like princes’, says Pope Francis
The Pontiff told his general audience that Church leaders should act like Jesus and be among the poor Clergy who use their position for personal…
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Articles
Rosary for the Americas – Special prayer for Year of Mercy
South America’s Catholic will celebrate the Catholic Church’s Year of Mercy in a special way, gathering for a continental celebration in Colombia. They will pray…