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 Joins Madagascar’s Youth for Joyful Celebration

‘People told me beforehand of your remarkable joy and enthusiasm, and they were not wrong!’

Sep 07, 2019 19:25

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Apostolic Trips

Pope Francis Calls on Madagascar’s Bishops to be ‘Sowers’

‘We know that God wants his children to be happy in this world too, even though they are called to fulfillment in eternity.’

Sep 07, 2019 17:51

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Apostolic Trips

Pope Joins Midday Prayer In The Monastery Of The Discalced Carmelites in Antananarivo

‘I am grateful for your presence, for your fidelity and for the radiant witness to Jesus Christ that you offer to the community.’

Sep 07, 2019 16:39

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Apostolic Trips

Pope Praises ‘Fihavanana’ – Sharing, Mutual Help, Solidarity

Address to Political and Civil Authorities

Sep 07, 2019 16:02

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Apostolic Trips

Pope Tells Mozambique’s Priests and Religious to Marvel at God’s Mercy

‘We are a Church that is part of a heroic people’

Sep 05, 2019 17:35

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Vatican City

White Fathers Note Challenges in DRC

‘To accompany the process of democratization of the country in order to build a new society’

Sep 03, 2019 17:55

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Popes

Pope Francis Stresses Synodality to Bishops of Synod of Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church

‘Communion in the Life and Witness of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church’

Sep 02, 2019 16:46

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Justice and Peace

Pope Urges Doctors to ‘Foster Relations’ and Focus on Individual Care

Address to Italian Association of Medical Oncology (IAMO)

Sep 02, 2019 16:26

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Meetings

USCCB President Issues Statement Following Shootings in Texas

Seven Killed and 22 Wounded in August 31 mass shooting

Sep 02, 2019 03:52

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Angelus

Pope Announces Consistory to Create New Cardinals (Full Angelus Text)

October 5 Consistory Will Make 10 New Cardinal Electors, Another 3 Over Voting Age

Sep 01, 2019 14:43

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Popes

Pope Francis’ Message for World Day of Prayer for Care of Creation

‘Each Christian man and woman, every member of the human family, can act as a thin yet unique and indispensable thread in weaving a network of life that embraces everyone’

Sep 01, 2019 14:15

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Meetings

A Priest Killed in Nigeria While on Mission of Peace

Was Going to Mediate in Conflict Between Two Rival Populations

Aug 30, 2019 19:21

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Pope’s baptism of 21 children in the Sistine Chapel

The annual tradition of baptizing the children of Vatican staff began in 1981 under Pope John Paul II. While the first ceremonies were held in the Pauline Chapel, the Sistine Chapel has hosted this sacred event since 1983. Pope Francis has carried forward this legacy, adding his own touch of pastoral care and accessibility.

the Pope expressed his solidarity with those affected by the fires in Los Angeles

The baptism of Jesus explained by the Pope with “face and voice”

Allocution on the occasion of the recitation of the Angelus on Sunday, January 12, 2025