Vatican

• May the World Cup be a ‘feast of solidarity,’ Pope exhorts

  Jun 20, 2014

  In a video message Pope Francis sent for the start of the World Cup, he outlined the importance of good sportsmanship, stating that this attitude helps in building a more peaceful society.

  
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  Details of Pope’s Korean visit released

  Jun 20, 2014

  The Vatican delegation, appointed to study the details of the next scheduled visit of Francis from Aug 14 to 18, arrived in South Korea on June 9 and concluded its second visit on June 13.

  
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  Eucharist the 'bread of love', Pope says on Corpus Christi

  Jun 20, 2014

  During Mass for the feast of Corpus Christi, Pope Francis exhorted the faithful to avoid the “false bread” of the world, and to remember that God’s food truly satisfies.

  
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  The Church is a family formed by God :Pope

  Jun 19, 2014

  Pope Francis stressed the familial nature of the Church at his Wednesday General Audience, emphasizing God’s desire to form a people through fatherly love.

  
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  Pope invites Romans, pilgrims to Eucharistic procession

  Jun 17, 2014

  During his Sunday Angelus remarks reflecting on divine love, Pope Francis invited all the Romans and pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square to join in a Eucharistic procession later this week.

  
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  'Humble charity' overcomes corruption, Pope Francis preaches

  Jun 17, 2014

  Pope Francis on Monday denounced corruption among those in authority in politics, business, and the Church, urging Christians to overcome it through both service and charity.

  
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  New York archdiocese receives three new auxiliary bishops

  Jun 17, 2014

  Pope Francis on Saturday appointed three auxiliary bishops for the Archdiocese of New York, including one priest who ministered at Ground Zero after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

  
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  Europe is tired, must be rejuvenated: Pope Francis

  Jun 16, 2014

  In a visit to a community dedicated to serving the poor and needy, Pope Francis warned of the poverty of Europe which faces a declining birthrate, hidden forms of euthanasia, and high rates of unemployment.

  

• Singaporean named to Vatican financial watchdog agency

  Jun 13, 2014

  Pope Francis sacked the five-man board of the Vatican’s financial watchdog on June 5.

  
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  Pope prays for peace with Israeli and Palestinian presidents

  Jun 13, 2014

  Pope Francis welcomed the presidents of Israel and Palestine to the Vatican on Sunday evening for an unprecedented meeting of prayer, the “Invocation for Peace.”