‘Let us feel ourselves spurred by the Holy Spirit to identify with courage new ways in the proclamation of the Gospel of vocation, to be men and women that, as watchmen (cf. Psalm 130:6), are able to receive the rays of light of a new dawn, in a renewed experience of faith and of passion for the Church and for the Kingdom of God.’

Jan 05, 2017 14:08

ZENIT Staff

Pope’s article in The New York Times: There Is Faith in Humor

“Generally, we priests tend to enjoy humor and even have a fair stock of jokes and amusing stories, which we are often quite good at telling, as well as being the object of them”, writes the Pope in the best-known newspaper in the United States

the Vatican formally launches his cause for beatification and canonization

The process of beatification of King Baudouin of Belgium officially begins: Vatican and Pope give their approval

In a statement released by the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, it was confirmed that the process officially began on December 17, 2024, with the establishment of a historical commission. This panel, comprising leading experts in Belgian history and archival research, is tasked with gathering and evaluating documentation related to King Baudouin’s life and deeds.

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Pope's Address to Special Olympics Delegation

Pope Francis' Condolences for Victims of Terrorist Attack on Mosque in Québec, Canada

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Pope's Congratulatory Message to New US President Donald J Trump

Pope's Address to Global Foundation

Pope to Young People: 'You Are in My Heart'

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Pope's Letter to Young People on Occasion of Presentation of Preparatory Document for Synod18

Pope's Pronounced Address to Participants of CEI Conference on Vocations, Sanctity

Pope Baptizes 28 Babies in Sistine Chapel (Full Text of Homily)

Pope's Prepared Address to Participants of CEI Conference on Vocations, Sanctity