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Pope: Holy Spirit is what keeps the Church going

May 13, 2014

In his daily homily Pope Francis recalled the conversion of the first pagans to Christianity, explaining that the Holy Spirit brings us beyond our natural limits, and we should not block him with our own plans.
Pope Francis affirms Ethiopian, Eritrean bishops as model of unity

May 13, 2014

Addressing the bishops of the northeast African nations Ethiopia and Eritrea at their ad limina visit to Rome on May 9, Pope Francis thanked them for their witness to Christian unity.
The ecumenism of martyrdom: Pope Francis' way

May 09, 2014

Martyrdom is a call to Church unity, Pope Francis observed to the head of the Armenian Apostolic Church, signalling his preference for a means of ecumenism favored by his representative for Christian unity.
Gift of counsel illuminates the will of God: Pope Francis

May 09, 2014

During his General Audience on Wednesay, Pope Francis reflected on the Holy Spirit’s gift of counsel, explaining that through it we learn to be docile to the Lord rather than attached to our own ideas.
Vatican looks into possibility of establishing a Secretariat of Communications

May 08, 2014

A Secretariat of Communications. As part of the plans to reorganise the Curia, the Vatican is looking into the possibility of introducing a central coordination body along the lines of the Vatican structure for the Economy.
Pope urges faithful to pray Rosary, requests prayers for peace

May 08, 2014

At the conclusion of his May 7 general audience, Pope Francis called upon Catholics to turn to the Blessed Virgin Mary and pray for peace.
Pope Francis reflects on Holy Spirit’s gift of counsel

May 08, 2014

Continuing his weekly catechesis on the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, Pope Francis devoted his May 7 general audience to the gift of counsel.
Ireland's invite to Pope could signal defrosting relations

May 08, 2014

After years of tension, news that Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny has invited Pope Francis to visit the country may be a sign that relations between the Holy See and Ireland are returning to normal.
Pope's upcoming meeting with UN officials presents opportunity

May 08, 2014

Pope Francis will meet with United Nations secretary-general Ban Ki-moon May 9, as well as with the Chief Executives Board for Coordination, marking an opportunity for the Pope to encourage reform of the organization.
Cardinal stresses interreligious dialogue in Wesak Day message

May 07, 2014

Interreligious dialogue is the peacemaker’s alternative to secularism and fundamentalism, a top Vatican official wrote in a message to Buddhists around the world.