Pope Francis•Young People

Pope Highlights Three Important Attitudes for University Pastoral Care

The Holy Father’s address to the participants in the Meeting of Chaplains and Persons Responsible for University Pastoral Care

Nov 26, 2023 13:01

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Spirituality

Heavenly kingdom

Commentary on the Gospel of Sunday, November 26, 2023

Nov 25, 2023 19:32

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Analysis Opinion

Robert Barron: this was my experience of the synod (in four concerns)

A question that I raised several times in the small group conversations, however, was whether, in our enthusiasm to include people in the governance of the Church, we forget that the vocation of 99 percent of the Catholic laity is to sanctify the world, to bring Christ into the arenas of politics, the arts, entertainment, communication, business, medicine, etc., precisely where they have special competence

Nov 25, 2023 19:16

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Church and World•Pope Francis

Pope Francis to receive outgoing president of Argentina, Alberto Fernández

This will be the third time Alberto Fernandez and the Pope meet

Nov 23, 2023 00:32

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Local Church

New funeral rites for ashes: Polish bishops advance burial regulations for bishops and priests

The Commission for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, led by Bishop Piotr Greger, presented the next stage of work during the plenary session, marking a milestone in the regulation of Christian funerals with urns.

Nov 23, 2023 00:22

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Pope Francis

Three Paths for Communication and Blessed Acutis Explained by the Pope

Pope’s address to the Delegations of The Italian Catholic Weeklies Federation; The Italian Periodic Press Union; The Coral Association; and the AIART Media Citizens Association

Nov 23, 2023 00:13

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Good News•Protection of vulnerable people•Testimonies

Three nuns receive English recognition for their fight against human trafficking

All three sisters are experts and strong advocates in the fight against slavery. They are Sister Seli Thomas, SMI, from India; Sister Patricia Ebegbulem, SSL, from Nigeria; and Sister Francoise Jiranonda, SPC, from Thailand.

Nov 23, 2023 00:07

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Holy Land•Pope Francis

Palestinians and Israelis tell Pope of their plight: «I have heard how they suffer from each other,» says Francis

After both meetings, both Palestinians and Israelis held press conferences in the Italian capital. Both have stressed that the Pope listened to their stories

Nov 22, 2023 23:50

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Local Church

Catholic Social Teaching – Possibly the Church’s Best Kept Secret – Gospel-Inspired Pathway to Harmonious Living

With its focus on see, discern, and act, Catholic Social Teaching (CST) brings together the letters and encouragements of popes since 1891 in a format that will appeal to all those looking for an accessible guide to the Catholic Church’s moral compass. With its contents aimed at creating a better world founded on truth, justice and love, CST offers a treasure trove of knowledge for schools, parish volunteers and charities.

Nov 22, 2023 23:47

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Pope Francis

Pope Francis launches novena to pray for peace

Francis asks for prayers for peace in the world and in the Holy Land, that “the difficulties resolve themselves in dialogue and negotiation and not with a mountain of dead.” The Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network proposes a novena.

Nov 22, 2023 23:40

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General Audience•Pope Francis

Pope Francis Explains Why The Church is Catholic

Address at the General Audience of November 22, on the second aspect of the proclamation: universality

Nov 22, 2023 23:38

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Analysis Opinion•Interview

Vatican Diplomacy? The Challenge to Assume Responsibilities in a Different Way from The Past

Geo-Literature that moves the world: the power of diplomacy and the fascination of books, also in the Church’s international action. Interview with diplomat Fernand Gentilini

Nov 22, 2023 15:59

ZENIT Staff