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Far from home? Spider-Man drops in at the papal audience
Jun 23, 2021
A different type of participant dropped in on Pope Francis' general audience at the Vatican on Wednesday - none other then your friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man.
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Pope Francis to elderly: The Church needs your prayers like ‘a deep breath’
Jun 23, 2021
There is no “retirement” from spreading the faith, Pope Francis said in a message to grandparents on Tuesday, adding that the prayers of the elderly are needed by the Church and the world.
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Pope Francis receives crucifix made from wood salvaged after Beirut blast
Jun 23, 2021
A Lebanese priest has given Pope Francis a crucifix made from wood salvaged after the devastating explosion in Beirut last summer, ahead of the pope’s Lebanon meeting on July 1.
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US Bishops express support for Pope’s appeal for Lebanon
Jun 23, 2021
The Bishops of the United States join their voices to that of Pope Francis in appealing for prayers and support for the people of Lebanon, as the Middle Eastern nation faces an ongoing economic and political crisis.
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Mandalay Archbishop: Myanmar people grateful for Pope's support
Jun 23, 2021
Archbishop Marco Tin Win of Mandalay says people of all religions in Myanmar appreciate the Pope’s support for them and for a return to peace and democracy.
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Pope to grant Plenary Indulgences on World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly
Jun 23, 2021
On the occasion of the First World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly, Pope Francis grants Plenary Indulgences to grandparents, the elderly and all the faithful who participate “motivated by a true spirit of penance and charity.”
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Gambetti: Masses at St. Peter's attentive to needs of the faithful
Jun 23, 2021
The Cardinal Archpriest of Saint Peter's Basilica outlines the recent norms on morning celebrations in the Vatican Basilica, recalling that liturgical services are not private functions and that it is more than appropriate for priests to concelebrate. He also clarifies exceptions and the need to accommodate legitimate requests from priests and groups of faithful, both for the Rite in its ordinary and extraordinary forms.
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Two localities in Sabah, one in Kelantan under EMCO from June 25 Friday
Jun 23, 2021
One locality in Kelantan and two in Sabah will be placed under the enhanced movement control order beginning Friday (June 25), after health authoritie
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Seoul rewards the missionary of workers on society's margins
Jun 23, 2021
To the Irish Fr. Donal O'Keeffe has been awarded the recognition of being "immigrant of the year". Since the 1980s he has dedicated himself to helping the less skilled workers living in the slums. His story: "Today the country has changed; poverty is more hidden, but people feel even more isolated".
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Catholic teen in Colorado works toward Gold Award by serving single mothers
Jun 23, 2021
A Catholic teen in Colorado is hoping to earn the Gold Award, the highest award a Girl Scout can earn, by serving at a Catholic home for single mother
Sunday Reflection
From mere productivity to wholehearted fruitfulness
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with the Editor