Vatican

• Pope Francis: JPII to become WYD’s ‘Great Patron Saint’

  Apr 24, 2014

  Prior to the recitation of the Angelus at the conclusion of the Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis addressed the faithful and gave special greetings.

  

• Priests must anoint others with oil of gladness, Pope reflects

  Apr 24, 2014

  In his homily given during the Chrism Mass on Holy Thursday, Pope Francis spoke on the joy of the priestly vocation, saying a cleric “is useless” unless his happiness is found in the grace of God.

  

• “End all war and every conflict”

  Apr 24, 2014

  In a stirring Easter message to the world, Pope Francis prayed to the Risen Jesus “to put an end to all war and every conflict, whether great or small, ancient or recent”, and “to the scourge of hunger”.

  
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  Pope: Easter invites return to our first encounter with Jesus

  Apr 24, 2014

  In his homily for the Easter Vigil Pope Francis encouraged those present to remember the moment they first felt the love of God, saying that Jesus' resurrection is a time to relive this experience anew.

  
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  Love has triumphed over hatred: End all war and every conflict

  Apr 24, 2014

  In his Easter “urbi et orbi” Easter message “to the city and the world,” Pope Francis focused on the victory of love brought about through Christ’s death and resurrection.

  
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  Resurrection pours 'fresh hope' on the world, Pope reflects

  Apr 24, 2014

  During his general audience Wednesday, Pope Francis emphasized the certainty of Christ's presence in the world today, noting how his resurrection invites us to reject sin and open ourselves to joy and hope.

  
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  Cardinal: dedication to God links John XXIII, John Paul II

  Apr 23, 2014

  The papacies of John XXIII and John Paul II are connected in their dedication to God and to lives of priestly service, a cardinal who worked with both of the pontiffs stressed.

  
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  Philippines issue new stamps of Blessed John Paul II, John XXIII

  Apr 23, 2014

  Following the presentation of a new stamp of Pope Francis, Philippine postmaster Maria De la Cruz revealed that they will also release stamps honoring Bl. John Paul II and John XXIII for their canonization.

  
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  Youth fill Rome's cathedral to remember John Paul II, John XXIII

  Apr 23, 2014

  The Basilica of St. John Lateran, cathedral of the Diocese of Rome, was filled Tuesday with thousands of youths who had come to learn more about the two Bishops of Rome who will be canonized Sunday.

  
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  Spread 'joyous wonder' of Easter, Pope tells Christians

  Apr 22, 2014

  Pope Francis on Monday exhorted the Christian faithful to spread the joy of Easter to others.