Vatican
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Pope Francis: For Christians, baptism is stronger than differences
Jan 21, 2016
In his general audience during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Pope Francis focused on the common baptism Christians share, saying the strength of this bond is stronger than existing divisions.
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Pope receives official invitation to visit Rome’s mosque
Jan 21, 2016
A Muslim delegation formally invited Pope Francis to visit Rome’s mosque, the largest mosque outside the Islamic world. It would mark the first time a
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After Rome’s synagogue, Pope Francis now set to visit mosque
Jan 20, 2016
Pope Francis appears set to become the first pope to visit the Great Mosque of Rome, one of the largest Islamic places of worship outside the Arab world, not long after visiting the city’s historic Great Synagogue.
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Why Pope Francis’ push for unity is going into over-drive
Jan 20, 2016
Pope Francis, like all his recent predecessors, has expressed a desire for good relations among the world’s religions, as well as the various Christian churches, from the very beginning. Rarely, however, has that drive been as visible or intense as it is right now.
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Europe's 'new nationalism' is problematic, Austrian cardinal warns
Jan 20, 2016
The Archbishop of Vienna has warned that as Europe’s migrant crisis reaches a fever pitch, the continent risks falling into old fears that could build new walls that are contrary to the Christian concept of charity.
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Even the saints had sin in their past, Pope Francis recalls
Jan 20, 2016
Even great saints had at times succumbed to sin, Pope Francis said Tuesday during his Mass at the chapel of the Santa Marta residence.
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Pilgrims beware! Mexican bishops warn against papal ticket scams
Jan 20, 2016
Following the rise of fraudulent papal ticket “sales” online, the Mexican Conference of Catholic Bishops has reminded the faithful that tickets to attend events during Pope Francis’ trip are free.
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Pope Francis: Obstinate Christians are rebels and idolaters
Jan 19, 2016
Christians who say “it’s always been done that way,” and stop there have hearts closed to the surprises of the Holy Spirit.
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Pope Francis meets with IMF's Christine Lagarde
Jan 19, 2016
Pope Francis on Monday met in the Vatican with Christine Lagarde, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund.
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Vatican commits to slavery-proofing Its own supply chains
Jan 19, 2016
The Vatican says it will ensure that its supply chains don't use forced labor after a forum of some of the world's biggest supermarket chains and food manufacturers announced new efforts to slave-proof their own supply chains.
Sunday Reflection
Our lives should reflect the Spirit
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Philip Tay, OCD