Vatican
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‘Made in Prison’ tote bag for Jubilee 2025
Dec 06, 2024
Recycled material and a “Made in Prison” tag will identify the “official” Jubilee 2025 tote bags that symbolise the hope, forgiveness and restoration that are at the heart of a Jubilee Year.
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Chinese added as ninth official language at papal general audiences
Dec 06, 2024
Chinese has been added as the ninth official language at papal general audiences, Pope Francis announced on November 27 during his general audience in St Peter’s Square.
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Eternal City prepares to welcome millions for 2025 Jubilee Year
Dec 06, 2024
As the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope draws near, Vatican City is poised to host an estimated 35 million pilgrims. Beginning on Christmas Eve, the Jubilee will open with the symbolic unsealing of the Holy Door at Saint Peter’s Basilica, offering the faithful an opportunity to visit sacred sites, perform acts of devotion, and receive plenary indulgences granted by the Pope.
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Pope to Caritas delegation: Be teachers of wisdom
Dec 06, 2024
Pope Francis commends members of Caritas Toledo for 60 years of charitable service, urging them to continue fostering societal change through charity, justice, and faith.
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Pope at Audience: Homilies should be focused and no longer than 10 minutes
Dec 05, 2024
Pope Francis continues his catechesis cycle on the Holy Spirit and the Bride, focusing this week's General Audience on the role of preaching in the Church, encouraging preachers to rely on the Gospel’s content and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
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Pope: 'War does not solve problems'
Dec 05, 2024
Pope Francis renews his appeal for peace in the world, at the first General Audience of the 2024 Advent season.
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Mercedes-Benz gifts Pope Francis new electric popemobile
Dec 05, 2024
The vehicle, given on the occasion of the Jubilee of 2025, is one-of-a-kind, green, and tailored specifically to Pope Francis’ needs.
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Pope: Embody Christ’s love through devotion and charity
Dec 05, 2024
Pope Francis urges participants at the Brotherhoods and Popular Piety Congress in Seville, Spain, to embody Christ’s love through devotion, unity, and acts of charity.
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Pope’s December prayer intention: ‘For pilgrims of hope’
Dec 04, 2024
Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for the month of December, and invites Christians to pray that each of us may become pilgrims of hope as a result of the 2025 Jubilee.
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Pope asks Catholics to pray for God's gift of hope
Dec 04, 2024
Pope Francis' message encouraging prayers 'for pilgrims of hope' was released on December 3.



Sunday Reflection
Jesus calls us to be courageous and embrace risks
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Andrew Kooi
