As Paris stands in the starting blocks for the 2024 Olympic Games that kick off July 26, the Olympic truce was launched in the iconic La Madeleine church in the heart of the French capital July 19.
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With world peace under serious threat, Pope Francis called on all nations to observe the Olympic truce and cease all conflicts for the traditional period before, during and after the Olympic Games in Paris.
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Any Catholic who participates in the celebration July 28 of the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly can receive a plenary indulgence, the Vatican announced.
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Spanish bishops celebrate success of champion soccer team, praise Catholic coach
"He has been able to transmit faith, humility, the value of the team above individualities, the spirit of sacrifice, effort, confidence."
Catholic, civic leaders call for peace, unity following Trump assassination attempt
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Faith in democracy: Participation in government long a papal priority
More than 2 billion people in over 50 countries were set to go to the polls in 2024, according to the Center for American Progress, but Pope Francis has said he is worried that people are more disconnected than ever from the...