Vatican
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The origins of the Christian Jubilee
Apr 26, 2024
We learn how the Christian Jubilee came to be, through the proclamation of the Holy Year 1300 by Pope Boniface VIII.
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Theological virtues are the ‘fundamental attributes’ of a Christian life
Apr 25, 2024
The pope framed his predecessor’s legacy within the context of the three theological virtues, which he characterized as the “fundamental attributes” of a Christian life and “the great antidote to self-sufficiency.”
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Pope: Open the door to Our Lady
Apr 25, 2024
Pope Francis sends a video message to the Diocese of Termoli-Larino in southern Italy, that will welcome the statue of Our Lady of Fatima from April 27 to May 5, 2024. In it, the Pope encourages the faithful to open their doors and hearts to the Mother of God.
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Pope Francis meets with Ghana's Vice President
Apr 24, 2024
Pope Francis receives Ghana's Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, in the Vatican.
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Pope at Audience: Live faith, hope and charity, to merit eternal life
Apr 24, 2024
During his Wednesday General Audience, Pope Francis transitions from discussing cardinal virtues, to the theological ones, reminding that faith, hope and charity help us follow Christ, guide our journey together toward holiness, and restore us, even when we fall.
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Pope prays for peace and for a two-state solition in Palestine and Israel
Apr 24, 2024
Pope Francis pleads for global peace, emphasizing the devastating consequences of war and urging prayers for conflict-stricken regions like Ukraine, Palestine, Israel, and Myanmar, while advocating for peaceful resolutions and reconciliation.
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‘Happy Name Day’: Well-wishers greet Pope on feast of St George
Apr 23, 2024
Friends and supporters from around the world offer prayers and best wishes to Pope Francis on the feast of his heavenly patron, St George.
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Earth Day: Pope Francis urges responsibility for our common home
Apr 23, 2024
On World Earth Day 2024, Pope Francis reminds everyone of our duty to protect the planet and safeguard peace.
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The Church and Democracy
Apr 23, 2024
Less than a year after Pope Francis' return visit to Portugal, a special conference in Rome organized by the Portuguese Embassy to the Holy See and Sovereign Military Order of Malta commemorates the installation of democracy in Portugal fifty years ago, and celebrates the occasion with a lecture of
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Pope Francis to meet with thousands of grandparents and their grandchildren at the Vatican
Apr 23, 2024
“A Caress and a Smile” is the name of the event that will take place Saturday, April 27, in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall where elderly people, grandparents, and grandchildren from Italy will meet Pope Francis.
Sunday Reflection
The power of love
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Joseph Lubula