Vatican
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Pope gives 300 umbrellas to Rome's homeless amid downpour
Feb 06, 2015
After several days of rain and dreary weather that has not yet cleared, the Vatican’s papal almoner has distributed 300 umbrellas to homeless persons around Rome on behalf of Pope Francis.
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Pope: A good father knows how to chastise without belittling, knows how to forgive and tirelessly protect
Feb 05, 2015
" A good father knows how to wait and knows how to forgive, from the depths of his heart. Certainly, he knows how to correct with firmness: he is not a weak father, complacent, sentimental.
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Pope Francis urges end to scandal of 'fratricidal' violence in Ukraine
Feb 05, 2015
As the number of deaths in Ukraine continue to rise amid escalating violence, Pope Francis has called the war “a scandal,” and urged the international community to “make every effort” for peace.
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Pope: The best thing parents can give their children? Wisdom
Feb 05, 2015
In his Wednesday general audience, Pope Francis said the role of parents is to teach their children with patience, gentleness, firmness and encouragement.
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Vatican commission to oversee Catholic university in Jordan
Feb 04, 2015
The Vatican Secretariat of State has established an ad hoc commission to oversee the American University of Madaba, a Catholic university in Jordan, to examine its financial stability, its governance, and its academics.
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Pope: The Gospel is more important than soap operas or gossip
Feb 04, 2015
In his homily Tuesday Pope Francis noted the importance of contemplating scripture, and urged faithful to read the Gospel for 10-15 minutes a day, rather than watching soap operas or exchanging gossip.
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Pope Recognizes Martyrdom of Archbishop Oscar Romero
Feb 04, 2015
The Congregation for the Causes of Saints announced that Pope Francis has recognized the martyrdom of Archbishop Oscar Romero of San Salvador.
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Heroes amid a haunted past: Pope meets, praises Lithuania's bishops
Feb 03, 2015
Pope Francis praised Lithuania's bishops for their courage in a nation marked by both a history of persecution against the Church as well as modern threats of secularism and relativism.
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Pope: Consecrated life without sacrifice is a 'caricature'
Feb 03, 2015
Pope Francis warned consecrated men and women against reducing their religious live to a “caricature,” calling them to instead embrace a life of obedience, which in turn leads to wisdom.
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Vatican judiciary report highlights increased international cooperation
Feb 03, 2015
The Vatican enhanced international cooperation following the reform of the state's penal code and its anti-money laundering laws, according to a Jan. 31 report presented by Gian Piero Milano, Promoter of Justice at the Vatican tribunal.



Sunday Reflection
Trusting in God: The key to true prosperity
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Philip Tay, OCD
