Vatican
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Pope begins new series of catecheses on Christian Hope
Dec 07, 2016
Pope Francis began a new series of catechesis at his General Audience on Wednesday, focusing on the theme of “Christian hope.”
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Pope: Judas, the "perfect lost sheep" who did not understand the tenderness of God
Dec 07, 2016
"May the Lord give us this grace, to wait for Christmas with our wounds, with our sins, sincerely recognized, to wait for the power of this God who comes to console, who comes with power, but his power is tenderness, caresses born from his heart, which was so good that he have his life for us. "
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Guantanamo Bishop moving to a new Archdiocese
Dec 07, 2016
On Tuesday, the Vatican announced that Bishop Wilfredo Pino Estévez, who has led the Cuban diocese of Guantánamo-Baracoa for the past 10 years, will now be taking over as the new Archbishop of Camaguey.
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Vatican commission launches child protection website
Dec 07, 2016
The site includes local guidelines on preventing sexual abuse
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Vatican displays Rembrandt's art for the first time
Dec 07, 2016
For the first time, the works of Dutch artist Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn will be displayed at the Vatican.
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Helping others realise their potential is good business, Pope tells billionaires
Dec 06, 2016
Richard Branson and other business leaders met in Rome for the Fortune-Time Global Forum
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Pope Francis: Don't whitewash your sins – let God heal you
Dec 06, 2016
As Christmas approaches, don't downplay your sins, Pope Francis said. Instead, name them honestly in the Sacrament of Confession, open your heart, and ask the Lord to heal you from within.
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Pope Francis lauds Middle East effort to save local art, culture
Dec 06, 2016
Pope Francis endorsed a recent conference dedicated to the conservation and restoration of art and heritage within the Middle East as a means to defend the rights of the human person.
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Two parish priests chosen as next Auxiliary Bishops of Baltimore
Dec 06, 2016
Upon accepting the resignation of Bishop Denis Madden, Pope Francis has appointed two priests to be the next auxiliary bishops of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, the Vatican announced Monday.
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Disappointment as Senate Republicans drop religious freedom amendment
Dec 06, 2016
Senate Republicans agreed to remove a religious liberty amendment from a defense bill earlier this week, after a fierce campaign was waged against it by secular groups.
Sunday Reflection
Jesus did not turn away from His mission
Today, Palm or Passion Sunday, is the first day of Holy Week, the high point of the Church’s year, climaxing in the Easter Triduum: Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday.