Angelus

Angelus Address: On the Need to Prepare for Christ's Coming

“Jesus is the Messiah, the King of Israel … the Lamb of God, Who Takes upon Himself and Takes Away the Sin of the World”

Jan 15, 2017 15:08

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Spirituality

Pope's Letter to Young People on Occasion of Presentation of Preparatory Document for Synod18

‘Even when the journey is uncertain and you fall, God, rich in mercy, will extend his hand to pick you up.’

Jan 13, 2017 10:50

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Documents

Preparatory Document of 15th Ordinary General Assembly of Synod of Bishops to Be Presented Tomorrow

October 2018 Synod Is on Theme “Youth, Faith and Vocational Discernment”

Jan 12, 2017 13:13

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Spirituality

Pope's January Prayer Intention: 'Christians Serving Humanity's Challenges'

The Apostleship of Prayer Has Produced the Pope’s Video on Intention

Jan 10, 2017 08:50

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Meetings•Santa Marta

Pope's Morning Homily: Put Jesus at Center of Your Life

Francis Resumes Morning Masses at Casa Santa Marta After Christmas Break

Jan 09, 2017 11:33

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Meetings•Spirituality

Pope's Homily for Solemnity of Epiphany

‘The Magi were able to worship, because they had the courage to set out. And as they fell to their knees before the small, poor and vulnerable Infant, the unexpected and unknown Child of Bethlehem, they discovered the glory of God.’

Jan 06, 2017 12:03

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Meetings

Pope to Meet Italy Earthquake Victims in Vatican Tomorrow

Some 800 Are Expected to Be Present Tomorrow, Event Can Be Followed on Vatican YouTube

Jan 04, 2017 12:31

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General Audience

GENERAL AUDIENCE: On Weeping & Hope

‘The tears generated hope. And this is not easy to understand, but it is true’

Jan 04, 2017 11:17

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Angelus

ANGELUS ADDRESS: On the Feast of St. Stephen

‘In making room in our heart for the Son of God who gives Himself to us at Christmas, we renew our joyful and courageous will to follow Him faithfully as our sole guide…’

Dec 26, 2016 12:01

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Local Church

Bishop Named for Sintang, Indonesia

Pope Francis has named Capuchin Fr. Samuel Oton Sidin as bishop of Sintang, Indonesia. He was born in 1954 in Pontianak, Indonesia, gave his religious vows in 1982, and was ordained a priest in 1984. He completed his philosophical and theological studies in […]

Dec 22, 2016 04:25

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Justice and Peace

Holy See to UN: Modern-Day Slave Trade Is Flourishing

Says war and armed conflict is biggest factor facilitating human trafficking

Dec 21, 2016 19:34

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Meetings

Pope Receives Birthday Wishes From Prisoners

The prison chaplain arranged a Skype call with Pope Francis involving some 60 prisoners, several guards, the prison warden and volunteers

Dec 19, 2016 18:08

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