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From Greece, Pope Francis invokes change of direction in politics, to stop retreat from democracy

Dec 06, 2021

Democracy "complex, whereas authoritarianism is peremptory and populism’s easy answers appear attractive. In some societies, concerned for security and dulled by consumerism, weariness and malcontent can lead to a sort of skepticism about democracy". “Worldly poisons" have contaminated the common "apostolic roots" of Catholics and Orthodox throughout history.
Bishop Chow's entrance into Hong Kong: 'Together beyond our wounds'

Dec 06, 2021

Episcopal ordination and installation in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. His words at the end of the celebration: "My desire is to be a bridge between the government authorities and the Church. It will not be easy after these two years, but the pandemic has taught us all to help one another". The delicate situation awaiting the new bishop.
Smallness can be a blessing, Pope Francis tells Greece's Catholic minority

Dec 06, 2021

The smallness of a Christian community can be a sign of closeness to God, Pope Francis told members of Greece’s tiny Catholic minority in Athens Saturday evening.
Pope's visit to Lesbos in Greece a plea to 'look migrants in the eye'

Dec 06, 2021

Five years later, the Pope wanted to return to this island to visit migrants an refugees. At the beginning of his speech he quoted the words spoken, right here, by Patriarch Barthlomew of Constantinople in 2016.
Catholics in Greece hoping for renewed ecumenical relations amid Pope’s visit

Dec 06, 2021

Catholics in Greece are praising Pope Francis’ visit as offering the opportunity for a new highwater mark for ecumenical relations with the Orthodox majority.
Pope at Mass in Greece: Conversion helps us move beyond existential deserts

Dec 06, 2021

Pope Francis presides over Mass with the Catholic community in Athens, Greece, and encourages them to remain hopeful despite the "existential deserts" of our lives, since the Lord is always there to fill our emptiness if we make room for Him.
Pope Francis on Lesbos: Stop this shipwreck of civilization

Dec 06, 2021

The Pope on Sunday visited the Reception and Identification Centre of Mytilene on the island of Lesbos. While there, he heard the testimonies of migrants, and told those present migration is a humanitarian crisis that concerns everyone.
Pope Francis thanks Greece for warm welcome

Dec 06, 2021

Pope Francis expresses his appreciation for the warm welcome he has received in Greece, and recalls that “thanksgiving” is at the heart of our Christian faith and life.
Cypriots pleased with local press coverage of Pope’s visit to Cyprus

Dec 05, 2021

In the wake of Pope Francis’ visit to Cyprus, a local journalist expresses appreciation for the way the Apostolic Journey was covered in the press and for the message the Pope delivered to the EU nation.
Pope in Greece: May the Spirit be poured out in a new Pentecost

Dec 05, 2021

His Beatitude Archbishop Ieronymos II of Athens and All Greece welcomes Pope Francis to the Orthodox Archbishopric of Greece in Athens. With a spirit of brotherhood and mutual respect, both leaders express their good wishes for each other looking at ways to face the challenges and hopes of today.