Pope Francis

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Full video, with English commentary, at the link

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2022-07/pope-mass-congolese-community-prayers-for-peace.html
Pope at Mass for Rome's Congolese community: ‘Peace begins with each of us'
03 July 2022, 10:05

As he presides over Mass in St. Peter's Basilica for the Congolese community in Rome, Pope Francis asks the faithful to join in for prayer for peace for the wounded but vibrant Democratic Republic of Congo.
By Linda Bordoni

At Mass on Sunday with the Congolese community in Rome, on the day he had been scheduled to preside over Mass at Ndolo Airport in Kinshasa, Pope Francis asked for prayers for peace for the wounded nation and reminded Christians that they are called to “Live in peace, kindle peace,” so that peace may dwell in their homes, Church, and country.

Mission

The Pope found inspiration in the Gospel according to Luke that assures us that the nearness of God who is Jesus, the source of our joy, fills us with awe, surprises us and changes our lives. He noted that this is what drove the disciples to go far away, on a mission, to announce God's closeness and proclaim the Word of the Lord.

“If we ask ourselves what our task is in the world, what we are to do as the Church in history, the answer of the Gospel is clear: mission.”

As Christians, the Pope said, we cannot be content to live in mediocrity, for we are missionaries of Jesus, and we are sent into the world “with three missionary surprises that Jesus has in store for the disciples and for each of us.”
 
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/251706/pope-francis-celebrates-mass-in-the-congolese-rite-peace-begins-with-us
Pope Francis celebrates Mass in the Congolese rite: ‘Peace begins with us’
By Courtney Mares
Vatican City, Jul 3, 2022 / 04:10 am

https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/homilies/2022.index.html
Homilies 2022
Holy Mass for the Congolese community in Rome (3 July 2022)

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Video at the link

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2022-07/cardinal-pietro-parolin-drc-mass-peace-kinshasa.html
Cardinal Parolin at Mass in Kinshasa: ‘May peace return to DRC’
03 July 2022, 15:04

Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin celebrates Mass in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and appeals for Congolese to overcome division and work toward peace.
By Salvatore Cernuzio – Kinshasa, DRC

"Greed for raw materials and the thirst for money and power slam the doors on peace and represent an attack on people's right to life and serenity... Peace upon this house! Peace upon the Congolese land: May you return to being a house of fraternity!"

The Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, spoke those words as he celebrated Mass in front of the House of Parliament in Kinshasa.

Around 100,000 Congolese faithful took part in the Mass, which was held at around the same time on Sunday as Pope Francis celebrated Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica for Rome’s Congolese community.

Cardinal Parolin offered the Pope’s closeness to the people of the DRC, since he was forced to postpone his Apostolic Journey due to treatment of severe knee pain.
 
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2022-07/cardinal-pietro-parolin-drc-kinshasa-visit-day-one.html
Cardinal Parolin in DRC: Seek peace for good of country and Congolese
02 July 2022, 18:19

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2022-07/cardinal-pietro-parolin-drc-church-state-agreements.html
DRC and Catholic Church sign agreements as Cardinal Parolin visits
03 July 2022, 13:05

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Video, with English commentary, at the link

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2022-07/pope-francis-angelus-proclamation-witness-jesus-pairs.html
Pope at Angelus: ‘We proclaim Jesus through witness of brotherly love’
03 July 2022, 12:06

Pope Francis reflects on the Sunday Gospel at the Angelus prayer, and urges Christians to bear witness to Jesus through mutual respect and brotherly love.
By Devin Watkins

Ahead of the traditional noon-day prayer of the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Francis paused to reflect on the day’s Gospel, in which Jesus sends out the 72 disciples in pairs.

He considered why Jesus chose to do so instead of sending them out alone to proclaim the Kingdom of God.

“To go on a mission two by two, from a practical point of view, would seem to bring more disadvantages than advantages,” he said.

