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Committee Instituted for Distribution of Funds Collected for Ukraine

The Holy See Press Office has announced the institution of a committee responsible for the distribution of the funds gathered in the collection promoted by the Pope for Ukraine. «As is known, following the tragic hostilities in the east of Ukraine, the […]

Jun 09, 2016 20:12

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General Audience•Meetings

English Summary of Pope’s General Audience

‘We are called constantly to renew our love for the Lord, and to draw new wine, new life, from His saving wounds.’

Jun 08, 2016 17:47

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Spirituality

Fifteenth Meeting of Council of Cardinals Concludes

‘C9’ Continued Discussions on Curia Reform

Jun 08, 2016 17:16

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General Audience

GENERAL AUDIENCE: On Jesus' 1st Miracle

‘But can you imagine ending a wedding feast drinking tea? It would be an embarrassment. Wine is necessary for a celebration.’

Jun 08, 2016 13:23

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Documents

Cardinal Dziwisz: 'This Will Be the World Youth Day of Mercy'

Archbishop of Krakow Speaks on Importance to Recent Popes of Guiding Young People in the Faith

Jun 07, 2016 16:19

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Justice and Peace

Patriarch Sako's Letter to Muslims on Month of Ramadan

‘We as a Church wish you a ‘Ramadan – Fasting,’ and bind our wishes with yours, expressing our solidarity, sincere feelings, respect and prayers from the bottom of our hearts that may God watch over Iraq and protect Iraqis.’

Jun 07, 2016 12:29

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Spirituality

Pope's Address to Meeting of Judges Against Human Trafficking

«I ask the judges to fulfill their vocation and their essential mission: to establish justice, without which there is no order, or sustainable and integral development, or social peace»

Jun 07, 2016 04:53

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Meetings•Spirituality

Pope Establishes Dicastery 'for Laity, Family and Life'

2 pontifical councils to be merged; new dicastery to have 3 sections, be headed by prefect; 3 under-secretaries to be laypeople

Jun 06, 2016 20:35

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Meetings

Pope Specifies Rules for Removing Negligent Bishops From Office

With a Motu Proprio, the Pope specifies that «grave causes» already foreseen in canon law include the negligence of a bishop in the exercise of his role, especially in relation to cases of sexual abuse of minors and vulnerable adults

Jun 06, 2016 20:34

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Spirituality

Fr. Lombardi's Note on Document Clarifying Removal of Bishops Due to Negligence

Group of legal experts to assist the Holy Father is a novelty

Jun 06, 2016 20:32

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Spirituality

Pope's Address to Pontifical Missionary Societies

«I am afraid — I confess to you — that your work may remain very organizational, perfectly organizational, but without passion. This can also be done by an NGO, but you are not an NGO! Your Union is no good without passion, without ‘mysticism'»

Jun 06, 2016 20:31

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Spirituality

Pope's Address to International Diaconate Center

Deacons are the Church’s face in the daily life of a community that lives and walks among the people and where the greatest is not he who commands but he who serves

Jun 06, 2016 20:30

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