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Ash Wednesday will be marked with a number of peace actions and prayer vigils around the world.

Pope Francis’ message for World Youth Day: “Have the courage to be happy.”

The Irish Catholic Church has signalled it intends to make its voice heard in the debate on the Children and Family Relationships Bill.

Vatican economics secretariat discovers $1.5 billion in unreported assets.

Catholic Church in Uganda marks 136 years.

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Repentance means to think in a different way.

AND FINALLY

Pope Francis’ barber shop for the homeless opens for business.

 

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