The pair of disciples might not get along or proceed at different speeds, he noted.

Yet, Jesus does not think in this manner, said the Pope, and explained why.
 
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2022-07/pope-francis-ukraine-appeal-peace-angelus.html
Pope calls for de-escalation over war in Ukraine
03 July 2022, 12:33

https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/angelus/2022.index.html
Angelus - Regina Cæli 2022
Angelus, 3 July 2022

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New interview with Pope Francis...

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/poewpe/news/2022-07/pope-francis-condemns-abortion-like-hiring-a-hit-man.html
Pope Francis respects US Supreme court decision and condemns abortion
04 July 2022, 10:57

In a wide-ranging interview with American journalist Philip Pullela of Reuters, Pope Francis covers topics such as the recent US Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, the possibility of resigning, the decision to postpone his planned Apostolic Visit to South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo, and his hopes for a trip to Moscow and Kyiv.
By Vatican News staff reporter

Pope Francis has responded to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade, which returned power to regulate abortion to the individual states, saying he respected the decision, but had not studied it enough to comment on it from a juridic point of view. “I tell you the truth. I don’t understand it from a technical point of view,” he explained, adding, “I have to study it because I don’t really understand (the details of) the ruling 50 years ago and now I can’t say whether it did right or wrong from a judicial point of view.” However, he said, “I respect the decisions.”

The science and morality of abortion
The Pope went on to consider the question of abortion itself, saying, “Leaving that [the Supreme Court decision] aside, let’s go back to the issue of abortion, which is a problem.” He said it is important to look at what science has learned in the past few decades: “In this we have to be scientific, see what science tells us today. Science today and any book on embryology, the one our medical students study, tells you that 30 days after conception there is DNA and the laying out already of all the organs.”

He asked, “Is it legitimate, is it right, to eliminate a human life to resolve a problem?” He insisted, “It’s a human life - that’s science. The moral question is whether it is right to take a human life to solve a problem."

“Indeed, is it right to hire a hit man to solve a problem?”

Pope Francis made the remarks in an hour-and-a-half-long interview with Reuters correspondent Philip Pullella, published on Monday.

The Holy Father also emphasized the importance of a pastoral approach to Catholic politicians who support abortion, saying, “When the Church loses its pastoral nature, when a bishop loses his pastoral nature, it causes a political problem. That's all I can say.”
 
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/251710/pope-francis-condemns-abortion-in-new-comments-about-roe-v-wade-decision-responds-to-question-on-communion
Pope Francis condemns abortion in new comments about Roe v. Wade decision, responds to question on Communion
By Hannah Brockhaus
Vatican City, Jul 4, 2022 / 03:43 am

https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/251711/for-the-moment-no-really-pope-francis-dismisses-resignation-rumors-says-health-is-improving
'For the moment, no. Really!' – Pope Francis dismisses resignation rumors, says health is improving
By Hannah Brockhaus
Vatican City, Jul 4, 2022 / 06:12 am

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Continued transcript:  New interview with Pope Francis...

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2022-07/pope-hopes-provisional-agreement-with-china-will-be-renewed.html
Pope hopes Provisional Agreement with China will be renewed
05 July 2022, 13:17

In an interview with Philip Pullella of Reuters, Pope Francis speaks about the appointment of bishops in the People’s Republic of China.
By Vatican News

The Pope says the Holy See's Provisional Agreement with the People's Republic of China “is going well” and that he hopes it can be renewed next October. Pope Francis made the remarks in an interview with the Reuters news agency, conducted by correspondent Philip Pullella.

Thanks to the Provisional Agreement signed in 2018, the text of which is currently confidential, the situation of the Catholic Church in China was remedied by bringing bishops who had been installed without papal mandate back into full communion with Rome. The Agreement gives the Pope the final word on the appointment of new bishops, while providing a shared path to arrive at an agreement on episcopal nominations.
 
