Vatican
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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'
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Let’s dialogue and be bridge builders
Nov 03, 2016
Pope Francis spoke on Oct 22, at his special audience for the Jubilee Year of Mercy, before an assembled crowd of 100,000.
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Pope Francis at cemetery: Christ gives us hope – even in death
Nov 03, 2016
While it's sad to think about our own death or that of a loved one, we can never be truly hopeless because of Christ's resurrection, Pope Francis said on All Souls day at a cemetery outside of Rome.
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Pope in November Praying for Countries Taking in Refugees
Nov 03, 2016
Also praying parishes don’t fall into discouragement
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Returning From Sweden, Pope Stops at Santa Maria Maggiore
Nov 03, 2016
After His 17th Apostolic Visit Abroad, Francis’ 1st Stop Upon Return to Rome Is to Pray Before Mary in Marian Basilica
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Francis expresses closeness to Iraq during fighting over ISIS-controlled Mosul
Nov 03, 2016
Pope Francis has expressed closeness to the people of Iraq as government forces there are trying to recapture the northern city of Mosul, which has been under the control of the so-called Islamic State since 2014.
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Vatican official explains limits of eucharistic sharing
Nov 02, 2016
Cardinal Kurt Koch acknowledged the difficulties faced by Catholic-Lutheran married couples unable to share the sacrament of Communion
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Pope's visit to Sweden hails new era in Catholic-Lutheran relations
Nov 02, 2016
Pope Francis arrived back in Rome on Tuesday afternoon at the conclusion of his 17th Apsotolic journey abroad which took him to the southern Swedish cities of Lund and Malmo.
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Pope Francis reiterates a strong 'no' to women priests
Nov 02, 2016
During a press conference Tuesday aboard the papal plane from Sweden to Rome, Pope Francis said the issue of women priests has been clearly decided, while also clarifying the essential role of women in the Catholic Church.
Sunday Reflection
Called to be shepherds not hired help
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Philip Tay, OCD