Meetings•Spirituality

Pope's Video Message to Festival of Church's Social Doctrine in Verona

‘It must be said that we run greater risks when we isolate ourselves than when we open ourselves up to others: the possibility of harming ourselves resides not in encounter but in narrow-mindedness and denial.’

Nov 25, 2016 11:07

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Local Church

Bishops of Europe Welcome 'Misericordia et Misera"

«Today there is need to sustain hope, to look to the future with confidence, to renew the Christian memory that gave a human dimension to European history»

Nov 25, 2016 05:39

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Santa Marta

Pope Suggests a Prayer for Before the Tabernacle: 'You Are God, I Am a Poor Child Loved by You'

In Morning Homily Says That in Prayer We’re Good at Asking, But We Must Also Learn to Praise

Nov 24, 2016 18:58

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Meetings

Pope: Drug Abusers Have Chosen Slavery, But They Still Have Dignity as Children of God

Recalls judge in Argentina in encouraging those fighting against this ‘scourge in our society’

Nov 24, 2016 18:19

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Meetings

Pope Sends Birthday Greetings to Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill

Cardinal Koch visit Kirill in Russia for his 70th birthday

Nov 24, 2016 17:44

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Meetings

President of Vietnam Visits Pope

Discuss a «constant search» for how to make Vietnam-Holy See relations progress

Nov 24, 2016 17:31

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Documents

Preparatory Document for Synod on Youth and Vocations Drafted, Discussed

Pope presides at meeting of ordinary council; questionnaire regarding synod to be sent to episcopal conferences

Nov 24, 2016 17:17

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Testimonies

Happy Thanksgiving From the US Bishops

«Diverse as we are, we are united in the debt we owe to God and our desire to give Him thanks»

Nov 24, 2016 16:21

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Spirituality

Pope's Address to Seminar on 'Narcotics: Problems and Solutions'

«The neediest of our brothers, who seemingly has nothing to give, bears a treasure for us: God’s face, who speaks to us and questions us»

Nov 24, 2016 12:33

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General Audience

GENERAL AUDIENCE: On Education

These are doubts that make one grow! Therefore, it is good that we ask ourselves questions about the faith, because in this way we are pushed to deepen it. In any case, doubts can be overcome.’

Nov 23, 2016 14:37

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General Audience•Meetings

English Summary of Pope’s General Audience

‘The Church’s mission of evangelization has always been accompanied by teaching and the founding of schools, since education promotes the dignity of the person and provides for the full development of his or her God-given gifts.’

Nov 23, 2016 14:28

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Spirituality

Pope's Address to Iran's Islamic Culture and Relations Group

‘I ask you to not forget to pray for me, because I am in need of prayers, and I thank you for this good will of dialogue, of rapprochement and of fraternity’

Nov 23, 2016 12:53

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