Pope walks in Ash Wednesday procession between Rome churches
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has walked in a solemn Ash Wednesday procession between churches on Rome’s ancient Aventine Hill. Francis, carrying his pastoral staff,...
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Pope approves martyrdom for slain Salvadoran Romero
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis decreed Tuesday that slain Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero was killed in 1980 out of hatred for his Catholic faith,...
Bishops acknowledging reality of Catholic families
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The world’s Catholic bishops are showing remarkable openness to accepting the realities of many Catholics today, saying there are positive aspects...