Pope Francis at Wednesday audience: Ask for the grace ‘to listen more than we speak’ — By: Catholic News Agency

Pope Francis meets with clergy and other pilgrims during his general audience in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025 / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Jan 29, 2025 / 09:15 am (CNA). Pope Francis on Wednesday told pilgrims attending his Jan. 29 general audience in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall to imitate…

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Visionary laywoman who was friend of Padre Pio declared venerable — By: Catholic News Agency

Luigia Siniapi’s numerous supernatural gifts, including bilocation and precognition of events and situations, were recognized by the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints. / Credit: Public domain ACI Prensa Staff, Jan 29, 2025 / 07:00 am (CNA). The Vatican has issued a decree recognizing the heroic virtues of the Servant of God Luigia Sinapi, declaring…

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CNA explains: How are ‘low-gluten’ Communion hosts made for Mass? — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Credit: L.A. Faille/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Jan 29, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA). It’s something most Catholics have probably heard at Mass at some point: An announcement that “gluten-free” or “low-gluten” hosts are available either during Communion or directly afterward so that Catholics with gluten sensitivities can participate in the Blessed Sacrament with minimal…

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