Pope: Spirit's surprises are way to happiness

May 20, 2013

Around 200,000 pilgrims packed St. Peter’s Square to celebrate Pentecost with Pope Francis, who called on them to be open to “God’s surprises” because they bring true happiness.

Church to celebrate St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi

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Pope: Gossip is like slapping Jesus

Pope Francis spoke today about how gossip by Christians is a “slap” to Jesus “in the person of his children.”

Pope ties Church movements Mass to Pentecost

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Pope tells story of bishop who felt 'unworthy'

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Cardinal O’Malley urges Ireland to stand up to abortion lobby

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Russian Orthodox head meets China’s Xi Jinping

The head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kir....

Pope wants full union with Coptic Orthodox Church

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For confused and ignorant Christians, an ‘Allah’ fact sheet

Churches in Southeast Asia’s third largest economy were sent an “Allah” fact sheet today by the Christian Federation of Malaysia (....

Muslim lawyers see red over Christian 'Allah' prayer poster on Facebook

An evangelical church group’s Facebook message calling Christians to pray for “Allah’s blessings” on the country has riled up a group of Muslim lawyers who are demanding state Islamic bodies act against what they have branded a “criminal” offence against their creed.

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