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Pope Francis, ahead of Vatican summit, asks pardon for abuse, treatment of women
Pope Francis on Tuesday led a prayer service asking forgiveness for the failings of the Catholic Church, including treatment by clergy of women and survivors of sexual abuse, as Catholic leaders prepared to begin a month-long summit at the Vatican.
Pope Francis leads church in asking forgiveness for its sins on eve of Vatican summit
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Pope Francis to open major Vatican summit, but hot issues like women’s ordination likely on hold
The month-long summit is likely to defer any decision on divisive issues until 2025. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Pope Francis to open major Vatican summit, but hot issues on hold
Pope Francis will open a month-long summit of global Catholic leaders on Wednesday but it is likely to defer any decision on divisive issues such as women's ordination and blessings for same-sex couples until next year.
Pope Francis meets with women ministry advocates ahead of the synod opening
On Sept. 30, Pope Francis met with a delegation of women at the Vatican who presented voices from the Amazon region and around the world.
Pope Francis promises to help abuse victims after hearing of their trauma and needs
On Saturday, Pope Francis acknowledged that the abuse scandal had created "atrocious suffering and wounds," and undermined the faith.
Pope's Troubled Belgium Visit Ends With Praise for Abuse Victims
Pope Francis also doubled down on his traditional views on abortion and praised Catholic abuse victims for their conduct.
Pope ends troubled Belgium visit by doubling down on abortion and women and praising abuse victims
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Pope Francis leads the church in asking forgiveness for sins against the poor, abuse victims and the Earth
Pope Francis penned requests for forgiveness, which were read by the most influential clerics at the Vatican, listing the ...
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Pope Francis: We Must Acknowledge Our Sins, Ask Forgiveness to Become Missionary Church
Following each of the 10 confessions and testimonies read aloud during the liturgy was a prayerful petition for forgiveness.
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Pope Francis appoints priest who serves disadvantaged youth to Vatican evangelization office
Father Samuele Sangalli has a license in philosophy and also studied educational sciences, which he has put to use as president of the Sinderesi Foundation.
After Warm Welcome in Asia, Pope Francis Gets a Fraught Reception in Belgium
Francis drew attacks over clergy sexual abuse, the role of women in the church and his stance on abortion, reflecting ...
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Pope Francis condemns 'immoral' use of force in military retaliation
Pope Francis on Sept. 29 strongly condemned the disproportionate use of military force for the purposes of retaliation and ...
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Vatican Announces Apostolic Visit to Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter
The Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter is a society of apostolic life of pontifical right whose priests 'work together for a ...
Pope leads top cardinals in atoning for a host of sins ahead of a new phase of reform effort
Pope Francis launched the second phase of his big Catholic reform project Tuesday by asking forgiveness for a host of sins, ...