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"Villages -- A New Story" will not only be a portrait of the Pope but also a global mirror of the concerns, talents and dreams of a new generation.

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At the beginning of his pontificate, interviews were a real rarity; at the end, they were almost a flood. Personally, I was able to follow several of his meetings with important political and ecclesiastical figures closely

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These appointments, proceeding so soon after the pope’s death, present an immediate and delicate test for the next pontiff. Will he continue Francis’s policy of cautious engagement with China, or draw a firmer line in defense of the Church’s independence? That decision could define the next chapter in Vatican-China relations.

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A Franciscan of Belgian origin, he received the cardinal's red hat on 7 December during the last consistory. The Iranian Church is a ‘peripheral’ reality, a small flock that is ‘transparent’ in its faith. Criticism of those who harbour a ‘preconceived’ view of a nation rich in ‘contrasts’. The desire to train ‘local pastors’.

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Through documents such as Evangelii Gaudium, Veritatis Gaudium, his promotion of the Global Compact on Education, and numerous interventions in academic contexts, Francis has offered a multifaceted and thought-provoking vision of higher education

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The Congregation of Cardinals expressed its appreciation for the gesture made by Cardinal Becciu, and hopes that the competent judicial bodies will be able to clarify the facts definitively.

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Communiqué from the Press Office of the Holy See on behalf of the College of Cardinals

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The question of priestly and religious vocations has been addressed on several occasions, considered in relation to the spiritual and pastoral renewal of the Church.

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The above was announced by the spokesman of the Holy See Press Office, who also said that, of the 135 Cardinal Electors, two have already said they will not participate.

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At the center of the reflections were topics such as the role of the Church in today's world and the challenges it faces. The Cardinals shared different perspectives, questioning themselves on what response the Church is called to offer in this time.

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