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50th World Communications Day: Speak truth with love, denounce evil, without alienating sinners, says Pope
Use the power of communication to build bridges and heal wounds, not generate hatred or misunderstanding, Pope Francis said in his message for the 50th World Communications Day.
Dialogue, remembrance, peace highlighted as Pope visits synagogue
While the Catholic Church affirms that salvation comes through Jesus, it also recognises that God is faithful and has not revoked His covenant with the Jewish people, Pope Francis said.
Seek out the signs God offers everyone for finding Jesus, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis has last week encouraged the lay faithful to Go out and seek the signs that God is offering everyone today that will lead to Christ.
VIDEO – INAUGURATION OF THE YEAR OF MERCY – Pope Francis Opens Holy Door in Rome
By Junno Arocho Esteves
On a cloudy, damp morning, Pope Francis' voice echoed in the atrium of St. Peter's Basilica: "Open the gates of justice." With five strong thrusts, the pope pushed open the Holy Door, a symbol of God's justice, which he said will always be exercised "in the light of his mercy."
The rite of the opening of the Holy Door was preceded by a Mass with 70,000 pilgrim...
In World Peace Day message, Pope addresses death penalty, debt, migrants
Pope Francis called for abolishing the death penalty worldwide, lifting the burden of debt on poor nations, global aid policies that respect life and revamped laws that welcome and integrate migrants.
From cub reporter to vaticanista
Former Vatican correspondent and journalist John Allen will next year speak at the Catholic Social Services Conference, Review, Reimagine, Renew: Mission making a difference in a changing world from 24-26 February.
Pope wants Year of Mercy to tenderly transform the world
When Pope Francis planned the Year of Mercy and the opening of the Holy Door, he did not mean to give the starting signal for a frenzied wave of pilgrims to Rome. More than a call to sign up for an Eternal City package tour, the Pope is inviting people to strike out on a year-long spiritual journey to recognise a loving God who’s already knocking on their door.
Pope arrives in violence-torn Central African Republic preaching peace
Despite serious security concerns for Pope Francis and for those who would come to see him, the Pope landed in Central African Republic on 29 November saying he came as “a pilgrim of peace.”
Perth Archdiocese continues working towards assisting proposed refugees and asylum seekers from Syria
The unfolding number of refugees escaping from war-torn Syria has brought about much talk and speculation about the arrival of refugees in Australia in recent months.
Pope condemns Mali attacks, calls for acts of kindness in broken world
Show kindness, understanding and mercy in today’s broken and wounded world, Pope Francis said.