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/251716/pope-francis-says-he-hopes-vatican-china-deal-will-be-renewed
Pope Francis says he hopes Vatican-China deal will be renewed
By Hannah Brockhaus
Vatican City, Jul 5, 2022 / 04:49 am

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https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2022-07/pope-sends-condolences-upon-death-of-cardinal-claudio-hummes.html

Pope sends condolences upon death of Cardinal Cláudio Hummes
05 July 2022, 13:22

Pope Francis offers his condolences for the death of Cardinal Cláudio Hummes, recalling his “dedicated and zealous service” to the Church and commitment for the Amazon
Vatican News staff reporter

Pope Francis expressed deep sorrow upon learning of the death of Brazilian Cardinal  Cláudio Hummes, the  Archbishop Emeritus of São Paulo  who passed away Monday at the age of 87. In a telegram addressed to Cardinal Odilo Pedro Scherer,  the current head of the Archdiocese, the Pope assures him of his prayers for the eternal rest of his predecessor.

Gratitude to God

He also expresses his deep gratitude to God  for Cardinal Hummes’  “dedicated and zealous service” in the various pastoral assignments entrusted to him  in Brazil, and in the Roman Curia  and, for his commitment in more recent  years, for the Amazon.  Remaks that this  pastoral  commitment was “always based on the values of the Gospel“.

The Holy Father  further said he still has a vivid memory of Cardinal Hummes’ words  on the day he was elected Pope, on March  13 2013, asking him  “not to forget the poor”.

Concluding Pope Francis  imparts  his Apostolic blessing to Cardinal Scherer and to all those praying for Cardinal Hummes.
 

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https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2022-07/pope-francis-decries-highland-park-july-4th-parade-shooting.html

Pope Francis saddened by Fourth of July shooting in Chicago
05 July 2022, 14:00

Pope Francis decries a shooting in which six people were killed and over 30 injured at a Fourth of July parade in the northern Chicago suburb of Highland Park.
By Deborah Castellano Lubov

Pope Francis has decried the tragic shootings that killed six and wounded some 30 others during a Fourth of July parade in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park on Monday, appealing for a rejection of all forms of violence, and a respect for life at all its stages.

The Holy Father did so in a telegram sent to the Archbishop of Chicago, Cardinal Blase Cupich. In the telegram, sent on the Pope's behalf by Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, he said he was "deeply saddened" to learn "of the senseless shooting" that took place in the US, and asked the Cardinal to convey his spiritual closeness to all affected by this attack.
 

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2022-07/pope-tweet-prayer-victims-glacier-appeal-climate-change.html
Pope prays for victims of Italian glacier tragedy, appeals for care of environment
04 July 2022, 15:13

Pope Francis asks for prayers for victims of an avalanche in northern Italy and warns against disregarding the effects of climate change.
By Linda Bordoni

Pope Francis has asked the faithful to join in prayer for the victims of an avalanche triggered by the melting of a glacier in northern Italy, highlighting the effects of climate change.

A tweet sent from his @Pontifex account on Monday invoked prayers for all those killed and affected by the tragedy on the Marmolada glacier, in which at least 6 people died and 9 were injured.

Rescue operations continue as scores of hikers are still believed to be missing.
 

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Continued transcript:  New interview with Pope Francis...

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2022-07/pope-francis-says-he-will-appoint-women-to-dicastery-of-bishops.html
Pope Francis says he will appoint women to Dicastery for Bishops
06 July 2022, 13:34

In the third part of his interview with the Reuters news agency, Pope Francis shares his plans to expand the role of women in the Roman Curia, and announces his intention to appoint two women to the Dicastery that assists the Pontiff in the selection of bishops.
By Vatican News

Pope Francis has announced his intention to appoint two women to the Dicastery of Bishops, who will therefore be involved in the process of choosing new bishops.

