Category: Vatican

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Pope’s agonising dilemma- Fr Mark Drew

 Catholic Herald,  7 Jan 2016              Fr Mark Drew holds a doctorate in ecumenical theology from the Institut Catholique in Paris, and has also studied in Germany and Rome. He is the priest in charge of the parish of Hornsea in...

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Mercy is stronger than violence and injustice, Pope says

Ann Schneible. Vatican City, Jan 1, 2016 / 05:38 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The miseries of the world are powerless against the mercy of God, whose entrance into history brought about a new era for humanity, Pope Francis said at the opening...

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POPE FRANCIS’ 10 NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS FOR YOU

by Joe Heschmeyer. December 31, 2015 – http://www.wordonfire.org/ Have you made any New Year’s resolutions for 2016? If not, there's still time, and Pope Francis has some ideas for you. These are the ten things that he called upon Vatican employees to do: 1....

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Pope Francis in Christmas homily denounces materialism

He called on believers to show the same simplicity as the child Jesus, "born into poverty in a manger despite his divinity" to inspire their lives. (Story UCAN) Pope Francis, in his annual Christmas homily, has warned the world's 1.2...

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Pope Francis in Christmas homily denounces materialism

Vatican (Matters India): Pope Francis, in his annual Christmas homily, has warned the world’s 1.2 billion Roman Catholics against being “intoxicated” by possessions . He called for more sobriety in a world obsessed by “consumerism and hedonism, wealth and extravagance”, BBC...

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Pope Francis was right about condoms and HIV

By Mary Rezac. Vatican City, Dec 13, 2015 / 04:02 am (CNA/EWTN News).- On his return flight from Africa, as Pope Francis fielded the customary questions from the press, he challenged a journalist on a question about condom use in the fight...

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Pope celebrates Our Lady of Guadalupe, confirms Mexico trip

By Ann Schneible. Vatican City, Dec 12, 2015 / 11:55 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis officially announced the date he would venerate the shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico during his homily for the Marian feast at the Vatican. Speaking...

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How Pope Francis is fulfilling a legacy of Vatican II

By Elise Harris. Vatican City, Dec 11, 2015 / 03:40 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Attention to the poor was one of the greatest of the bishops' contributions during the Second Vatican Council – and is a legacy Pope Francis carries forward with impressive...

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The Year of Mercy: What’s it all about?

By Ann Schneible. Vatican City, Dec 7, 2015 / 05:00 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- One of the central aims of the Jubilee of Mercy will be to reorient the Sacrament of Confession back to the center of the Church's pastoral life, explained one...

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Sex and blackmail allegations at heart of Vatican leaks scandal

(Matters India): In 2013, when Pope Francis appointed outside management consultants to shed light on the inner workings of the Vatican, he hoped to bring order to an organisation mired in corruption and intrigue. The embarrassing leaks that resulted in...

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​Pope to Die, Some Bishops pray to Mary?

Thoughts on the frenzy over the prelate who Supposedly wants Francis to die  John L. Allen Jr.Associate editor, Crux, specializes in coverage of the Vatican. Nov.1/15 Archbishop Luigi Negri allegedly was overheard on a train harshly criticizing Pope Francis and his recent...

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Priests aren’t mushrooms: Pope Francis

In the pic: Pope Francis greets newly ordained priests during their Mass of ordination in St. Peter's Basilica, April 26,  Priests aren't mushrooms:: Pope Francis' reflection on priestly ministry, formation Vatican City, Nov 22, 2015 / 06:02 am (CNA/EWTN News).-...