Papal Cyprus and Greece visit
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Catholic-Coptic joint declaration: An important ecumenical milestone
May 10, 2017
Pope Francis and Coptic Pope Tawadros II sign a common declaration during the papal visit to Cairo on April 28th and 29th 2017.
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Christians and Muslims called to build a new civilisation of peace
May 05, 2017
In a powerful speech to an international conference for peace in Cairo on April 28, Pope Francis called on Christian and Muslim religious leaders thro
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A trip of unity and fraternity
May 05, 2017
Pope Francis began a two-day visit to Cairo Apr 28-29, by speaking at a gathering organised by Egypt’s al-Azhar University, Sunni Islam’s highest institute of learning.
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True faith means loving others to the extreme
May 05, 2017
The only kind of fanaticism that is acceptable to God is being fanatical about loving and helping others, Pope Francis said on his final day in Egypt.
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Pope tells Egypt religious to never fear or flee from the cross
May 05, 2017
Pope Francis told Egypt’s priests and religious to never be discouraged or fear the challenges of their ministry, and warned against seven key temptations he said can keep them from being faithful to the Lord in their daily tasks.
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Pope: My journey to Egypt to promote dialogue and hope for peace
May 03, 2017
At the general audience, Francis retraces his visit last week. Peace that "is built through education, the formation of wisdom, of a humanism that comprehends the religious dimension as an integral part, and our relationship with God". The "healthy secularism" of the state.
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“By saying - Salam aleikum -Francis has touched our hearts”
May 03, 2017
Professor Mohammad Sammak, the only Muslim to have participated in two Synods, is convinced the meeting in Cairo has marked a fundamental starting point. He emphasizes the importance of the Pope’s Arabic greetings
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Egyptian Catholics: Papal trip was ‘morale boost’ after Palm Sunday massacre
May 02, 2017
Pope Francis said the country has a special role to play in "vanquishing all violence and terrorism."
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New head of Knights of Malta to lead reform efforts
May 02, 2017
Fra' Giacomo Dalla Torre will work on constitutional reform 'that will address potential institutional weaknesses'
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The Pope’s Egypt visit leaves a major issue in the air: Giulio Regeni
May 02, 2017
As the Pope flew back from Egypt where he met General al-Sisi, the very first thing he was asked about on the in-flight press conference was the case of Giulio Regeni, the young Italian graduate student who was tortured to death in Egypt last year. Major questions have been raised about the involvement of the Egyptian authorities.
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.