Persecuted Christians

Syria: Kidnapped Melkite Priest Freed

Fr. Tony Boutros Was Reported Kidnapped in July on His Way To Mass 

Aug 17, 2015 09:49

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Spirituality

Cardinal Pietro Parolin's Homily at Feast of the Assumption in Singapore

«The wonderful gift of redemption is fully realised in the resurrection of the body and this Solemnity reminds us that the corporeal world is also the subject of the redemption of Christ.»

Aug 17, 2015 09:18

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Spirituality

Gospel for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

John 6: 51-58

Aug 16, 2015 13:41

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Angelus

ANGELUS: On the Feast of the Assumption

«Our lives, seen in the light Mary’s Assumption into Heaven, is not a wandering without meaning, but a pilgrimage that, with all its uncertainties and sufferings, has a sure destination: the house of Our Father.»

Aug 16, 2015 13:01

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Angelus

ANGELUS: On Jesus, the Bread of Life

«To nourish ourselves from that ‘Bread of life’ means being in tune with the heart of Christ, to assimilate His choices, His thoughts, His behavior»

Aug 16, 2015 11:13

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Special Events

Ireland's National Novena to Our Lady of Knock Has 'Faith and Family' Theme This Year

Cardinal Dolan and New York Pilgrims Participate in Opening of 9-Day Prayer

Aug 14, 2015 17:28

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Persecuted Christians

Bells Around the Globe to Ring Aug. 15 in Solidarity With Mideast Christians

Event on Solemnity of Assumption Recognizes World’s Most Persecuted Religious Group

Aug 14, 2015 17:21

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Persecuted Christians

Hong Kong Cardinal Calls for End to Removal of Crosses From Church Buildings

Urges Faithful to Pray and Fast for Brothers on the Mainland

 

Aug 14, 2015 15:48

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Justice and Peace

Sydney Archbishop Debates Princeton's Peter Singer on Euthanasia

«The debate was civil and probing and before a large audience, mostly of very thoughtful young people who were engaged with all the issues. It exposed some major rifts in our culture with respect to the vulnerable and those who are suffering, to healthcare and the law, and to the responsibilities of freedom.»

Aug 14, 2015 15:23

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Spirituality

Cardinal Parolin's Address at Signing of Accord With East Timor

«Today’s act of signing this Accord can be defined as a noteworthy manifestation of the beneficial contact of society with religion.  It is a significant sign of the fruitful interaction between Church and State»

Aug 14, 2015 15:03

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Meetings

Pope Francis’ Message to Colombia Peace Meeting

“His Holiness supports the works with his prayers, so that, in the framework of institutionalism, they will contribute with courage and creativity to identify solutions that reinforce peace and justice”

Aug 14, 2015 11:05

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Art and Culture

In Ukraine, Church Continues to Fight Dark Legacy of Soviet Times

People Receiving Humanitarian Assistance Find Cause for Hope

Aug 13, 2015 18:14

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