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Here’s the Pope’s message for 5th World Grandparents’ Day
26 Jul 2025 14:36 GMT
… this special day established by Pope Francis.
Blessed are those who … to those who feel forgotten. Christian hope always urges us to … to Christ present in them (cf. Mt 25:34-36)” (APOSTOLIC PENITENTIARY, Norms … , whatever our age.
From the Vatican, 26 June 2025
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The 5th World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly: Have you read Pope Leo’s message?
21 Jul 2025 17:18 GMT
… to Christ present in them (cf. Mt 25:34–36)” (APOSTOLIC PENITENTIARY, … the Elderly:
“In 2021, Pope Francis established the celebration of … the Vatican News website, which summarizes the Message of Pope Leo … Elderly.
As good as the Vatican News article is, I …
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Question Corner: Without a pope, how do we fulfill the indulgence requirement of praying for the pope’s intentions?
07 May 2025 21:23 GMT
… by Christ Jesus, intervenes in favor of individual Christians and … praiseworthy intention even if Pope Francis is no longer … private reply from the Apostolic Penitentiary (the Vatican “department” responsible for … praying for a deceased pope’s intentions.
This …
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Through the Lens: Selecting a Pope
08 May 2025 20:51 GMT
… . Pope Gregory VII and the circle he formed in the papal curia … is the Apostolic Penitentiary, Cardinal Angelo De Donatis. He oversees the Vatican tribunal … declared the rock upon which Christ’s church was founded. Jesus …
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Holy Spirit, humanity on hand for conclave, says priest who served at papal election
02 May 2025 15:19 GMT
… of confidence” in the papal selection process, having seen … penitentiary of the Vatican’s Apostolic Penitentiary, a Vatican court dealing with … perpetual secrecy regarding the papal election’s balloting and … next pope is probably in the room.” Gina Christian is …
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Preparations outlined for transition period after papal vacancy
30 Apr 2025 18:26 GMT
… St. Peter’s Basilica. Meanwhile, Vatican operations are temporarily adjusted; top … pope dies or resigns. Cardinal Angelo De Donatis, head of the Apostolic Penitentiary … the pope’s death and manage the destruction of the papal ring …
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Regent of Apostolic Penitentiary: The confessional, a Holy Door to the soul
29 Dec 2024 13:23 GMT
… of salvation opened by Christ.
By Dorota Abdelmoula Viet … Speaking to Vatican Media, the Regent of the Apostolic Penitentiary points out … a pilgrimage is a Christian’s personal journey in … the papal basilicas in Rome, the Regent of the Apostolic Penitentiary …
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In last interview, pope recounted the lie he always regretted
23 Apr 2025 13:00 GMT
… was too busy.
The Apostolic Penitentiary, a Vatican court dealing with matters … Hall at the Vatican” Jan. 29.
The pope’s answer … interview given by Pope Francis. The pope had come down … together with us?” Scifoni asked.
Pope Francis responded, joking, “Well …
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Local priest discusses what happens next after death of Pope Francis
23 Apr 2025 23:16 GMT
… consuming process.
On Wednesday, Pope Francis’s body was … of visitors to the Vatican. The pope’s passing, though, … searching for a new pope, the effect on local … pope continues.
Bruns says, “Certain things continue happening. So the Apostolic Penitentiary …
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Pope Francis has died. Here’s what happens next.
21 Apr 2025 13:46 GMT
… of the Apostolic Penitentiary, Cardinal Angelo De Donatis. The Apostolic Penitentiary is a Vatican court … of the pope.
— Arranging for the destruction of the papal fisherman’s … ring and the lead seal that had marked Pope …