Persecuted Christians

Appeal for the Collection for Holy Land's Christians

‘The small Christian presence in the Middle East has great need of the support and attention of the entire Church. Constant prayer is the first and greatest assistance they seek. Also required, however, is concrete economic aid’

Mar 21, 2017 13:50

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Meetings

Pope Sends Condolences for Death of Czech Cardinal Vlk, Persecuted Under Communism.

For Archbishop Emeritus of Prague, Francis Expressed Admiration for “His Tenacious Fidelity to Christ despite Privations and Persecutions against the Church’

Mar 20, 2017 14:24

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Meetings

Pope Goes to Confession in Saint Peter’s, Hears Confessions of 7 Penitents

The Holy Father Presided over the Rite of Reconciliation for Three Men and Four Women, All Laypeople During Penitential Celebration

Mar 20, 2017 14:16

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Apostolic Trips

Program of Pope's Trip to Fatima for Centenary of Marian Apparitions

May 12-13 visit will include Prayer at the Chapel of the Apparition, Visit to Basilica of “Nossa Senhora do Rosário de Fatima,” and Mass at churchyard of the Shrine

Mar 20, 2017 13:48

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Meetings

Holy See Donates 1 M Dollars to Restore Basilica of the Nativity, Holy Sepulcher

Both contributions are jointly granted by the Secretary of State and the Congregation for the Eastern Churches and will be made available through the Custody of the Holy Land

Mar 20, 2017 00:25

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Spirituality

Pope's Address to Course on 'Internal Forum'

‘A ‘good confessor’ is, first of all, a true friend of Jesus, the Good Shepherd’

Mar 17, 2017 17:01

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Spirituality

Archbishop Auza's Statement on Status of Women

‘The empowerment of women, in every area of life and work, will not only strengthen women, but will strengthen and empower us all.’

Mar 17, 2017 14:41

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Spirituality

2013: Pope Francis' Address to Media (From Our Archives)

‘Some people wanted to know why the Bishop of Rome wished to be called Francis. Some thought of Francis Xavier, Francis De Sales, and also Francis of Assisi … I will tell you the story’

Mar 16, 2017 14:12

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Apostolic Trips

Vatican Releases Pope's Program for Italian Town of Carpi in April

Francis’ Jam-packed Day Will Involve Celebrating Mass, Meeting Religious, Visiting Cathedral Still Unusable After Earthquake 2012

Mar 16, 2017 13:40

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Spirituality

Holy See to UN: 'Take Greater Role in Preventing Scourge of Human Trafficking'

Archbishop Auza Tells UN Security Council That Despite All That’s Been Done, «Much More Is Needed»

Mar 16, 2017 13:08

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General Audience

GENERAL AUDIENCE: Pope: 'Be Witnesses of God's Love'

Official Synthesis of the Catechesis — March 15, 2017

Mar 15, 2017 16:04

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Testimonies

FEATURE: KOINÈ: The Strategic European Event for the Religious Sector

The 17th biennial exhibition of church furnishings, liturgical items and religious building components organized by Italian Exhibition Group took place in Vicenza

Mar 15, 2017 14:45

ZENIT Staff