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Only Jesus reveals true Gospel, pope says at first audience after surgery

Aug 4, 2021

The true Gospel has been revealed by Jesus Christ, not by individuals or founders of movements, Pope Francis said during his weekly general audience. "With the truth of the Gospel, one cannot negotiate. Either you receive the Gospel as it is, as it was announced," or one embraces something else, he said Aug. 4 to those gathered in the Paul VI audience hall at the Vatican.

A member of a religious congregation walks down the hall as lay students wait between classes at the Pontifical Lateran University in Rome in this Sept. 20, 2013, file photo. The Vatican's Congregation for Catholic Education has released guidelines on the

Vatican releases rules for online learning for ecclesiastical universities

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Aug 3, 2021

The Vatican Congregation for Catholic Education encouraged pontifical universities to expand educational opportunities to those who would normally be unable to attend classes in-person full time, but could manage coursework online, such as prisoners, migrants, the homeless, monks, contemplative nuns and even busy bishops.

In a video message released by the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network Aug. 3, Pope Francis offered his prayer intention for the month of August. (CNS screenshot/Vatican Media)

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Crises are signs that church is still alive, pope says

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Aug 3, 2021

The Francis Chronicles: In a video message released by the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network Aug. 3, the pope offered his prayer intention for the month of August, which is dedicated to the church's mission of evangelization.

Venice should be a livable city, not a 'display case,' archbishop says

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Aug 3, 2021

Now that giant cruise ships are banned from fragile waterways near the historic center of Venice, the time has come for the city to become a model of sustainability and supportive of its residents, said Archbishop Francesco Moraglia.

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Only Jesus reveals true Gospel, pope says at first audience after surgery

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