Meetings

Pope Sends Video Message to US Bishops' General Assembly

‘Throughout its history, the Church in your country has welcomed and integrated new waves of immigrants. In the rich variety of their languages and cultural traditions, they have shaped the changing face of the American Church.’

Nov 16, 2016 20:37

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Meetings

Pope Makes Appeal for Children's Rights

Notes plagues of slavery, child soldiers and abuse, as well as need to promote right to education

Nov 16, 2016 20:34

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Meetings

Let's Pray for Those With No One to Pray for Them, Pope Invites

Says Mass Is the Best Aid We Can Offer Their Souls

Nov 16, 2016 20:30

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Art and Culture

Canadian Bishops Note Their Support for COP22 Delegates

Joint ecumenical and interfaith letter affirms role of religions in building a healthier society

Nov 16, 2016 20:24

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General Audience

GENERAL AUDIENCE: On Bearing Wrongs Patiently

‘It is easy to point the finger at the defects and lacks of others, but we should learn to put ourselves in others’ shoes.’

Nov 16, 2016 12:01

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General Audience•Meetings

English Summary of Pope’s General Audience

‘Exercising patience with others also challenges us to reflect on our own conduct and failings.’

Nov 16, 2016 11:59

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Vatican City

Report Warns of Global Rise of Religious 'Hyper-Extremism'

Religious Fundamentalism—more lethal than ever before—is unleashing death, destruction, displacement and instability at unprecedented levels, according to a report out today. The Religious Freedom in the World 2016 report, produced by international Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need, warns of […]

Nov 15, 2016 17:45

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Local Church

Full Body of US Bishops Backs Statement Assuring Support for Migrants, Refugees

To our brothers and sisters who come to the country seeking a better life: «We are with you.»

Nov 15, 2016 17:42

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Spirituality

Pope's Greeting to Pilgrims From Netherlands

‘And you also, as “channels” of mercy, can help to placate this thirst; you can help so many people to rediscover Christ, Savior and Redeemer of humanity.’

Nov 15, 2016 14:57

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Pope's Message to Conference on Climate Change

‘It affects the whole of humanity, in particular the poorest and future generations, which represent the most vulnerable component of the worrying impact of climate change and calls for the grave ethical and moral responsibility to act without delay in the way that is most free from political and economic pressures, surmounting particularistic interests and behavior.’

Nov 15, 2016 14:09

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Documents

Message for World Fisheries Day

Here is the message from the Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People for World Fisheries Day Message, Nov. 21, . __ World Fisheries Day since 1998 is celebrated each year on November 21 to highlight the importance of conserving […]

Nov 15, 2016 10:34

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Spirituality

Archbishop Emeritus of Westminster to Consecrate New Cathedral in Norway

Cardinal Cormac Murphy O’Connor Will Be Pope’s Special Envoy in Trondheim

Nov 14, 2016 14:18

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