Pope Francis ordains priests at Mass in Bangladesh
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis reflected on the nature and goals of the priesthood in his homily at Mass on Friday
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Pope Francis tells bishops to be close to the laity
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis has urged the bishops of Bangladesh to cultivate their relationship with the laity and to be close to them, especially
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Pope Francis receives President of Sierra Leone
Pope Francishas received in audience Ernest Bai Boroma, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone. The cordial conversation that took place on
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Pope addresses Pacific Islands Forum leaders
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis on Saturday shared the concerns of island, coastal and fishing communities, and called for global cooperation,
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Vatican Weekend for November 12th, 2017
Vatican Weekend for November 12th, 2017 features our weekly reflection on the Sunday Gospel reading, “There’s more in the Sunday
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Pope Francis meets ‘The Elders’ to discuss global concerns
Pope Francis had a private meeting at Santa Marta on Monday afternoon with members of The Elders, an independent group of global
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Pope sends video-message to pilgrims in Fatima for end of Centenary celebrations
Vatican Radio) Pope Francis sent a video-message to pilgrims gathered in Fatima to mark the closing of the Centenary of the Fatima Apparitions. “Never be afraid, God
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Homily of Pope Francis’Canonization Mass for 35 new saints
(Vatican Radio) Inviting all faithful to practice Christian love every day, Pope Francis on Sunday canonized 35 new saints, nearly all of them
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Pope Francis: Well-trained priests vital for mission of the Church
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis on Saturday received participants of an International Conference promoted by the Congregation for Clergy, telling them that “renewal
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Pope to focus on “fake news” in message for World Communications Day 2018
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis will focus on the harmful effects of fake news against journalism for peace, in his message for peace
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Pope meets Italian mayors, municipalities
(Vatican Radio) The image of a city that the New Jerusalem evokes is one of a human society that is
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Pope sets up new Institute for Marriage and Family Sciences
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis has set up a new Pontifical institute for the study of marriage and the family, replacing
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Pope prays for Mexican earthquake victims
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis at his weekly General Audience on Wednesday expressed his closeness to the people of Mexico after the country was hit
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Pope at Mass: ‘Pray for leaders despite their mistakes’
(Vatican Radio) As Christians we must pray for our elected leaders, even if we don’t agree with their politics. That
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Pope urges Japanese Bishops to build on the memory of their martyrs
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis has urged Christians in Japan to face current challenges bearing in mind the witness of their many martyrs. In a
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Pope prays for families who are suffering
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis on Saturday asked the faithful to join him in prayer for all families “who are feeling the effects of unemployment
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Pope Francis returns to Vatican from Colombia visit
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis has returned to the Vatican at the end of his five day apostolic visit to Colombia.
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Pope Francis injured in Colombia
Pope Francis sustained minor injuries on Sunday when he lost his balance and bumped his head against a vehicle barrier
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Happy Birthday Blessed Mother!
“Behold, the virgin shall be with child and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel.” Matthew 1:23 We
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Pope sends condolences on the death of Card Murphy O’Connor
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis has sent a telegramme of condolence to the Archbishop of Westminster, Cardinal Vincent Nichols on the
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Murphy O’Connor, former leader of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales, dies at 85
(Vatican Radio) Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor, former Archbishop of Westminster (Great Britain), died on Friday at the age of 85. The Archbishop
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Pope Francis appeals for World Day of Prayer for Care of Creation
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis on Wednesday appealed for “a respectful and responsible attitude towards Creation” ahead of the third World
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Pope to Catholic lawmakers: heed Church’s moral, social teaching
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis received a group of lawmakers on Sunday, who are in Rome for a meeting of the International Catholic Legislators
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Pope Francis: prayers for flood victims in Bangladesh, India, Nepal
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis offered prayers on Sunday for the victims of massive flooding in Bangladesh, Nepal, and northern India
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Pope and WCC leaders discuss ecumenism, ecology, economic justice
(Vatican Radio) Leaders of the World Council of Churches have expressed gratitude for a “very constructive and fruitful meeting with Pope Francis”
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