Vatican
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Gift, forgiveness are the essence of God’s glory, Pope says at Angelus
Mar 18, 2024
Pope Francis reflects on the Gospel of the Fifth Sunday of Lent during his weekly Angelus address.
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Pope expresses relief over kidnapped released in Haiti, prays for those still held
Mar 18, 2024
During the Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis expresses satisfaction over the release of a teacher and four of six religious kidnapped in Haiti. He appeals for the release of those still held, and he offers prayers for war-torn Ukraine, Palestine and Israel, South Sudan, and Syria.
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Pope to Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital: 'Your work is a mission'
Mar 18, 2024
Welcoming the community of the “Pope’s Hospital” in the Paul VI Hall Pope Francis encourages them to continue their “blessed work” of curing ill children from across the world.
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Pope recalls importance of Holy Week in leaving lasting mark on our lives
Mar 18, 2024
In a video message to the Confraternities of Mérida, Spain, Pope Francis recalls how Holy Week is "a time of grace" to be dedicated to prayer and to our brothers and sisters most in need.
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Pope deeply saddened by death of Patriarch Neofit of Bulgaria
Mar 18, 2024
The Pope sends his heartfelt condolences to Metropolitan Yoan, the Holy Synod and the Bulgarian Orthodox Church for the passing away of Patriarch Neofit.
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God never tires of forgiving
Mar 16, 2024
Confession, the Sacrament of God’s forgiveness, allows us to start again on the journey of new life that began with our Baptism, Pope Francis said during a penitential liturgy recently.
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Church’s efforts to safeguard minors must not wane
Mar 15, 2024
Pope Francis encourages the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors to continue helping the Church safeguard minors and vulnerable people by ensuring a climate of listening and respect.
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Religions must work together for brighter future
Mar 15, 2024
War, faith, and interreligious dialogue were some of the themes touched on by Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam, the Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Elders, at a recent summit in Rome.
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Pope Francis indicates ten themes for Synod Study Groups
Mar 15, 2024
Pope Francis sends a letter to Cardinal Mario Grech, the Secretary General of the General Secretariat of the Synod, and outlines ten discussion points that Study Groups will examine ahead of the second Synod session in October 2024.
Sunday Reflection
Embracing Divine Mercy: A call to transformation
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