Vatican
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Pope Francis' prayer intention for December: 'For the elderly'
Dec 05, 2017
Pope Francis on Monday released a video message accompanying his prayer intention for the month of December, which this month is “For the elderly.”
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Confessors do not make noise, but miracles
Dec 05, 2017
Letter from Cardinal Piacenza to all Confessors
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Not just Rohingya: Pope Francis’ message to Myanmar and Bangladesh
Dec 05, 2017
News coverage overly focused on "saying / not saying" the word Rohingya. The Pope avoids trial by media, opting to outline constructive paths of hope. Full citizenship for dozens of ethnic groups and a development based on human dignity. The unity between the young and the different ethnic groups, admired by Buddhists and Muslims.
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Pope: “Be attentive and vigilant” so as not to be “lost in our sins and our infidelities”
Dec 04, 2017
Advent begins, a time “given to us to welcome the Lord who comes to meet us, to verify our desire for God, and to look ahead and prepare for the return of Christ." “Jesus exhorts us to pay attention and to watch, to be ready to welcome him upon his return.”
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Vatican continues annual Christmas raffle for charity
Dec 04, 2017
Proceeds to go directly to causes chosen by the pope
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Pope concludes apostolic visit to Myanmar, Bangladesh
Dec 04, 2017
Pope Francis flew back to Rome from Dhaka airport Saturday afternoon, concluding his 21st foreign visit outside of Italy that took him to Myanmar and Bangladesh.
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Pope: With China "we must go step by step gently, slowly”
Dec 04, 2017
During his return flight to Rome, where he landed at 9.40 pm (local time), Pope Francis spoke with journalists. Answering the question of one reporters, he said that with China "we must go step by step gently, slowly, with patience. The doors to the heart are open."
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Pope tells the fearless youth of Bangladesh that God’s wisdom strengthens hope
Dec 04, 2017
A enthusiastic Pope Francis met with about seven thousand young people and students at Dhaka's Notre Dame College on Saturday afternoon, the last even
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The eyes of religious who serve with joy are 'indescribable'
Dec 03, 2017
In a classic off-the-cuff speech to priests and religious in Bangladesh, Pope Francis said it's sad to see unhappy consecrated people, but he loves looking into the eyes of elderly religious who have spent their lives serving in joy, which is the essence of their vocation.
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Papal visit: Francis stresses religious harmony and generosity towards the Rohingya
Dec 01, 2017
Francis wants the international community to take political and material steps to help Bangladesh immediately. “This was seen in a particularly eloquent way in the common reaction of indignation that followed last year’s brutal terrorist attack here in Dhaka, and in the clear message sent by the nation’s religious authorities that the most holy name of God can never be invoked to justify hatred and violence against our fellow human beings.”
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.