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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.

  
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  John Paul II: a man indispensable to the fall of the Soviet Union

  Apr 17, 2014

  Bl. John Paul II’s key role in the collapse of the Soviet Union and the Warsaw Pact can be attributed to his vision of the human being, informed by personalism and the Catholic faith.

  
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  John XXIII, John Paul II linked by love of dialogue with world

  Apr 17, 2014

  John XXIII and John Paul II, who will be canonized April 27, are “bound together” by their love for addressing the world in conversation, a cardinal who worked with them both has said.

  

• Forgiveness of sins comes only from Jesus

  Apr 16, 2014

  “Christianity is not a philosophical doctrine,” Pope Francis told his congregation at Mass on April 8. “It’s not a program for life survival, or education, or peacemaking.”