Vatican
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Markets cannot be the answer to economic inequities
Jan 23, 2015
The world cannot wait for an economic system that will cause poverty to fix itself, Pope Francis said.
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Why should children suffer?
Jan 23, 2015
When a young girl broke down in tears asking Francis why children suffer, the Pope put aside his prepared speech and spoke off the cuff.
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Pope Francis shoutout to March for Life: 'Every Life is a Gift'
Jan 23, 2015
As massive crowds of pro-life advocates gathered for the March for Life in Washington, D.C., Pope Francis on Thursday tweeted a short message of support.
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Pius XII helped Jews in Rome – and an Italian historian has the evidence
Jan 23, 2015
An Italian historian has found evidence that Venerable Pius XII’s order to open the doors to Jewish refugees was delivered to two enclosed monasteries in Rome, “L’Osservatore Romano” wrote on Wednesday.
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Pope Francis decries Charlie Hebdo motivated attacks in Niger
Jan 22, 2015
Pope Francis condemned deadly protests in Niger during which dozens of churches were torched over the weekend, stressing that religious motives do not justify violence.
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Francis likely to bring up poverty in his expected UN visit in New York
Jan 22, 2015
According to the Vatican's Observer to the United Nations, Pope Francis is likely to address the issue of poverty before the international body, a speech that is anticipated in the proposed schedule for his upcoming US trip.
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Pope: Big families bring hope – not poverty
Jan 22, 2015
Pope Francis has rejected the “simplistic” belief that large families are among the causes of poverty, stressing that economic systems which create a culture of waste are to blame.
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Financial appointment at Vatican signals continuity in reform, transparency
Jan 22, 2015
Tommaso Di Ruzza was appointed Wednesday as the new director of the Vatican’s Authority for Financial Information, filling the post left vacant Nov. 19, when the previous director, Rene Bruelhart, was made president of the Authority’s board of directors.
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'Given the new situation, a papal trip to Cuba would be hoped for'
Jan 21, 2015
Following the Vatican-brokered restoration of relations between the US and Cuba, a visit of Pope Francis to the island should be “expected and welcomed,” according to the Vatican's emeritus Secretary of State.
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Africa, South America trips in Pope's sights for next two years
Jan 21, 2015
Pope Francis has revealed that he hopes to make extensive voyages to Africa and Latin America in the next two years.
Sunday Reflection
Our lives should reflect the Spirit
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Philip Tay, OCD