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  Heresies sprout from getting lost in 'ideas,' Pope warns

  May 17, 2014

  In his daily homily Pope Francis explained that it takes more than intellectual assent to truly get to know Jesus – we must also develop a personal relationship of joy through prayer and works.

  

• “Bother your pastors” Pope Francis’ advice to Catholics

  May 16, 2014

  In his address to pilgrims in St Peter's Square on Sunday, May 11,Pope Francis departed from his prepared script and told them to "knock at the doors" of their pastors, saying it would make them better bishops and priests.

  

• The Church is not a factory to manufacture obstacles

  May 16, 2014

  The Church is not " a factory to manufacture obstacles that prevent people from receiving grace", said Pope Francis this morning during Mass celebrated at Casa Santa Marta, commenting on the passage from the Acts of the Apostles, which highlights the three crystalline qualities of a Christian: docility to the Spirit, dialogue, trust in grace.

  

• New prayer released for Pope’s Holy Land pilgrimage

  May 16, 2014

  The priest who is organizing Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Jordan has written a special prayer for the occasion with the aim of allowing the world to participate.

  

• Promote ethical mobilization confront throwaway culture

  May 15, 2014

  Pope Francis has challenged UN officials to promote “a true, worldwide ethical mobilization,” to encourage help for the poor and preserve the dignity of human life against the inroads of a “throwaway culture.”

  
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  Pope: gift of fortitude not just for 'extraordinary circumstances'

  May 15, 2014

  During his General Audience address Wednesday, Pope Francis spoke on the gift of fortitude, explaining that it helps us to remain faithful not only with the big things, but also in our daily activities.

  
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  Pope's trip to Holy Land a historic milestone, ambassador says

  May 14, 2014

  During a press briefing on Pope Francis’ upcoming trip to the Holy Land, the Israeli Ambassador to the Holy See explained that the visit marks an important historical moment both spiritually and politically.

  
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  Pope Francis offers advice to seminarians

  May 14, 2014

  Pope Francis met with seminarians from around the world who are studying in Rome and offered advice in response to their questions.

  
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  Pope warns against closed-mindedness of 'intellectual aristocracy'

  May 14, 2014

  In his daily Mass Pope Francis cautioned against those who seek to understand the faith only with the intellect, explaining this attitude closes one to the Holy Spirit and prevents him from acting in our lives.

  
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  Pope Francis's Jerusalem itinerary: Down to the minute

  May 13, 2014

  Pope Francis’s historic 24-hour visit to the capital on May 25 has been planned to the minute by the Vatican.