Vatican

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  Pope: Reject hatred and vengeance, carry out acts of peace

  Oct 19, 2015

  Speaking ahead of the Angelus at the conclusion of the Holy Mass on Sunday, Pope Francis appealed once again for peace in the Holy Land.

  
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  Pope Francis: Four new saints point to humility – not worldly power

  Oct 19, 2015

  On Sunday Pope Francis canonized four new saints, whose greatest legacy he said was their tireless imitation of Jesus in humble service to others, which is something each of us are asked to emulate.

  
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  Pope prays for peace in the Holy Land amid escalating violence

  Oct 19, 2015

  Following multiple knife attacks in the Holy Land this weekend, Pope Francis has appealed for courage and strength in bringing an end to violence and the desire for revenge.

  
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  In his message to FAO, pope calls for action against hunger and poverty

  Oct 19, 2015

  The Holy Father on World Food Day sent a message to José Graziano da Silva, director general of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). This year, the event focused on ‘Social Protection and Agriculture: Breaking the Cycle of Rural Poverty’.

  
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  Pope Francis: A disciple's only power is the Cross

  Oct 18, 2015

  Pope Francis presided over celebrations marking 50 years since the establishment of the Synod of Bishops, in which he reflected on the role of the syn

  
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  The miracle behind the canonization of the parents of St Therese of Lisieux

  Oct 18, 2015

  Seven-year-old Carmen has an extraordinary story. Because of her Blessed Louis Martin and Zelie Guerin, the parents of Saint Therese of Lisieux, will be canonized this Sunday in Saint Peter's Square.

  
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  Pope makes secret stop at new dorms for Rome’s homeless

  Oct 17, 2015

  After the Oct 15 night synod session Pope Francis didn’t go back to his residence at the St Martha house as usual, but instead decided to pop by the Vatican’s new dormitory for homeless men.

  
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  Synod turns to more tough issues

  Oct 16, 2015

  The Synod of Bishops is debating the third part of the Instrumentum Laboris, on “The Mission of the Family Today,” which includes some of the most delicate issues.

  
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  Pope’s morning homily: God’s love is free

  Oct 16, 2015

  God’s love is free, so don’t try to be a controller of salvation, Pope Francis stressed this during his daily morning Mass at Casa Santa Marta.

  
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  Don't 'regionalize' Church teaching on marriage, says Irish archbishop at synod

  Oct 16, 2015

  Catholic teaching on marriage and the family is universal, not something local bishops’ conferences can decide for themselves.