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Why did the Vatican hire Hollywood superstar Chris Pratt for a documentary? Here’s everything we know

The production, a collaboration between Vatican Media, the Fabbrica di San Pietro and AF Films, is being crafted with an eye toward a milestone year. Its release is slated for 2026, when the Church marks four centuries since the completion and dedication of the current St. Peter’s Basilica

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Who is behind the promotion of Benedict XVI’s canonization and his declaration as a Doctor of the Church?

Benedict XVI’s death in 2022 closed a public chapter but not the spiritual, theological and cultural influence he continues to exert

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This is the first country to legally ban social media for children, and this is what studies say about it

The measure did not emerge in a vacuum. For years, Australian parents have voiced concern over the stark gap between their children’s physical maturity and the psychological intensity of online environments

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Francigena Britannica formally recognised as part of historic pilgrimage route

The Via Francigena is an historic 2000-kilometre pilgrim way from Canterbury to Rome

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One in four clergy members feels isolated, according to a study that also reveals their emotional state

The survey followed more than a thousand clergy ordained in different cohorts or admitted to training in 2016, revisiting them year after year

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Second setback for the previous pontificate: Pope Leo repeals Pope Francis’ financial measure

As 2025 approaches its end, the Vatican’s financial system is undergoing one of its most significant recalibrations in years

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European Court violates national laws and imposes recognition of same-sex unions in the European Union

What the report ultimately provides is not closure but a map: a chart of the questions that still divide scholars, bishops, and believers.

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The Journey Home of a Young Woman Open to the Lord: The Case of a Former Atheist Who Came to the Church Through the Eucharist

Seeing people's reverence for Christ, she was impressed. She was struck by how everyone knelt, and during Mass she noticed that all the worship was directed toward God, which contradicted her idea of ​​idolatry. In the middle of the celebration, she heard the priest say, "Blessed are those who are part of this sacrifice," and she thought, "I want to be part of this sacrifice." "That day my heart broke," she says; "there is pride, and God does not work in a proud heart."

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Yes, Evil Can Be Defeated: Slovenes Say «No» to Euthanasia in Referendum

The director of the Coalition for the Prevention of Euthanasia (EPC) stated that the result demonstrates the effectiveness of an organized and balanced campaign to stop harmful legislation, even in the face of massive funding from pro-euthanasia groups.

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Vatican publishes conclusions of study on women and the diaconate: here’s what it says

What the report ultimately provides is not closure but a map: a chart of the questions that still divide scholars, bishops, and believers.

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