Vatican
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Poland: Pope appoints Auxiliary of Kielce
Nov 09, 2017
Pope Francis on November 8, 2017, appointed as Auxiliary of the Diocese of Kielce, Poland, Rev. Andrzej Kaleta, currently episcopal vicar for the permanent formation of the clergy, assigning him the titular see of Massita.
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Two named to dicastery for laity, family and life
Nov 09, 2017
Pope Francis on November 7, 2017, appointed two under-secretaries for the Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life:
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Pope: Mass is for the Eucharist, not pictures, put the phone away
Nov 09, 2017
On Wednesday, a fiery Pope Francis chastised those who spend Mass talking to others, looking at their phone or even taking pictures during papal liturgies, saying these are distractions that take focus away from the “heart of the Church,” which is the Eucharist.
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Pope meets Egypt's Muslim leader Ahmed al-Tayeb
Nov 08, 2017
No details of the private encounter were released, but the meeting marked the second trip to the Vatican in two years by Egypt’s top Muslim leader.
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Pope: Those who lose the ability to feel loved by God lose everything
Nov 08, 2017
God's initiative is gratuitous, salvation is gratuitous, the Lord "does not ask for anything in return": "Only love, fidelity, as He is love and He is faithful." "Salvation is not bought".
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New book reveals details of John Paul I’s death
Nov 07, 2017
A new book discloses details about the death of Pope John Paul I – who died in 1978 after just 33 days in office – and conclusive evidence that his death was the result of a heart attack, as previously thought.
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‘Ecumenical Mass’ rumours are ‘utterly false’, Vatican says
Nov 07, 2017
Archbishop Arthur Roche and Vatican spokesman Greg Burke both denied the rumours
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Pope Francis meets 'The Elders' to discuss global concerns
Nov 07, 2017
Pope Francis meets at the Casa Santa Marta with members of 'The Elders', who are marking the 10th anniversary of their foundation by Nelson Mandela
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Pope Francis says he urged fellow cardinals to back Benedict XVI in 2005 conclave
Nov 07, 2017
Ratzinger was 'the only man with the stature, the wisdom and the necessary experience', Pope Francis said
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Pope at Mass: God's gifts are irrevocable
Nov 07, 2017
When God calls us, that call remains our whole 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.