Vatican
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Pope Francis: While worldly kingdoms dominate, Christ’s kingdom liberates
Nov 24, 2015
In a world which employs “weapons of fear” and manipulation, the strength of Christ’s kingdom is founded in truth and love, Pope Francis said in his Sunday angelus address, during which he also remembered today’s persecuted Christians.
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Pope Francis sends greetings to Africa ahead of this week's trip
Nov 24, 2015
Pope Francis sent two video messages Monday ahead of his tri-nation visit to Africa, speaking his intent to bring “consolation and hope” to the region while serving as a “minister of the Gospel.”
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Pope readies for Africa, riskiest trip of his Papacy
Nov 23, 2015
Pope Francis heads to Africa this week for the riskiest trip of his papacy, defying danger with an open-topped popemobile and visits to a slum, refugee camp and mosque despite security fears following jihadist attacks.
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Priests aren't mushrooms: Pope Francis' reflection on priestly ministry, formation
Nov 23, 2015
Pope Francis on Friday spoke to a conference marking the 50th anniversary of Vatican II's decrees on the ministry and life of priests and on priestly training, noting priests' role as coming from the community and being for the community.
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The Pope in a war zone – what his visit means to Central African Republic
Nov 23, 2015
Pope Francis' visit to the Central African Republic next week will be the first time he steps into an active war zone.
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Cardinal Sarah on new book: I want to help people rediscover God
Nov 22, 2015
At the presentation of his new book Cardinal Robert Sarah said that Western society is rapidly forgetting God, and expressed his desire to help people rediscover him through both prayer and witness.
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Vatican charges five in leak of confidential docs
Nov 22, 2015
The Vatican has formally indicted five people for the recent leak and dissemination of private financial documents, including two former members of a Holy See commission and two journalists.
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Vatican admits date set aside in Year of Mercy for possible canonisation of Mother Teresa
Nov 21, 2015
The Vatican calendar for the Year of Mercy deliberately set aside September 4, 2016, as a possible date for the canonisation of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, if her sainthood cause is concluded by then.
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Vatican Christmas tree unveiled early for Year of Mercy
Nov 21, 2015
Christmas may be more than a month away, but the Vatican’s tree is already up in St Peter’s Square.
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Pope Francis laments the 'erosion' of the faith in Germany
Nov 21, 2015
In his message to Germany's bishops on Friday, Pope Francis noted a grave lack of participation in the sacraments among Catholics there, and encouraged the bishops to overcome resignation, and to focus on Confession during the Jubilee of Mercy.
Sunday Reflection
Called to be shepherds not hired help
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Philip Tay, OCD