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FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
By Joseph Tulloch Pope Francis says that “in this dramatic hour of our history, while the winds of war and the fires of violence continue to devastate entire peoples and nations,” the Christian community is reminded of its call to “put itself at the service of humanity”. The Pope was speaking after Mass in St
Pope Francis encourages religious gathered in Rome for their General Chapters to take “decisive steps in following Christ” and look at the Blessed Virgin Mary as a model. By Deborah Castellano Lubov Take decisive steps in following Christ and listen to His voice. Pope Francis offered this encouragement as he met on Thursday with the
By Andrea Tornielli Christianity is not merely a philosophy, a set of ideas, or a manual of moral rules. It is an event, woven with wonder and human faces. This truth was once again made evident on a sweltering Sunday afternoon in Vanimo and the remote village of Baro. There was awe and gratitude in
Summing-up his experiences in Papua New Guinea, Fr Brian Nonde said, “For us African missionaries, the people of Papua New Guinea (PNG) teach us to live our Christian faith in harmony with nature, the value of family life, human relations, and how to cherish culture and traditions.” Fr Paul Samasumo – Vatican City Fr Brian
Pope Francis addresses members of four religious congregations as they hold their General Chapters in Rome and urges them to focus on discernment, ongoing formation, and fostering a spirit of charity. By Francesca Merlo Pope Francis met on Monday with the leaders of four religious congregations, who are holding their General Chapters in Rome. He
Pope Francis resumes his General Audiences after the summer break, reflecting on the work of the Holy Spirit in the Redemption won by Christ. By Christopher Wells The Pope’s General Audiences began again after pausing for the month of June, with the Holy Father resuming his reflections on the work of the Holy Spirit. Having
The Vatican has granted a plenary indulgence to anyone who visits a sick, lonely, or disabled elderly person on the fourth annual World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly on July 28. Those who are grandparents or elderly themselves can also receive a plenary indulgence, as well as anyone who participates in religious functions connected
By Walter Sanchez Silva Friar Nelson Medina, a Dominican known for his extensive apostolate on the internet, offered five tips for Catholics to do a better job evangelizing on social media. The Colombian priest, who holds a doctorate in fundamental theology, shared the following recommendations with ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner. Dominican friar Nelson
The National Eucharistic Congress in the US city of Indianapolis concludes with the celebration of Mass and a homily by Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, who calls for a renewed commitment to Eucharistic and missionary conversion. By Vatican News Reflecting on the theme of the National Eucharistic Congress, from the Gospel of John “Remain in Me”,
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