Vatican
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Pope asks authorities to grant clemency for prisoners during Jubilee
Nov 07, 2016
After celebrating Mass for prisoners in St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis in his Angelus address appealed for better prison conditions and asked that as part of the Jubilee of Mercy, competent global authorities would consider granting clemency to eligible inmates.
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Germany’s football team to meet the Pope
Nov 07, 2016
The world champions will have a private audience during a 'team building' drive in Rome
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Pope Francis: Fear is an 'existential whip' that can destroy society
Nov 07, 2016
In a lengthy, wide-ranging speech to members of international NGOs, Pope Francis offered a clear and stern warning against modern attitudes of fear that close us to others and ultimately ruin society, suggesting love and collaboration as opposed to false solutions as a remedy.
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Pope Francis recalls Charles of Austria: A model for our times
Nov 06, 2016
Pope Francis on Saturday received family members of the House of Hasburg visiting the Vatican for a Jubilee pilgrimage.
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Pope honors deceased Bishops, says death unites us more fully in Christ
Nov 05, 2016
Reflecting on the faithful work of the bishops and cardinals who have died in the past 12 months, Pope Francis said Friday that death does not separate us, but in fact unites us more closely in the Body of Christ.
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Anyone could be forced to migrate, Pope says in latest prayer video
Nov 05, 2016
In his most recent prayer video, Pope Francis focuses on migrants, refugees and countries who assist them, stressing that it's possible for anyone to be placed in a situation forcing them to leave home.
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Prisoners to be Pope Francis' special guests at Mass in St. Peter's
Nov 04, 2016
On Nov. 6, a special Jubilee for Prisoners will be celebrated at the Vatican, drawing detainees and their families from around Italy and beyond to St. Peter’s Basilica for Mass with Pope Francis and a special reception after.
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The hope of the Resurrection never fails us, says Pope
Nov 04, 2016
The feast of All Souls is a reminder of that hope, Francis says during cemetery visit
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Pope calls Archbishop of Spoleto-Norcia assuring closeness after quakes
Nov 04, 2016
Another show of support after Oct. 4 visit
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We all thirst for mercy, Pope tells religious leaders at the Vatican
Nov 04, 2016
Francis said religions were called to bear 'the merciful love of God to a wounded and needy humanity'
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.