The Pope made the remarks in an interview with Reuters Senior Correspondent Philip Pullella, in response to questions about the presence of women in the Vatican; the new Apostolic Constitution Praedicate evangelium, which reforms the Curia; and about which Dicasteries (Vatican offices) could be entrusted to a lay man or woman in the future.
 
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/251727/pope-francis-announces-appointment-of-women-to-process-selecting-new-bishops
Pope Francis announces appointment of women to committee selecting new bishops
By CNA Staff
Vatican City, Jul 6, 2022 / 05:59 am

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https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2022-07/pope-francis-podcast-conversation-guillermo-marco.html

Pope Francis reflects on his personal life in a podcast
06 July 2022, 14:43

The Holy Father met with Argentine priest Guillermo Marcó, who was in charge of the Press Office of the Archbishopric of Buenos Aires for 10 years, while Archbishop Bergoglio was the head of the see. A part of the conversation was broadcast on the priest’s podcast.
By Vatican News

"My heart is a warehouse, it's full of things I keep. I have to expand the shelves all the time. In this I am a bit of a 'collector' in the good sense of the word, I don't want to lose any of the good things that people give me. People gratify you so much, with examples, with words, with one or two deeds. The priest is there to teach people, but I believe that we learn a lot from people if we look at them".

Thus begins the interview that Pope Francis granted to the Argentinean priest Guillermo Marcó, who was in charge of the Press Office of the Archbishopric of Buenos Aires while Bergoglio was Archbishop. 22 minutes of the conversation, which lasted an hour and a half in total and took place on June 9, were published on Sunday, 3 July, in "Marcó tu semana, de la tele a las redes," a podcast produced by Father Marcó.

The conversation focused on more personal questions about the Pope: his spiritual life, his time away from his native Argentina - not current affairs. As many of these topics are dealt with in other media, he preferred to speak about topics “of the simpler life,” addressing “questions that I often ask myself, because when you know someone, you know how he lived, you know how he prayed", said the former spokesman in the presentation of his podcast.

"Many times he would tell you, when faced with a problem: 'Well, let me pray about it and then I'll answer you,'" Fr. Marcó said.
 

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Continued transcript:  New interview with Pope Francis...

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2022-07/pope-francis-interview-pullella-reforms-scandals.html
Pope confident that financial reforms will prevent further scandals
07 July 2022, 17:35

In the fourth part of his interview with Phil Pullella of Reuters news agency, Pope Francis discusses the reforms put in place regarding the Vatican's financial issues.
By Vatican News

Responding to a question posed by Reuters news agency, Pope Francis said he believes financial reforms will avoid future scandals, such as those that have hit the headlines in recent years.

He mentioned, in particular, the scandal regarding the purchase and sale of the Sloane Avenue building in London, now under scrutiny in an ongoing trial conducted by the Vatican court.

Speaking about the building in London, the Reuters journalist asked the Pope, "do you believe that enough controls are now in place so that similar scandals could not take place again?"

"I believe so," replied the Pope, immediately listing all the steps that have been taken. Amongst these, he mentioned "the creation of the Secretariat for the Economy with expert, technical people, who don't fall into the hands of 'benefactors or friends', who can make you slip up. I believe that this new dicastery, let's say, which has all the financing in its hands, is a real security in the administration, because before the administration was very messy'.
 

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JULY 8 ARTICLES...

The programs for each Italian visit at the link below--
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2022-07/pope-francis-to-visit-assisi-and-matera-in-september.html
Pope to visit Assisi and Matera in September
08 July 2022, 12:08

Pope Francis will visit the Italian town of Assisi for an Economy of Francesco event, and city of Matera for the conclusion of the 27th National Eucharistic Congress, in late September.
By Deborah Castellano Lubov

Pope Francis will visit the Italian hill town of Assisi and the southern city of Matera in late September.

The Holy See Press Office published on Friday the programs for each Italian visit, which fall on 24 and 25 September, respectively, and both of which begin in the morning and conclude before lunchtime.
 

