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FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
Meeting a delegation from the French missionary forum Congrรจs Mission, Pope Francis encourages them to share the the joy of the Gospel with courage and creativity to restore hope in a broken world. By Lisa Zengarini โNever fear โto go outโย to the worldโ where โmen and women live their joys and sorrowsโ and allow
Pope Francis appoints Sr. Simona Brambilla, an Italian-born religious sister from the Consolata Missionaries, as Prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, along with Cardinal รngel Fernรกndez Artime as Pro-Prefect. By Vatican News Sister Simona Brambilla, who will turn 60 on March 27, previously served as the Superior
Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for the month of January 2025, and invites everyone to pray for “the right to an education.” By Deborah Castellano Lubov Pope Francis’ monthly prayer intention this January is for “the right to an education.” The Pope invited the Church to pray for this intention in this month’s The
Wishing everyone a “a serene and blessed Christmas,” Pope Francis celebrates the joy of this day on which we celebrate the birth of Lord Jesus, “the mystery that never ceases to amaze and move us.” He underscores how “the door of God’s heart is always open” and may we “be reconciled with God” and with
The Holy Father, Pope Francis on May 9, 2024, in front of the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica delivered the papal bull, “Spes Non Confundit”, which means “Hope Does Not Disappoint”. By this declaration, the Holy Father announced the 2025 Jubilee of Hope. He centered the theme around pilgrimage and the promotion of peacebuilding,
Due to the tight schedule of his return flight, Pope Francis did not hold his customary press conference with the journalists accompanying him. But he did wish to express his joy in seeing a large number of parents with children in Ajaccio. Journalists on the plane gave him a surprise cake to celebrate his 88th
Addressing eleven newly accredited ambassadors to the Holy See, Pope Francis encourages them to continue fostering peace and cooperation, describing their efforts as essential in sowing seeds of hope in our war-weary world. By Lisa Zengarini Pope Francis accepted the Credential Letters presented by eleven new Ambassadors to the Holy See. The nations they represent
Pope Francis praises the vow of poverty in religious life as a bond that builds communion, as he greets the Canoness Sisters of the Holy Spirit in Saxony. By Devin Watkins Pope Francis met Thursday with the Canoness Sisters of the Holy Spirit in Saxony, which were founded in Rome by Blessed Guy de Montpellier.
Pope Francis commends members of Caritas Toledo for 60 years of charitable service, urging them to continue fostering societal change through charity, justice, and faith. By Francesca Merlo Pope Francis on Thursday greeted a delegation of members of the Caritas Toledo organization in Spain, who are celebrating sixty years of charitable service. Their commitment, the
The Holy Year 2025 officially begins on Christmas Eve when Pope Francis opens the Holy Door in St. Peter’s Basilica. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Hours after the last visitors and pilgrims left St. Peter’s Basilica for the day, a chisel clanged and dust flew as a group of prelates chanted their prayers before a simple
