Vatican
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Pope at Audience: The elderly teach us to persevere in faith
May 18, 2022
Continuing his catechesis on the elderly at the weekly General Audience, Pope Francis draws inspiration from the biblical figure of Job, who witnesses a God of tenderness behind His silence.
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Pope: St. Charles de Foucauld shared essence and universality of faith
May 18, 2022
Pope Francis meets with men and women inspired by the charism of St. Charles de Foucauld, and praises the new Saint’s focus on the love of Christ for all people.
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Pope: Tackle poverty to protect children from child labour
May 18, 2022
Pope Francis addresses the 5th Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour taking place in South Africa and underlines that ensuring the present and future of children is ensuring the present and future of the entire human family.
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Pope Francis approves international character of Scholas Occurrentes
May 18, 2022
Pope Francis establishes that the international Pontifical Foundation “Scholas Occurentes” be formally recognized as a Private Association of the Faithful of international character and prepares to launch its International Movement in the Vatican on Thursday.
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Turn self-interests into mutual gain to overcome climate change
May 18, 2022
As the Israeli Embassy to the Holy See holds a conference on women and the climate crisis, Dalit Wolf Golan explores ways residents of the Holy Land can overcome their differences by working together on a common project like water accessibility.
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Pope to universities: Rethink development models and inspire community service
May 17, 2022
Pope Francis meets with University Rectors from Italy’s Lazio region on Monday, inviting them to commit their institutions to rethinking economic, cultural and social models that put the human person back at the centre. He also encourages them to continue to welcome students and teachers who are victims of war and persecution.
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Pope: ‘Dialogue especially with those who disagree with you’
May 17, 2022
Pope Francis receives in audience a group of members of the “Political Fraternity” of the Chemin Neuf Community and invites them to pursue their commitment to foster encounter and take action for the good of humanity.
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Pope to Mission Societies: ‘Be faithful, bold and creative’
May 17, 2022
In a message to members of the Pontifical Mission Societies gathered in the French city of Lyon to celebrate the 200th anniversary of their foundation, Pope Francis points to the path traced by Pauline Jaricot for the continuation and fulfillment of their mission.
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Parolin: War is senseless violence, we must be artisans of peace
May 17, 2022
Speaking at a conference hosted by Rome’s Pontifical Urbaniana University and organised by the Moroccan embassy to the Holy See, the Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin recalls the good relations between the Vatican and the North African state, reiterating the Pope's calls for a concrete commitment to put an end to the conflict in Ukraine.
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Pope to Camillians: Look at suffering, sickness with the eyes of Jesus
May 17, 2022
In his address to the Order of the Ministers of the Infirm, Pope Francis encourages Camillians in their ministry, and highlights the importance of looking at the reality of suffering, sickness and death with the eyes of Jesus.



Sunday Reflection
Truth waits for us to come forth
In the context of the whole Easter season, the Scripture readings today come as a review for the final exam, much as a school teacher will conduct a revision before the final exam.