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Victory is not raising a flag on pile of rubble, Pope Francis says
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service
Pope Francis greets the crowd after celebrating Palm Sunday Mass in St Peter's Square at the Vatican 10 April 2022. Photo: CNS/Paul Haring.
Jesus obeyed the most challenging of commandments: to love
one's enemies; and he invites humanity to do the same by breaking a vicious
cycle of evil, sorrow and hatred with love and forgiveness, Pope Francis said
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Pope Francis restructures the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
As part of ongoing measures to reform the Roman Curia, Pope Francis has approved restructuring the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, the oldest of the congregations.
Nurture hope tomorrow by healing pain today, says Pope Francis
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service
Pope Francis gives the homily as he celebrates Mass marking World Day of the Poor in St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on Sunday 14 November, 2021. Photo: CNS/Remo Casilli, Reuters.
The gift of hope becomes tangible in people's lives through
concrete actions that seek to relieve the suffering of the poor and console the
downtrodden, Pope Fr...
Protect human dignity from high-tech threats, Pope Francis tells Catholic lawmakers
By means of policies and regulations, lawmakers can protect human dignity from whatever may threaten it. Those were the words of Pope Francis who spoke to members and representatives of the International Catholic Legislators Network, who were in Rome for an annual conference, on 27 August.
Christ’s victory over death proclaims a second chance for all, says Pope Francis
The Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday celebrations at the Vatican this year was limited to 200 congregation members due to the COVID-19 lockdown. In his homily, Pope Francis said Jesus calls on all Christians today to “overcome barriers, banish prejudices” and to recognise the Lord “here in our Galilees, in everyday life.” By Junno Arocho Esteves and Cindy Wooden.
Hospitality in the Eternal City: Domus Australia
The hotel’s design is based on the typical Roman Villa, with the multi-storey building encircling a cool, spacious courtyard, complete with traditional fountain; which is a popular setting for smaller special events.
Moment of grace as Mark Payton ordained Deacon in St Peter’s
Pontifical North American College seminarians Keith D. Romke of the Diocese of Rockford, Ill., Mark R. Payton of the Archdiocese of Perth, Australia, and George K. Nixon of the Diocese of Providence, R.I., are seen after being ordained deacons in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Oct. 7. Thirty seminarians from the U.S. national seminary were ordained deacons. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) (Oct. 7...
