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Pope Francis: Baptism a ‘new birthday,’ faith the ‘greatest gift’ for children

Pope Francis baptizes a baby at the feast of the Baptism of the Lord at the Sistine Chapel, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025 / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Jan 12, 2025 / 11:00 am (CNA). Pope Francis on Sunday celebrated the feast...

Journalists to gather in Rome for Jubilee of the World of Communications

Pope Francis meets with the journalists covering the Vatican on Jan. 22, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media Madrid, Spain, Jan 12, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA). At the end of this month, Rome will host the first jubilee event of the holy...

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