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Pope praises wrinkles, criticizes obsession with looking ‘forever young’
At his weekly audience June 8, Pope Francis lauded the wisdom and experience that comes with age, while cautioning against "feeding the myth of eternal youth."
Russian troops follow ‘genocidal manual’ in ‘war between good and evil,’ says archbishop
With the war in Ukraine more than 100 days old, Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk of Kyiv-Halych, head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, reflected on the true significance of the brutal conflict.
Fra’ Marco Luzzago, Knights of Malta head, dies at 71
The order's lieutenant of the grand master died June 7 in Macerata, Italy, "following a sudden illness," the Knights of Malta said in a statement.
Families, women religious in Poland open their lives to Ukrainian refugees
Those fleeing Russia's war on Ukraine, now past the 100-day mark, are finding safety and some solace in Polish homes, convents and hearts.
Cardinal Farrell to lead Vatican’s Investment Committee
The five-year appointment, announced June 7, will see Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell chair the group, created as part of a broader reform of the Roman Curia.
Pope says he’s still considering possible trip to Ukraine
Chatting with children June 4, Pope Francis said he wants "to go to Ukraine" and plans to meet with government representatives about a potential visit, provided such travel would not "do more harm to the whole world than good."
Bishops lament that Nigerians are not safe anywhere after church attack
After dozens were killed by gunmen during a June 5 Pentecost Sunday Mass, the bishops "condemned in the strongest terms the spilling of innocent blood in the house of God."
Pope saddened by Pentecost attack in Nigeria
Pope Francis expressed his solidarity and closeness with Catholics in Nigeria after gunmen stormed a church in the Diocese of Ondo and reportedly killed at least 50 people during a Pentecost Mass.
Holy Spirit pushes people to repent, change, love, pope says
"Let us sit at the school of the Holy Spirit, so that he can teach us all things," the pope said in his homily June 5 during Pentecost Mass in St. Peter's Basilica.
Pope’s trip to L’Aquila raises questions about papal resignations
An announced Aug. 28 visit to the tomb of Pope St. Celestine V, who abdicated shortly after his election, sparked speculation Pope Francis might also consider standing down, given health issues and a similar visit to the site by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.