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2022-07/pope-francis-reuters-interview-zero-tolerance-sexual-abuse.html
Pope: Zero Tolerance of abuse is non-negotiable
08 July 2022, 14:34

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2022-07/holy-see-climate-statement-united-nations-caccia.html
Holy See: Accession to Climate Convention and Paris Agreement
08 July 2022, 12:00

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JULY 9 ARTICLES...

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2022-07/pope-francis-mourns-abe-shinzo-japan-telegram-condolences.html
Pope 'deeply saddened' by 'senseless' assassination of Shinzo Abe
09 July 2022, 12:10

Pope Francis has offered his "heartfelt condolences" to the loved ones of Shinzo Abe, following the assassination of the former Japanese prime minister Friday. The Holy Father says he is praying that in the wake of "this senseless act," that "Japanese society will be strengthened in its historic commitment to peace and nonviolence."
By Deborah Castellano Lubov

Pope Francis has offered his "heartfelt condolences" to the loved ones of Shinzo Abe, the former Prime Minister of Japan, in the wake of his assassination on Friday.

Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, sent the telegram expressing the Pope's condolences to the Asian country's Apostolic Nuncio, Leo Boccardi.

The Holy Father expressed his "deep sadness" at learning of the assassination of the former prime minister, and offered his "heartfelt condolences" to Abe's family and friends, and to the people of Japan.

"In the wake of this senseless act," the Pope prayed "that Japanese society will be strengthened in its historic commitment to peace and nonviolence."

Japan's longest-serving modern leader was gunned down on Friday while making a campaign speech.
 

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JULY 10 ARTICLES...

Video, with English commentary, at the link

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2022-07/pope-at-angelus-see-and-have-compassion-like-the-good-samaritan.html
Pope at Angelus: See and have compassion like the Good Samaritan
09 July 2022, 16:26

At the Angelus prayer on Sunday Pope Francis calls on the faithful to follow the example of attentiveness and compassion of the Good Samaritan and, therefore, to be “disciples of the Way” pointed by Jesus.
By Lisa Zengarini

Ahead of the traditional mid-day prayer of the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Francis reflected on the Gospel of the day on the Parable of the Good Samaritan which, he said, teaches us to be aware of others and to have compassion.
 
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2022-07/at-angelus-pope-makes-appeals-for-sri-lanka-libya-ukraine.html
Pope makes appeals for Sri Lanka, Libya, Ukraine
10 July 2022, 13:24

https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/angelus/2022.index.html
Angelus - Regina Cæli 2022
Angelus, 10 July 2022

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JULY 11 ARTICLES...

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2022-07/message-pope-francis-european-union-youth-conference-prague.html
Pope to young people: 'Offer the world a new face for Europe'
11 July 2022, 12:01

Pope Francis encourages young people gathered this week at the European Union Youth Conference in Prague to present to the world "a new face of Europe," one that is inclusive, educated, and not afraid to reject violence as "senseless" wars are fought around them.
By Deborah Castellano Lubov

Pope Francis has urged young people to present to the world a new face of Europe.

The Pope's words came in his message sent to the European Union Youth Conference, taking place 11-13 July in the Czech Republic's capital of Prague, in which he spoke about educating young people to create a better world.
 

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2022-07/beatification-dates-john-paul-first-albino-luciani.html
Pope John Paul I beatification set for 4 September
11 July 2022, 12:27

https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/251761/defendant-in-vatican-trial-claims-pope-francis-knew-all-about-the-london-property-deal
Defendant in Vatican trial claims Pope Francis knew all about the London property deal
By Andrea Gagliarducci
Vatican City, Jul 11, 2022 / 06:08 am

https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/251763/pope-francis-assures-ukrainian-greek-catholic-bishops-of-prayers-involvement-to-end-war
Pope Francis assures Ukrainian Greek Catholic bishops of prayers, 'involvement' to end war
By Hannah Brockhaus
Vatican City, Jul 11, 2022 / 08:35 am

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JULY 12 ARTICLES...

