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Pope at Audience: The humble and poor bear witness to Jesus’ birth
Feb 12, 2025
Continuing his catechetical series on “Jesus our Hope” at the weekly General Audience, Pope Francis reflects on the birth of Jesus in a stable in Bethlehem, saying it opens our hearts to wonder and joyful proclamation.
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Saint John Paul II National Shrine to host exhibit on the Shroud of Turin during Lent
Feb 12, 2025
Beginning on March 5, the first day of Lent, and running through Easter Sunday, April 20, the Saint John Paul II National Shrine in Washington, D.C., will host an exhibit called “‘Lord, You Could Not Love Me More!’: Saint John Paul II and the Shroud of Turin.”
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Pope asks Catholics to pray every day for peace
Feb 12, 2025
At the General Audience, Pope Francis reiterates his constant appeal for peace. “Pray for peace, do penance for peace," he urges.
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Pope Francis supports U.S. Bishops in migrant advocacy
Feb 12, 2025
Pope Francis addresses a letter to the bishops of the United States, expressing his support for their efforts to protect the rights and dignity of migrants.
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Cardinal Cupich welcomes Pope's letter to US Bishops on migration
Feb 12, 2025
In an interview with Vatican Media, Cardinal Blase Cupich reacts to Pope Francis' letter to United States Bishops in which he expresses support for their ministry in defence of the rights of migrants. The Cardinal points out that the protection and advocacy for the dignity of migrants is "the preeminent urgency at this moment" in U.S. history.
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Giving voice to the suffering Church in Ukraine
Feb 12, 2025
Ever since the beginning of the war, the Catholic Media Centre has reported on the activities of the Church in Ukraine and provided spiritual assistance to people who are experiencing the tragedy of war. Sr. Alina Petrauskaite, Director of the Centre’s portal, speaks about the initiatives aimed at helping alleviate the suffering of mothers and wives, after the loss of their loved ones at the front, and at assisting those who want to return to the Church.
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St. Teresa of Kolkata feast added to global Church calendar
Feb 12, 2025
Pope Francis honors legacy of love and service of the founder of Missionaries of Charity religious congregation
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Cardinal Roche: ‘Beacon of hope’ St. Teresa recalled in liturgical texts
Feb 12, 2025
As the Dicastery for Divine Worship releases the decree inscribing St. Teresa of Calcutta in the General Roman Calendar, Cardinal Prefect Arthur Roche explains the liturgical texts for her feast day on September 5 and praises the humble example of service of the woman known in life as Mother Teresa.
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Macau church promotes Christian values among youth
Feb 12, 2025
Young people participated in a role-play as first Christians to understand the persecution the early Church faced
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Pope to Paris Summit: Ensure human oversight of AI decision making
Feb 12, 2025
Pope Francis sends a message to French President Emmanuel Macron for the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit taking place in Paris, reiterating the urgent necessity of "safeguarding a space for proper human control over the choices made by artificial intelligence programmes.”



Sunday Reflection
Jesus calls us to be courageous and embrace risks
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Andrew Kooi
