Vatican
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Have Christians a future in the Middle East?
Apr 16, 2014
Christianity has its roots in the Middle East. In Palestine, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq and Egypt, Christians were the majority well before Islam arrived.
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British woman appointed by Pope to head Pontifical Academy
Apr 15, 2014
Pope Francis has appointed Lady Margaret Scotford Archer as president of a group of scholars dedicated to studying issues in the social sciences in order to offer reflection and advice to the leadership of the Church.
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Pope: Meditate on Christ's passion during Holy Week
Apr 15, 2014
In his Palm Sunday homily, Pope Francis urged the congregation to consider how their actions and attitudes reflected the various characters in the story of Jesus’ passion and death.
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Pope expresses solidarity, comfort for fire victims in Chile
Apr 15, 2014
Pope Francis voiced his spiritual closeness to all those affected by the fire in Valparaíso, Chile, that so far has left 12 dead and has destroyed some 2,000 homes.
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Pope Francis warns against the dictatorship of narrow thought
Apr 11, 2014
In his daily homily Pope Francis cautioned faithful against idealizing one’s own way of thinking and encouraged them to be vigilant in prayer, noting that a closed mind leaves no room for God.
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Rwanda needs healing and reconciliation
Apr 10, 2014
Just days before Rwanda was to begin a weeklong period of official mourning to mark the 20th anniversary of its genocide, Pope Francis urged the country’s bishops to be resolute in continuing the work of healing and reconciliation.
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Our lives should have the flavor of the Gospel, Pope observes
Apr 10, 2014
During his general audience Pope Francis began a new catechesis on the gifts of the Holy Spirit, drawing specific attention to wisdom and noting that it illuminates our actions and draws us closer to God.
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Pope mourns 'brutal killing' of priest, urges end to violence
Apr 10, 2014
In comments made following his general audience address, Pope Francis lamented the killing of a Jesuit priest in Syria, and appealed to the country’s leaders to foster peace and respect human dignity.
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Pope Francis to make two pastoral visits over summer
Apr 09, 2014
This coming summer, Pope Francis will make two pastoral visits inside of Italy, following two previous trips to the Italian cities of Assisi and Lampedusa.
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Francis documentary to be shown at John Paul II Film Festival
Apr 09, 2014
The documentary “Francis: The Pope of the New World” will be shown on the big screen for the first time during the John Paul II International Film Festival, being held April 3-12 in Miami.
Sunday Reflection
Our lives should reflect the Spirit
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Philip Tay, OCD