Jim Fair, Author at ZENIT

Jim Fair is a husband, father, grandfather, writer, and communications consultant. He also likes playing the piano and fishing. He writes from the Chicago area.

Articles By Jim Fair

Pope Francis

Pope Offers Condolences for Death of Famed Latinist Fr. Reginald Foster

Vatican Expert Died on Christmas at Age 81

Dec 29, 2020 15:25

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Pope Francis

Pope Francis Appoints New Bishop of San Bernardino, California

Bishop Alberto Rojas Served as Coadjutor Bishop

Dec 28, 2020 15:31

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Pope Francis

Pope Francis Has Advice for Families on Feast of Holy Family

Please, Thank You, I am Sorry

Dec 27, 2020 14:07

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Angelus

Pope Praises Witness of Saint Stephen at Angelus (Full Text)

Feast Day of First Martyr

Dec 26, 2020 16:32

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Pope Francis

Pope Tells Curia a Crisis a Time of Testing and Renewal

‘This is the Christmas of the pandemic, of the health, economic, social, and even ecclesial crisis that has indiscriminately struck the whole world’

Dec 21, 2020 15:42

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Angelus

Pope Notes Challenges of Maritime Workers During Pandemic

‘I ask the Virgin Mary, Stella Maris, to comfort these people and all those in difficult situations’

Dec 20, 2020 15:50

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Angelus

Pope at Angelus Recalls Mary’s Response at Annunciation (Full Text)

‘Let it be to me According to Your Word’

Dec 20, 2020 14:49

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Angelus•Archives

Pope Francis at Angelus: An Invitation to Joy (Full Text)

‘Rejoice in the Lord Always’

Dec 13, 2020 15:57

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Church and World

Hold on to Gift of joy This Home Mission Sunday

Message of English Bishop Mark O’Toole

Dec 12, 2020 21:03

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Pope Francis

Video Message of Holy Father for High-Level Virtual Climate Ambition

Reduce Emissions and Promote Education

Dec 12, 2020 20:41

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Pope Francis

Pope Reflects on Threefold Impact of Art at Critical Time in History

Pope Francis Speaks to Musicians of Vatican Christmas Concert

Dec 12, 2020 17:42

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Pope Francis

Pope Francis: Tree and Nativity Help Create Christmas Atmosphere

Audience With Delegations of donors of Christmas Tree and Nativity Display in Saint Peter’s Square

Dec 11, 2020 14:48

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Pope Francis Extends a Hand of Compassion to Ukraine This Christmas

Cardinal Krajewski’s journey across Ukraine will not simply be about delivering equipment. It will be a pilgrimage of presence, as he visits communities ravaged by violence to listen, pray, and share in their struggles. His goal is to help open “the door of hope” in hearts burdened by despair and to stand as a symbol of global solidarity.

Pope Francis reveals two attacks against him that ended with the death of perpetrators

Francis recounts the chilling intelligence received by the Vatican Gendarmerie upon his arrival in Baghdad. British intelligence had flagged two potential attacks: a young woman carrying explosives was reportedly heading to Mosul as a suicide bomber, while a van laden with explosives sped toward an undisclosed target.