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FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
In his message for the 59th World Day of Social Communications, Pope Francis urged media practitioners to counter fear, despair, and polarization with messages of hope and solidarity. According to the Holy Father, communication has the power to either build or destroy, and it is up to media practitioners to ensure that their work promotes
Pope Francis encourages Catholic journalists and communicators gathered in Rome for the Jubilee of the World of Communication to be courageous truth and hope-tellers in our world marred by conflicts, division and misinformation. By Lisa Zengarini As Catholic communicators from across the world convened to Rome for the Jubilee of the World of Communication this
Pope Francis sends a message for the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 47th US President, offering divine blessings upon the ‘beloved American people,’ President Trump, and his family, and praying that the Lord will help guide efforts toward peace. By Deborah Castellano Lubov “I ask God to guide your efforts in promoting peace
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
