Meetings

Pope Sends Telegram for Death of Irish Cardinal Desmond Connell

Remembering Archbishop Emeritus of Dublin, Writes: ‘Recalling with gratitude Cardinal Connell’s years of generous priestly and episcopal ministry to the Archdiocese of Dublin, and his many contributions to the Church in Ireland, especially in the area of philosophical studies, I join you in commending his soul to the merciful love of Almighty God’

Feb 22, 2017 10:13

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General Audience

GENERAL AUDIENCE: 'For In This Hope, We Were Saved'

‘The Spirit sees for us beyond the negative appearances of the present and already now reveals to us the new heavens and the new earth that the Lord is preparing for humanity’

Feb 22, 2017 08:40

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Spirituality

Pope's Address to International Forum on Migration and Peace

‘For those who flee conflicts and terrible persecutions, often trapped within the grip of criminal organisations who have no scruples, we need to open accessible and secure humanitarian channels’

Feb 21, 2017 12:46

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Spirituality

Pope's Chat With Children, Other Groups at St. Mary Josephine of Heart of Jesus Parish on Outskirts of Rome

‘What did you want to be when you grew up?’ Pope Francis: ‘I’ll tell you, but don’t laugh! I’m not joking. I tell the truth. I wanted to be a butcher. When I went to the market with my grandmother, I saw how the butcher cut the pieces of meat: “How clever this man was!” and I liked him’

Feb 21, 2017 09:08

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Spirituality

Pope's Homily at St. Mary Josephine of Heart of Jesus Parish on Outskirts of Rome

‘Rancor … the desire for revenge … ‘You’ll pay for it!’ …. This isn’t Christian.’

Feb 20, 2017 08:40

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Spirituality

Pope's Prepared Text to Roma Tre University Students

‘Do not be afraid to open yourselves to the horizons of the spirit, and if you receive the gift of faith – because faith is a gift – do not be afraid to open yourselves to the encounter with Christ and to deepen your relationship with Him. Faith never limits the ambit of reason, but opens it to an integral vision of man and of reality, preserving one from the danger of reducing the person … ‘

Feb 17, 2017 14:35

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Spirituality

Pope's Message to Popular Movements Meeting in California

‘Time is running out. Let us act. I ask you again—all of you, people of all backgrounds including native people, pastors, political leaders—to defend Creation.’

Feb 17, 2017 13:19

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Justice and Peace

Vatican: 3rd “Economy and Society” Prize Is Awarded to a Professor and Two Journalists

Recipients of Prize to Be Conferred on May 18 Are Two Germans and a Frenchman

Feb 16, 2017 13:42

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Meetings

Order of Malta: New Grand Master to Be Elected on April 29

The Government of the Order of Malta Established the Election Following the Resignation of Fra’ Matthew Festing on January 28

Feb 16, 2017 11:08

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Spirituality

Pope's Address to Special Olympics Delegation

‘Seeing the smile on your faces and the great happiness in your eyes when you have done well in an event – for the sweetest victory is when we surpass ourselves – we realize what true and well-deserved joy feels like!’

Feb 16, 2017 09:09

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General Audience

Pope Appeals to Europe to “Maintain Its Christian Culture”

At the end of Today’s General Audience, When Greeting Groups of Faithful, the Holy Father Spoke of Two Saints Co-Patrons of Europe

Feb 15, 2017 14:53

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General Audience

GENERAL AUDIENCE: Reflecting on Hope, Pope Tells When 'Boasting' Is Ok

Official Synthesis of the Catechesis — February 15th 2017

Feb 15, 2017 14:43

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