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2022-07/pope-francis-to-ukrainian-bishops-stay-close-to-your-flock.html
Pope to Ukrainian Bishops: 'Stay close to your flock'

Pope Francis addresses a letter to the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Bishops as they hold their Synod on the theme of synodality in Poland, and reiterates his closeness to the people of Ukraine at this difficult time.
By Lisa Zengarini
12 July 2022, 11:53

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2022-07/pope-encourages-continued-dialogue-of-catholics-pentecostals.html
Pope: Help others experience transforming power of God's love

Greeting all commemorating 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Commission for Catholic-Pentecostal Dialogue, Pope Francis calls for continued dialogue, renewed zeal to proclaim the Gospel, and showing to others God's transformative love.
By Deborah Castellano Lubov
12 July 2022, 13:34

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2022-07/pope-francis-interview-televisa-univision-resignation.html
Pope: ‘If I were to resign, I would remain in Rome as bishop emeritus’

In an interview with Televisa Univision’s streaming service ViX, Pope Francis discusses his health and the possibility of resigning, as well as the pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and the fight against abuse of minors.
By Vatican News
12 July 2022, 16:01

https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/251772/pope-francis-incoherence-biden-supports-abortion-rights
Pope Francis considers it an ‘incoherence’ that President Biden, a Catholic, supports abortion rights
By CNA Staff
Denver Newsroom, Jul 12, 2022 / 13:00 pm

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2022-07/pope-francis-letter-celam-inauguration-plenary-assembly.html
Pope to CELAM: May all you build serve the common good

Pope Francis sends a message to members of the Latin American bishops as they open their plenary meeting, to inaugurate a new office building, urging them to use it for the common good.
By Francesca Merlo
12 July 2022, 17:30

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JULY 13 ARTICLES...

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2022-07/pope-francis-names-three-women-to-vatican-dicastery-for-bishops.html
Pope names three women to Vatican's Dicastery for Bishops

Pope Francis appoints three women to the Vatican's Dicastery for Bishops: Sr. Raffaella Petrini, F.S.E., Secretary General of the Governorate of the Vatican City State; Sr. Yvonne Reungoat, F.M.A, former Superior General of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians; and, Dr. Maria Lia Zervino, President of the World Union of Catholic Women's Organizations.
By Deborah Castellano Lubov
13 July 2022, 12:01

https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/251778/pope-francis-appoints-three-women-to-dicastery-for-bishops
Pope Francis appoints three women to Dicastery for Bishops
By Hannah Brockhaus
Vatican City, Jul 13, 2022 / 04:48 am

https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/251777/the-puzzle-of-the-peters-pence-and-the-vatican-london-deal
Was Peter's Pence used to finance investments like the now infamous London property deal?
By Andrea Gagliarducci
Vatican City, Jul 13, 2022 / 04:35 am

https://cruxnow.com/news-analysis/2022/07/latest-row-at-academy-for-life-raises-questions-of-purpose-restraint
Latest row at Academy for Life raises questions of purpose, restraint
By John L. Allen Jr.
Jul 13, 2022

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JULY 14 ARTICLES...

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2022-07/pope-basilians-mission-mother-of-god-general-chapter-address.html
Pope to religious: Charisms are for the edification of the Church

Pope Francis underlines the importance of evangelization, saying that it should be oriented towards witnessing and proclaiming the Gospel, in his address to the members of the Order of the Mother of God, the Basilian Order of St. Josaphat and the Congregation of the Mission as they hold their General Chapters.
By Benedict Mayaki, SJ
14 July 2022, 11:29

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2022-07/pope-on-scalfari-i-remember-our-conversations-with-affection.html
Pope on Scalfari: I remember our conversations with affection

Pope Francis has expressed his condolences on hearing of the death, at age 98, of Italian journalist Eugenio Scalfari, the founder of the Italian newspaper La Repubblica, which he edited for 20 years.
By Giancarlo La Vella
14 July 2022, 16:49

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JULY 17 ARTICLES...

