Vatican
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Pope: Don't be afraid of the cross – there is no glory without it
Jun 30, 2018
For Jesus, suffering and glory go hand in hand, Pope Francis said Friday, urging Christians not to fall into the temptation of running from the cross, but to imitate Christ in bending down to embrace the weak and vulnerable.
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Pope Francis at Angelus: ‘Christians are certain of Jesus’ identity
Jun 30, 2018
Speaking before the recitation of the Angelus on the Solemnity of Sts Peter and Paul, patrons of Rome, Pope Francis reflects on Jesus’ dialogue with Peter and the disciples regarding His identity.
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Pope tells new cardinals that in the Church authority means serving others
Jun 29, 2018
In the Ordinary Public Consistory, Francis said that "Jesus teaches us that conversion, change of heart and Church reform is and ever shall be in a missionary key, which demands an end to looking out for and protecting our own interests, in order to look out for and protect those of the Father.” Three of the new cardinals are from Asia. Now 17 electors are from Asia.
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Pope underscores “positive messages” of swimming sports
Jun 29, 2018
Pope Francis on June 28 received a delegation of some 300 Italian and international swimmers who are participating in the 55th international Settecolli Trophy in Rome, June 29 to July 1.
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Pope: Prayerful hopes for greater experience of unity
Jun 29, 2018
On the eve of the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Pope Francis receives the traditional delegation from the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople
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Pope Francis to new Cardinals: 'Keep the faces of the distressed before you'
Jun 29, 2018
Pope Francis reflects on Jesus’ interaction with the disciples on the way to Jerusalem during the Consistory in which he creates 14 new Cardinals.
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Pope: 'God never asks without giving first, Never, First He saves, then He asks '
Jun 28, 2018
Continuing to illustrate the Ten Commandments, Francis stressed that in the words: " I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery" there is the fact that "the love of God precedes the law and gives it meaning ".
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Pope creating 14 new Cardinals on June 28
Jun 28, 2018
During the Consistory, Thursday evening in Rome’s St. Peter’s Square, the Pope will create 14 new cardinals from 11 countries.
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Pope: ‘God has special place in heart for disabled people’
Jun 28, 2018
Ahead of the Wednesday General Audience, Pope Francis greets several sick and disabled people, saying God has a special place in His heart for people with a disability.
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Pope at General Audience: ‘The Commandments are an invitation’
Jun 28, 2018
Pope Francis continued his catechesis focussed on the Ten Commandments on Wednesday during the General Audience in St. Peter’s Square.
Sunday Reflection
Embracing the wisdom of the human heart
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