Mexican Priest Murdered, Archbishop Attacked
In Mexico’s worsening violence against clergy, Augustinian Father Javier García Villafaña, was killed days after an attack on an archbishop.
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Pray at Pentecost for Courage to Evangelize, Pope Says
As Pentecost approaches, celebrated this year on May 28, Pope Francis encourages Christians to spread the Gospel and cites the example of Korean martyr St. Andrew Kim Taegon.
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Pope Francis Names a Peace Envoy to Ukraine
Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, who says “war is a pandemic,” was appointed by the pope to lead a special initiative for peace in Ukraine.
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Quit Stockpiling Nuclear Arms, Pope Tells G7
Urging them to abandon nuclear weapons, Pope Francis sends a message to the G7 world leaders gathered in Hiroshima, Japan, May 19-21, 2023.
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Share Zeal for the Gospel, Pope Says
Citing missionary saints, Pope Francis encourages people, especially the young, to nurture missionary zeal through prayer and staying close to Christ.
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