Jim Fair, Author at ZENIT - English

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

Apostolic Trips

Pope Francis Reminds Japan’s Bishops of Witness of Past Martyrs

Holy Father Recalls His Own Impulse to be a Missionary in Japan

Nov 23, 2019 17:37

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Apostolic Trips

Holy Father Tells Thai Youth not to Fear the Future

Let us go out to meet Christ the Lord, for he is coming!

Nov 22, 2019 18:16

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Apostolic Trips

Bangkok: Pope Calls for Mutual Respect, Esteem, Cooperation Among Religions

Address to Christian leaders and leaders of other religions at Bangkok’s Chulalongkorn University

Nov 22, 2019 17:37

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Apostolic Trips

Pope to Asian Bishops: Remember Courage and Joy of First Missionaries

Meeting at Shrine of Blessed Nicholas Bunkerd Kitbamrung

Nov 22, 2019 16:55

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Apostolic Trips

Pope Francis Applauds Priests, Religious, Consecrated, Seminarians, Catechists in Bangkok

‘I believe that the history of each of our vocations is marked by those people who helped us discover and discern the fire of the Spirit.’

Nov 22, 2019 16:18

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Apostolic Trips

Pope at Mass in Bangkok: Follow in Footsteps of First Missionaries

‘Whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother, sister, and mother’

Nov 21, 2019 17:16

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Apostolic Trips

Pope Francis to Hospital Workers: ‘You are Missionary Disciples’

‘You carry out one of the greatest works of mercy, for your commitment to health care goes far beyond the simple and praiseworthy practice of medicine.’

Nov 21, 2019 16:43

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Apostolic Trips

Pope Notes Traits that Create a ‘Smiling People’

Praises Path of Mutual Trust and Fraternity

Nov 21, 2019 16:13

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Apostolic Trips

Pope Francis: ‘Thailand has long known the importance of building harmony’

Address to members of government, civil and religious leaders, and diplomatic corps

Nov 21, 2019 15:45

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Apostolic Trips

Pope Records Video Message for Thai Youth Holding Prayer Vigil

‘Never stay fallen, get up immediately’

Nov 20, 2019 17:50

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Spirituality

Pope Entrusts Asian Trip to Virgin Mary

Visits Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome

Nov 19, 2019 15:19

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Justice and Peace

Mutual Support for ‘Reaching the Last Mile’

Joint Declaration on Global Health by Pope Francis, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi

Nov 18, 2019 16:30

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Traits of a diplomacy of hope: the Pope’s address to ambassadors with whom the Vatican has diplomatic relations

Address of the Pope to the members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See for the presentation of New Year greetings.

of the 194 countries, the Holy See does not have diplomatic relations with ten

Vatican Reveals Number of Countries with Which It Has Diplomatic Relations

At present, 184 States have full diplomatic relations with the Holy See. To these must be added the European Union and the Sovereign Military Order of Malta. There are 90 Diplomatic Missions accredited to the Holy See with headquarters in Rome, among them those of the European Union and the Sovereign Military Order of Malta.