Vatican
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Is the Pope's challenge to America having an anti-Francis effect?
Jul 27, 2015
Most Americans have a favorable view of Pope Francis, but an apparent decline in their numbers may be due to his implicit challenge to American culture, one observer has said.
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Accept forgiveness, do not despair
Jul 24, 2015
Pope Francis on Friday, July 10 told Bolivian inmates that he too is a sinner who has experienced the merciful love of God, and encouraged them not to fall into despair but to accept forgiveness and to sustain themselves with prayer.
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Laudato Si and Agricultural Stewardship
Jul 24, 2015
Much has been made of Laudato Si (The Care of Our Common Home) and its harsh critique of unbridled fossil fuel consumption, which Pope Francis argues has directly contributed to climatic changes that affect the poor and the vulnerable most perniciously.
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Last hope: Little Sisters of the Poor appeal to Supreme Court
Jul 24, 2015
After a federal appeals court ruled that the Little Sisters of the Poor must obey the federal contraception mandate, the sisters have announced that they are appealing to the Supreme Court.
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What Pope Francis might be planning to tell the UN in New York
Jul 24, 2015
At a meeting with U.S. mayors at the Vatican this week, Pope Francis hinted at themes he could discuss with the United Nations during his September visit to the states.
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Want to walk with Pope Francis? Then take this pledge
Jul 24, 2015
Catholics in Washington, D.C. are hoping a new charity pledge will go viral like last year’s “Ice Bucket Challenge,” but there’s a new twist – this pledge is for Pope Francis.
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Pope calls on Paraguay’s women to build the future
Jul 23, 2015
Saying Mass at the Marian shrine of Caacupe on Saturday, July 11, Pope Francis reflected that it is the task of the “women, wives and mothers” of Paraguay to keep alive their nation’s faith and heritage.
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Pope tells sick children they are close to Jesus
Jul 23, 2015
There is one way to annoy Jesus, Pope Francis said on Saturday: Keep the children from coming to him.
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Don't forget how Christianity shaped you
Jul 23, 2015
In a meeting at the Cathedral of La Paz in Bolivia, Pope Francis urged civil authorities to respect religious freedom in order to allow Christians to play their part in civil life.
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No one should be discarded, Pope Francis advocates for the poor
Jul 23, 2015
Giving in to despair when confronted with life’s difficulties only leads to an individualistic attitude that discards others, Pope Francis said Thursday, July 9, explaining that, with Jesus, no one is ever left out or excluded.



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