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Pope Francis dedicates month of June to prayers for migrants and refugees

Jun 04, 2015

With no end in sight to the migrants making the perilous journey across the Mediterranean, it has been announced that Pope Francis is dedicating his general prayer intention for June, to the welcome and respect of refugees and migrants wherever they seek shelter
Pope: Failures are par for the course toward salvation

Jun 03, 2015

The road to salvation may be pitted with failures, but God uses them and overturns them to manifest his love for his people, said Pope Francis.
Financial transparency serves the Church's mission, says Vatican official

Jun 03, 2015

In an interview, the director of the Vatican's financial watchdog stressed that the Holy See has pursued the goal of adopting international standards for financial transparency in accord with the Church's mission, and not to merely seek adherence to international standards.
Pope Francis to Sarajevo faithful: I come to you as a messenger of peace

Jun 03, 2015

“I am preparing myself to come among you as a fraterna messenger of peace, to express to everyone - to everyone! - my respect and friendship.”
For upcoming Sarajevo visit, Pope Francis makes peace his mission statement

Jun 03, 2015

Pope Francis sent his greetings to the people of Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in a video message that emphasized the motto of his upcoming visit: “Peace be with you.”
A history of little miracles – behind Pope Francis' devotion to St. Therese

Jun 03, 2015

Pope Francis on several occasions has spoken of his strong devotion to the Little Flower saint as well as his habit of asking her for favors: favors, his former press secretary says, which have often come in the form little miracles.
Vatican publishes Pope's itinerary for Turin

Jun 02, 2015

Here below is the Vatican-released itinerary of Pope Francis' June 21-22 visit to Turin, Italy.
Pope Francis to ‘Children’s Train:’ Love of God never leaves us

Jun 02, 2015

On Saturday May 30, Pope Francis met with 200 children who were the participants in the annual ‘Children’s Train,’ sponsored by the Pontifical Council for Culture in association with the Italian national railway.
Pope: In failure, God’s love triumphs

Jun 02, 2015

“The path of our redemption is a path of many failures. Even that last one, that of the cross, is one of scandal. But it is precisely there where love conquers.”
Pope Francis’ meeting with participants of the ‘Children’s Train’

Jun 02, 2015

On Saturday, Pope Francis met with 200 children who were participants in the annual "Children’s Train," sponsored by the Pontifical Council for Culture in association with the Italian national railway.