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Regina Coeli: Pope appeals for Southeast Asia migrants

May 25, 2015

Following Mass on this Pentecost Sunday, Pope Francis at the Regina Coeli expressed serious concern over the plight of migrants in the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman sea in Southeast Asia
Pope: God's gifts blossom in those who welcome Holy Spirit

May 25, 2015

The gift of the Holy Spirit renews the earth. Pope Francis made this statement during Mass for Pentecost Sunday this morning in St. Peter's Basilica
Pope: Mgr Romero, following the example of Jesus, chose to be among his people, even at the cost of his life

May 25, 2015

During today’s Regina Coeli address, Pope Francis said that Oscar Romero, who was beatified yesterday in San Salvador, was “killed in odium fide while he was celebrating the Eucharist
Pope: The world needs men and women who are not closed in on themselves, but filled with the Holy Spirit

May 25, 2015

“The world needs men and women who are not closed in on themselves, but filled with the Holy Spirit,” said Pope Francis in today’s Mass in St Peter’s.
Pope Francis' message for 2015 World Mission Sunday

May 25, 2015

Below is the Vatican-provided text of Pope Francis' message for the 89th World Mission Sunday to be celebrated October 18, 2015:
Pope: Mother church does not exclude even the biggest sinner

May 25, 2015

During Pope Francis' Regina Coeli address, Francis drew the world's attention to the 'zealous pastor' and martyr, Archbishop Oscar Romero, who was beatified saturday in El Salvador.
Pope: Oscar Romero was a martyr who fought violence with love

May 25, 2015

On the day of Oscar Romero’s beatification in San Salvador, Pope Francis sent a letter to the current archbishop, praising the martyr for his courageous service to the poor amid widespread national violence.
Pope Francis' Bosnian visit to steer clear of Medjugorje

May 25, 2015

Pope Francis’ one-day trip to Bosnia and Herzegovina this June will not include a visit to Medjugorje, the location of controversial alleged Marian apparitions, according to a coordinator of the visit.
Pope: Respect creation – this is a must for every single Christian

May 25, 2015

Pope Francis used Sunday's feast of Pentecost – the descent of the Holy Spirit – as an occasion to remind Christians of their duty to care for and respect the earth.
A little boy asked Pope Francis: ‘What is peace?’

May 22, 2015

This question was part of a special question and answer session with the Bishop of Rome touching on a wide range of themes – from the link between greed and war, to arguments with siblings, and the role of religion in promoting peace in the world.