What attitudes should we have before the miracle of the Eucharist? Pope Francis explains

Aug 18, 2024 15:53

At the end of the Marian prayer, the Pope greeted various groups of pilgrims from Brazil, Italy, and Poland Photo: Vatican Media

In the Courts of Three Popes By Mary Ann Glendon (Image, 2024)

Pope Francis received four religious congregations that were celebrating their General Chapter in Rome

Around 12,000 pilgrims joined and listened to the Pope

Local Church•Pope Francis

Controversy in East Timor Over the Cost of the Papal Visit for Which the Pope Is Not to Blame

Despite the criticisms, the majority of Catholics in East Timor await Pope Francis’ arrival enthusiastically; he is the second Pontiff to visit the country after John Paul II’s visit in 1989. This visit is framed in the 25th anniversary of East Timor’s Independence, in which the Catholic Church played a fundamental role in the fight for human rights.

Aug 11, 2024 08:19

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Local Church•Pope Francis

In Face of Pope Francis’ Forthcoming Visit to Indonesia, Islamic Extremists Target Churches for Attacks

Indonesia, the nation with the world’s largest Muslim population, has been the scene of repeated attacks against churches and other religious minorities, such as the Ahmadiyya Muslims.

Aug 11, 2024 08:10

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Islam•Pope Francis

Pope to Afghan Muslims: «one cannot, in the name of God, encourage contempt for others, hatred and violence»

Speech of the Pope to representatives of the Association of the Afghan Community in Italy.

Aug 08, 2024 18:22

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General Audience•Pope Francis

How to conceive and give birth to Jesus? Pope Francis explains in catechesis

Pope’s General Audience, August 7, 2024 on «the Holy Spirit in the Incarnation of the Word».

Aug 08, 2024 18:19

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis•Vatican City•Virgin Mary

Pope Francis explains the miracle of the snowfall that gave birth to the first Marian church in the world

Pope’s Homily on the occasion of the Feast of the Dedication of the Pontifical Basilica of St. Mary Major and the Solemnity of Our Lady of the Snows

Aug 06, 2024 17:10

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What attitudes should we have before the miracle of the Eucharist? Pope Francis explains

Pope Francis expels founder of Sodalitium Christianae Vitae from Sodalitium

In An Interview, Pope Francis Talks About How Demanding It Is to Be Pope, His Dream to Go to China and How He Handles Criticisms

Pope Francis Promotes Sustainability With A New Solar Plant for The Vatican

The Papal Court and the Future of the Church

Discernment, formation and charity: the Pope’s 3 reflections to 4 religious congregations

Pope explains the harm of preconceived ideas and presumption

Controversy in East Timor Over the Cost of the Papal Visit for Which the Pope Is Not to Blame

In Face of Pope Francis’ Forthcoming Visit to Indonesia, Islamic Extremists Target Churches for Attacks

Pope to Afghan Muslims: «one cannot, in the name of God, encourage contempt for others, hatred and violence»

How to conceive and give birth to Jesus? Pope Francis explains in catechesis

Pope Francis explains the miracle of the snowfall that gave birth to the first Marian church in the world