Vatican
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Baptism is a daring dive, a radical surrender to a new way of life
Jan 13, 2019
After all the beautiful narratives that commemorated aspects of the Lord’s birth and early life, believers now spiritually stand on the edges of the Jordan River to witness his baptism.
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Pope Francis to visit Romania in spring
Jan 12, 2019
Pope Francis is scheduled to undertake an Apostolic Visit to Romania from 31 May to 2 June 2019.
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Pope urges Indian Church to bear fruits of faith and charity
Jan 11, 2019
Cardinal Pietro Parolin sent a message on the Pope’s behalf to the 31st plenary assembly of India’s Latin-rite bishops (CCBI) that is discussing the theme, “The Joy of the Gospel”.
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Pope calls for unity and conversion in letter to US bishops
Jan 11, 2019
Pope Francis has written to the bishops of the United States calling for a “change of mindset” to restore the Church’s credibility and trust among the faithful.
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Pope at Mass: whoever loves God must also love his brother
Jan 11, 2019
If you don't love your brother, you can't love God. This was the message at the heart of Pope Francis’ homily during Mass at the Casa Santa Marta.
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Meeting among Pastors with a specific purpose
Jan 11, 2019
Looking ahead toward the meeting with Presidents of Episcopal Conferences regarding the protection of minors and vulnerable adults.
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Pope sends birthday wishes to Kiko Argüello
Jan 11, 2019
Marking the 80th birthday of Kiko Argüello, founder of the Neocatechumenal Way, Pope Francis thanked him for all the good he has done for the Church.
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Pope: Mother Teresa, model of gratuitous love for anyone who suffers
Jan 10, 2019
Message from Francis for the next day of the sick that this year is celebrated in solemn form in Calcutta. " Mother Teresa, in all aspects of her life, was a generous dispenser of divine mercy, making herself available for everyone through her welcome and defence of human life, of those unborn and those abandoned and discarded."
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Pope at Audience: ‘Every prayer answered, in God’s time’
Jan 10, 2019
In his continuing catechesis on the Our Father at the weekly General Audience, Pope Francis says no prayer goes unanswered, but reminds us that God’s timing is not our own.
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The Church and sexuality: An interview with Cardinal Brandmüller
Jan 10, 2019
Cardinal Walter Brandmüller made headlines last week, after he told German news agency DPA that debate over the clerical sexual abuse crisis should not “forget or silence the fact that 80% of the cases of sexual assault in the Church affected male youths not children,” adding that a connection between homosexuality and sexual abuse has been “statistically proven.”
Sunday Reflection
Embracing the wisdom of the human heart
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr George Vaithynathan