Pope Francis welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the Vatican for the third time and laments that many Ukrainian children have lost the ability to smile.

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Church Leadership Open to Amazonian Rite and Married Priests in Response to Regional Challenges

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Pope Francis' Popularity Faces Decline in Argentina, Remains Strong Across Latin America

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The Synodal Assembly on Thursday focuses on Christian Unity. Cardinal Koch, Orthodox Metropolitan Job, Anglican Bishop Warner, and Mennonite Pastor Graber feature as guests at the daily briefing for the press.

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In the ongoing commitment of the Holy See to promote the advancement of women, Archbishop Gabriele Caccia stresses that society must persist in fighting harmful stereotypes that hinder equal opportunities for women and girls, while also respecting the unique capacities that women bring.

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10 little-known facts following the tenth creation of new cardinals announced by Pope Francis for December 8, 2024

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Velingkar launched a campaign to replace Saint Francis as Protector of Goa, known affectionately as Goencho Saib, by Parshuram, a figure of Hindu mythology.

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Shevchuk also shared updates on the life of the Ukrainian Church amidst these challenges. He presented the results of the Ukrainian Bishops' Synod held in July, which focused on evangelization in a time of war.

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The head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, speaks to Vatican News about his conversation on Thursday with Pope Francis, in which he informed him of the worsening humanitarian emergency in Ukraine as the third winter of war approaches and Russia continues to hammer Ukrainian cities.

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The contraband haul, which included rosaries, medallions, bracelets, and pendants, was adorned with religious symbols, such as the image of Pope Francis and the emblem of the Papal Tiara, as well as the Jubilee slogan, "Pilgrims of Hope."

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