Vatican
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Aide says Pope not to blame for countries bailing on migration compact
Nov 29, 2018
With several key countries opting out of the December adoption of the United Nations global migration compact, including the United States and Italy, some have wondered whether Pope Francis’s absence from the meeting might have impacted how many countries are willing to sign.
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Analysis: What is next for Curial reform?
Nov 29, 2018
The next gathering of the Council of Cardinals, also known as the C9, will take place Dec. 10-12. It will likely be the last meeting of the council as it is presently constituted.
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Pope visits ‘Pilgrimage of Russian Art’ exhibit in Vatican
Nov 28, 2018
Pope Francis on Tuesday visited the “Pilgrimage of Russian Art. From Dionysius to Malevich” exhibition showing in the Vatican’s Braccio di Carlo Magno
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Pope appoints new Bishop in Monterey, California (USA)
Nov 28, 2018
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Daniel E. Garcia, auxiliary bishop of Austin, TX, as Bishop of the Diocese of Monterey, California (USA)
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Pope at Mass: How do we want to meet the Lord?
Nov 28, 2018
Pope Francis says in his homily at Casa Santa Marta that it is wise to make an examination of conscience regarding how we want to present ourselves before the Lord when it is our time to meet him.
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Pope Francis at Mass: ‘Generosity enlarges the heart’
Nov 27, 2018
In his homily at Mass in the Casa Santa Marta on Monday, Pope Francis says Christians need to be generous towards the poor, and warns against the “disease of consumerism”.
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Vatican to host conference on addictions
Nov 27, 2018
A two-day conference in the Vatican will examine different aspects of addictions as well as possible treatments and prevention techniques.
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Memory of Pope Francis’ visit to Myanmar and Bangladesh
Nov 27, 2018
It was on 26 Nov., 2017, that Pope Francis flew from Rome on his apostolic journey to Myanmar and Bangladesh as a messenger of ‘Peace’.
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Pope Francis says Priests, Bishops should keep an open dialogue
Nov 27, 2018
In a meeting with seminarians Saturday, Pope Francis said it is necessary for priests to maintain an open and filial discussion with their bishop, since he is the unifying figure of the diocese.
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Pope at Angelus: ‘Jesus’ eternal kingdom founded on love’
Nov 26, 2018
Ahead of the Sunday Angelus prayer on the Solemnity of Christ the King, Pope Francis says Jesus came to establish an eternal kingdom which is founded on love and gives peace, freedom, and fullness of life.
Sunday Reflection
Jesus did not turn away from His mission
Today, Palm or Passion Sunday, is the first day of Holy Week, the high point of the Church’s year, climaxing in the Easter Triduum: Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday.