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Pope Francis at canonization Mass: 'Jesus is radical'

Oct 15, 2018

"Jesus is radical,” Pope Francis said in his homily at the canonization of Pope Paul VI, Oscar Romero, and five other new saints.
Vatican Conference on Peace Journalism: Empathy, not only sympathy

Oct 15, 2018

In a world in which bad news floods the media, the Vatican Dicastery for Communication holds a Conference on ‘Peace Journalism’, promoting this concept – along with the peace that comes with it.
Pope Francis visits Benedict XVI on eve of canonizations

Oct 15, 2018

Pope Francis paid a visit on Saturday evening to the Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI, in the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery where he lives in the Vatican Gardens.
Pope at Angelus gives thanks for participation in canonization Mass

Oct 15, 2018

Following the Canonization Mass for seven new saints, including Pope Paul VI and Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero, Pope Francis prayed the Angelus and thanked those present for their participation.
Canonization: Who are the other 5 new Saints?

Oct 15, 2018

While much attention at Sunday’s canonization was focused on Paul VI and Oscar Romero, another five people were recognized saints by Pope Francis.
Pope: ‘May believers be builders of bridges and artisans of peace’

Oct 15, 2018

Pope Francis has sent a message to participants at the “Bridges of Peace” meeting organized by the Community of St. Egidio. This years' event takes place in the Italian city of Bologna from 14 to 16 October .
Canonization Mass: Signs and symbols of sanctity

Oct 15, 2018

Pope Francis canonizes seven new saints during Mass in St Peter’s Square in a ceremony filled with verbal and non-verbal messages.
Will Bishops push for clarity on the synod’s procedural rules?

Oct 15, 2018

Recent changes to canon law have left some bishops attending the 2018 Synod of Bishops uncertain about the meeting’s procedural rules.
Pope: contempt for life is the origin of all the evil in the world

Oct 12, 2018

Speaking of the commandment "do not kill", Francis asked, "how can an act that does away with innocent and defenseless life in its origin be therapeutic, civil or simply human ".I ask you: is it right to “take out” a human life to resolve a problem? Is it right to hire an assassin to resolve a problem?".
Synod: accompanying the choices of young people by offering ‘higher’ goals

Oct 12, 2018

Some auditors highlighted the inadequacy of an ecclesial proposal centred on ethical theism against the profound thirst for the spirit among the young people the opportunity of looking up at higher goals.