Video, with English commentary, at the link

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2022-07/pope-francis-angelus-martha-maria-hospitality-duty.html
Pope at Angelus: 'Listen to Jesus, everything else comes after'

At his Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis turns to the Liturgy and uses it to explain why listening to the words of Jesus must always be our priority, as it guides us towards everything else.
By Francesca Merlo
17 July 2022, 12:10

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2022-07/pope-angelus-appeal-sri-lanka.html
Pope urges Sri Lankan leaders to initiate dialogue for common good

Pope Francis reiterates his closeness to the people of Sri Lanka where a devastating economic crisis has engulfed the nation and led to the ousting of the President.
By Linda Bordoni
17 July 2022, 12:37

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2022-07/pope-angelus-appeal-ukraine-negotiations-international-parties.html
Pope on Ukraine: ‘May international actors resume negotiations, not fuel war'

Pope Francis laments, yet again, the continuing war in Ukraine and the senselessness of conflict urging international actors to 'really' work for peace.
By Linda Bordon
17 July 2022, 13:10

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2022-07/pope-canada-pilgrimage-indigenous-peoples-angelus-reconciliation.html
Pope to make penitential pilgrimage to Canada for healing and reconciliation

Pope Francis looks ahead to his upcoming apostolic journey to Canada describing it as “a penitential pilgrimage” that will hopefully contribute to a process of healing and reconciliation with the country’s indigenous peoples.
By Linda Bordoni

“Next Sunday, God willing, I will leave for Canada; therefore, I wish now to address all the people of that country,” said Pope Francis after the recitation of the Sunday Angelus Prayer in St. Peter’s Square.

The Pope’s journey to Canada is scheduled to take place from 24 – 30 July, and will visit the cities of Edmonton, Québec and Iqaluit.
 

https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/angelus/2022.index.html
Angelus - Regina Cæli 2022
Angelus, 17 July 2022

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JULY 18 ARTICLES...

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2022-07/pope-francis-digital-media-raises-serious-ethical-issues.html
Pope Francis: Digital media raises serious ethical issues

Pope Francis says SIGNIS “can play an important role” in meeting the challenge of “toxicity, hate speech, and fake news” in the media.
By Christopher Wells
18 July 2022, 08:37

https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/251810/pope-francis-warns-of-toxicity-in-social-media-calls-for-inclusion-in-digital-space
Pope Francis warns of toxicity in social media, calls for inclusion in digital space
By AC Wimmer
Vatican City, Jul 18, 2022 / 03:56 am

https://cruxnow.com/church-in-europe/2022/07/vatican-confirms-ban-on-german-lay-group-linked-to-medjugorje
Vatican confirms ban on German lay group linked to Medjugorje
By Elise Ann Allen
Jul 18, 2022

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JULY 19 ARTICLES...

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2022-07/pope-to-pan-african-catholic-theological-and-pastoral-network.html
Pope praises outgoing African Church discerning what God is telling us today

Pope Francis prays that the Holy Spirit might inspire the Pan-African Catholic Theological & Pastoral Network, and calls this week's gathering of theologians, religious men and woman, laypeople and bishops in Nairobi to "discern what God is telling us today" a "sign of hope."
By Deborah Castellano Lubov
19 July 2022, 07:47

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2022-07/holy-see-new-investment-policy-in-line-with-the-social-doctrine.html
Holy See enacts new Investment Policy in line with Social Doctrine

A new unitary policy for the financial investments of the Holy See and the Vatican State will start on 1 September. The Investment Policy intends to generate a sufficient return to support the financing of the activities of the Holy See through investments aligned with the teachings of the Church.
Vatican News
19 July 2022, 14:12