Meetings

“Indigenous Peoples: Model of Coexistence with Creation,” Says Pope

The Holy Father Sent a Message for the Fraternity Campaign Organized by the Brazilian Church for Lent

Mar 02, 2017 12:32

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Justice and Peace

Holy See's Statement on 'Death Penalty' at 34th Session of Human Rights Council

‘The Holy See is strongly committed to the aim of abolishing the use of the death penalty, and we firmly support, as an interim measure, the moratoria established by the 2014 General Assembly resolution. Moreover, we take this occasion to encourage States to improve prison conditions in order to guarantee respect for the dignity of every person without regard for criminal status, and to ensure the implementation of the right of the accused to a fair trial and due process.’

Mar 02, 2017 12:11

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Ecology

Statement of Vatican Workshop on 'Biological Extinction: How to Save the Natural World on Which We Depend'

Meeting Took Place at the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, Feb. 27 – March 1, 2017

Mar 02, 2017 11:59

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Popes

Pope's Homily at Ash Wednesday Mass at Basilica of St. Sabina All'Aventino

‘Return to me with all your heart… return to the Lord”’

Mar 01, 2017 14:22

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General Audience

GENERAL AUDIENCE: On Lent, Journey of Hope

‘Lent is the sacramental sign of our journey from slavery to freedom, ever to be renewed — a journey that is certainly demanding, as it is right that it should be, because love is demanding, but it is a journey full of hope.

Mar 01, 2017 13:56

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Vatican City

Cardinal Sean O'Malley's Statement on Resignation of Marie Collins from Protection of Minors' Commission

‘On behalf of the Members of the Commission, I have expressed to Marie Collins our most sincere thanks for the extraordinary contributions she has made as a founding member of the Commission’

Mar 01, 2017 07:01

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Meetings

“It’s Hard to Put Ourselves in ‘Others’ Shoes,’ Because We Are Slaves of Our Egoism,” Says the Pope

In an Interview with “Scarp de’ tenis,” Pontiff Explains That Often One “Gets Lost in Words,” But When There Are Too Many Words “There Isn’t the Greatness” of Sharing Others’ Emotions

Feb 28, 2017 18:34

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Archives

“One Can Look at a Homeless Individual as a Person or as a Dog,” Says Francis

The Holy Father Speaks of the Relation with the Homeless in an Interview with the “Scarp de’Tenis” Periodical

Feb 28, 2017 18:32

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Apostolic Trips

Pope Francis Will Go to Italian City of Carpi on April 2

The City’s Cathedral, Closed After 2012 Earthquake, Will Reopen on March 25

Feb 28, 2017 15:21

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Justice and Peace•Meetings

Pope's Homily at Anglican All Saints Church in Rome

‘May the saints of every Christian confession, fully united in the Jerusalem above, open for us here below the way to all the possible paths of a fraternal and shared Christian journey. Where we are united in the name of Jesus, he is there’

Feb 27, 2017 15:53

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Meetings

Catholics and Anglicans: “Theological Questions Are Discussed Along Ecumenical Path,” Says Pope

According to Pontiff, Both Theological Agreement and Social Action Are Important: Francis Said This in All Saints Anglican Church of Rome

Feb 27, 2017 15:30

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Justice and Peace•Meetings

Pope's Q & A at Anglican All Saints Church

During Visit to Italy’s Largest Anglican Congregation, Francis Answers 3 Questions

Feb 27, 2017 15:20

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