Vatican
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Fr Timothy Radciffe appointed to Vatican post
May 21, 2015
Pope Francis has named Dominican priest Fr Timothy Radcliffe as a consultor of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, Vatican Radio announced on May 16.
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Tighter security at papal audience as officials test new plans
May 21, 2015
The police presence was noticeably heavier for the regular weekly papal audience on May 13, as Vatican and Italian police forces introduced new security arrangements.
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Pope Francis on education of children: 'It is time for parents to return from their exile'
May 21, 2015
Pope Francis continued his series of catechesis on the family at today's General Audience in St. Peter's Square
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Pope Francis to parents: Come out of 'exile' and educate your children
May 21, 2015
In his general audience Pope Francis spoke of the essential role parents play in educating their children – a role he said has been usurped by so-called experts who have taken the place of parents and rendered them fearful of making any correction
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Pope Francis urges reflection on 'final farewell' from earthly life
May 20, 2015
Everyone would do well to reflect on their "final farewell" from earthly life and on whether they are prepared to entrust themselves and all they will leave behind to God, said Pope Francis
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Pope Francis: Are you ready for your final goodbye?
May 20, 2015
In his homily Tuesday Pope Francis focused on many different “goodbyes” that happen during life, and asked whether attendees were ready for the final, most important farewell before going to the Father
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Vatican Spokesman explains Pope's 'Angel of Peace' gift to President Abbas
May 19, 2015
Pope Francis' invitation to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to become "an angel of peace" has made headlines around the world
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Francis meets with Curia leaders ahead of jubilee year
May 19, 2015
Pope Francis presided this morning over a meeting with the prefects and presidents of the various Congregations and Pontifical Councils of the Holy See. According to the Vatican, the private meeting was in regards to the Jubilee Year of Mercy
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Will Francis build on Benedict's legacy when he visits the US?
May 18, 2015
Pope Francis will remain within the tradition of previous papal visits to the U.S. when he comes to the east coast this autumn said Bishop Jaime Soto of Sacramento, who added that the Pope's voyage would build upon Benedict XVI's papacy if he addresses the environment.
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Pope Francis reminds Christians to have a festive faith
May 18, 2015
Speaking to vowed religious, Pope Francis said Christianity must be festive. He praised the special nourishing power of a nun’s smile.
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