Vatican
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Pope at Audience: Elderly's talents and charisms must be celebrated
May 11, 2022
Continuing his catechesis on the elderly at the weekly General Audience, Pope Francis praises the Biblical heroine Judith, and suggests she can serve as an example of how to properly use the gifts God has given us.
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Pope calls Sri Lankans to non-violence amid social unrest
May 11, 2022
Pope Francis appeals for the people of Sri Lanka to make their voices heard in a peaceful way and for political leaders to heed their demands, as protests turn violent killing several people.
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Pope John Paul I’s teaching echoed ‘faith of the apostles,’ pope says
May 11, 2022
Pope John Paul I’s time as pope, although brief, remains an important example of the beauty and simplicity of faith, Pope Francis said.
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Pope: Amid crises and war, grandparents' prayers can transform the world
May 10, 2022
In Pope Francis' Message for the 2nd World Day of Prayer for Grandparents and Elderly, Pope Francis encourages the elderly to persevere in hope and reminds them of their great power to transform the world through prayer and tenderness.
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Pope: Be inspired by 'great champion’ Fr. Matteo Ricci
May 10, 2022
Pope Francis invites college students and professors from the University of Macerata to look to the Macerata-born Jesuit missionary Fr Matteo Ricci who dedicated his life to mission, dialogue, and education in China. The Pope also recalls the wisdom of St. John Henry Newman and suggests investing in education is the best way for a country to invest in its future.
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Pope to LGBT Catholics: 'God is Father who does not disown any of his children'
May 10, 2022
Pope Francis answers three questions put to him by Jesuit Father James Martin whose pastoral ministry involves the LGBT community.
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Pope Francis names new auxiliary Bishop for Catholic Diocese of Cleveland
May 10, 2022
The Vatican announced that Pope Francis has named Father Michael Woost as an auxiliary bishop of Cleveland.
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Mother’s Day: Pope Francis sends moms ‘Our prayer, affection, best wishes’
May 09, 2022
Pope Francis asked the faithful to celebrate their mothers in a special way on Sunday, for Mother’s Day, and urged continued prayers for peace in Ukraine.
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Pope at Regina Coeli: Hear and follow the Lord, our Good Shepherd
May 09, 2022
Pope Francis calls on us to hear the Lord when he calls us, to realize that he knows us better than ourselves, and to follow Him as our Good Shepherd, as today's liturgy tells us about the loving bond that exists between the Lord and each one of us.
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Pope offers prayers for victims of hotel explosion in Cuba
May 09, 2022
At the Regina Coeli, Pope Francis offered his prayers for victims of an explosion that took place at a hotel in Havana, Cuba. He also gave his customary greetings to the various groups present for the Sunday prayer.



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.