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Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on Oct. 1, 2014.

Pope: the 'feminine genius' takes on theology's uncharted territory

Dec 5, 2014

By Elise Harris

In an address given to theologians, Pope Francis praised the increasing presence of women in the field, saying that their... Read more

Dr. Alice von Hildebrand.

Pope names Alice von Hildebrand to prestigious order

Nov 6, 2013

Pope Francis has declared Catholic philosopher, author, and teacher Alice von Hildebrand a Dame Grand Cross of the Equestrian Order... Read more

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Pope Francis at Mass for the World Meeting of Families 2022 in St. Peter's Square.

Full text: Pope Francis’ message to families at the World Meeting of Families 2022

Cardinal Kevin Farrell celebrated Mass for the World Meeting of Families 2022 on June 25, 2022.

Next World Meeting of Families to be held in 2028

Pope Francis greets families in St. Peter's Square before Mass for the World Meeting of Families 2022 on June 25, 2022

Pope Francis: Christ frees families from the slavery of selfishness

Demonstrators on both sides of the abortion debate outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., after the court released its decision in Dobbs, June 24, 2022.

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Demonstrators clash with riot police, nearby El Ejido park, in Quito, on June 24, 2022, in the framework of indigenous-led protests against the government. - Ecuador's government and Indigenous protesters accused each other of intransigence as thousands gathered for a 12th day of a fuel price revolt that has claimed six lives and injured dozens. After the most violent day of the campaign so far -- with police firing tear gas to disperse thousands storming Congress -- the government accused protesters of shunning a peaceful outcome.

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Anna Lulis from Moneta, Virginia, (left) who works for the pro-life group Students for Life of America, stands beside an abortion rights demonstrator outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on June 24, 2022, after the court's decision in the Dobbs abortion case was announced.

Roe v. Wade overturned: The scene outside the Supreme Court

A Mass of priestly ordination in St. Peter's Basilica, May 7, 2017.

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John Roberts testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee during confirmation hearings to be Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court, Sept. 13, 2005.

Why did Chief Justice Roberts disagree with overturning Roe v Wade?

Demonstrators on both sides of the abortion debate outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., after the court released its decision in Dobbs, June 24, 2022.

Why was Roe v. Wade overturned? Here's a look at some of the reasons given

Pope Francis greets families in St. Peter's Square before Mass for the World Meeting of Families 2022 on June 25, 2022

Pope Francis: Christ frees families from the slavery of selfishness

Pope Francis at Mass for the World Meeting of Families 2022 in St. Peter's Square.

Full text: Pope Francis’ message to families at the World Meeting of Families 2022

Cardinal Kevin Farrell celebrated Mass for the World Meeting of Families 2022 on June 25, 2022.

Next World Meeting of Families to be held in 2028