Vatican
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Pope meets families of victims from deadly Bangladesh attack
Feb 24, 2017
Pope Francis met Wednesday morning with the families of nine of the victims of a terrorist attack which took place in Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, last summer.
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Pope Francis: Creation is a sign of hope – we have to take care of it
Feb 23, 2017
On Wednesday Pope Francis said creation has often suffered because of humanity’s sins and failings, stressing that we must take care of it because as Christians, we see signs of hope in Christ’s Resurrection in nature every day.
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Vatican to crack down on illegal sale of papal symbols, coat of arms
Feb 23, 2017
On Wednesday the Vatican announced plans to monitor with a more careful eye those who print official images of the Pope or the Holy See and sell them for profit, intervening with “appropriate action” when necessary.
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Banker under scrutiny after alleged misuse of Vatican financial system
Feb 23, 2017
A banker who allegedly used the Vatican Bank and other aspects of Holy See finances to manipulate the market for his bank stock price continues to be under investigation, as Italian authorities froze millions of euros in his personal assets on Tuesday.
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Pope Francis: Protecting migrants is a 'moral imperative'
Feb 22, 2017
On Tuesday Pope Francis said that it is our duty to defend the dignity of migrants, particularly by enacting just laws that offer protection to those forced to flee from dangerous or inhumane situations.
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Vatican, Jewish museum launch first joint-exhibit on the Menorah
Feb 22, 2017
The Vatican and the Jewish community in Rome are marking a new step in relations between the two religions by rolling out the first-ever joint exhibition focused entirely on the Menorah – an ancient symbol representing their shared roots.
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Pope prays for victims of terrorist attacks in Iraq and Pakistan
Feb 20, 2017
After leading the Angelus Sunday, Pope Francis prayed for all those affected by violence and war around the world, particularly the victims of recent terrorist attacks in Pakistan and Iraq, asking pilgrims to offer a moment of silence before leading them in praying the ‘Hail Mary.’
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Pope Francis: To love your enemies, prayer is a game-changer
Feb 20, 2017
The path to holiness and sainthood, Pope Francis said, requires imitating Christ by loving our enemies and praying for those who wrong us even when it is difficult.
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Pope Francis encourages meeting of popular movements in California
Feb 20, 2017
Pope Francis on Friday sent a message of encouragement to the hundreds of religious and community leaders participating in a meeting of popular moveme
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Pope: Want to reach humanity? Be open to God's grace
Feb 19, 2017
The Christian mission today means facing new challenges with simplicity, holiness, and openness to God, Pope Francis told an audience with the Marian Fathers on Saturday.
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.