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September 9, 2019

Why does Pope Francis wear a silver cross?

The tradition of popes wearing a pectoral cross has a fascinating history and deep spiritual symbolism. Pope Francis, along with other bishops and cardinals, wears every day a “pectoral cross”…

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September 7, 2019

Pope Francis: Why is silence so important during Mass?

The Liturgy should be a School of Prayer, where we learn to speak to God. “Silence is not limited to the absence of words; rather, we open ourselves to hearing…

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May 15, 2017

The Stunning Anti-Catholic Lie that Makes Pope a Devil Worshipper

Today, a friend sent me a link to this YouTube video (scroll down for the insanity), asking me to comment on its veracity. Under the title, “Pope Francis Declares Lucifer…

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April 12, 2017

‘On the Cross, our hope was born and is always reborn,’ says Pope Francis

Francis held his final general audience before Easter The cross, loving service and humble sacrifice are the only way to overcome evil and give hope to the world, Pope Francis…

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February 22, 2017

Pope Francis to make historic visit to Anglican church in Rome

The church of All Saints will be twinned with the Catholic parish of Ognissanti, home to the titular church of Cardinal Walter Kasper, to make the occasion The Anglican church…

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February 22, 2017

Vatican and Rome’s Jewish Museum team up for first joint show

The focus of the exhibition, opening in May, will be the menorah The museums of the Vatican and Rome’s ancient Jewish community are hosting their first joint exhibit, building on…

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February 21, 2017

Pope’s tip for becoming a saint: Pray for someone who doesn’t like you

Pope Francis visited the parish of St Mary Josefa on the edge of the Diocese of Rome A practical first step toward holiness — as well as for assuring peace…

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February 21, 2017

Pope laments plight of child soldiers fighting in Congo

The Pope was speaking days after the UN voiced concern about deadly violence in the country Pope Francis has expressed dismay about clashes in the Democratic Republic of Congo he…

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February 13, 2017

Pope Francis: ‘Healthcare is not a business’

The Pope was speaking to patients and medical professionals ahead of the World Day of the Sick A nation’s healthcare system cannot be run simply as a business because human…

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February 7, 2017

Money and pride make people ignore God’s word,’ Pope says in message for Lent

Without making room for God’s word in their heart, people will never be able to welcome and love all human life, Pope Francis said. “Each life that we encounter is…

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February 7, 2017

Full text: Pope Francis’s message for Lent 2017

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Lent is a new beginning, a path leading to the certain goal of Easter, Christ’s victory over death. This season urgently calls us to conversion. Christians…

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January 24, 2017

Pope Francis: ‘God listens to all prayers, even angry ones’

'Tell God what you feel to his face,' Francis said during Mass in the chapel of his Vatican residence God “likes to argue with us,” especially when it is difficult…

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January 18, 2017

Tremors felt in Rome as three large earthquakes hit central Italy

Schools in the Italian capital have been evacuated as a precaution A series of three strong earthquakes hit central Italy in the space of an hour on Wednesday, shaking the…

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January 3, 2017

Don’t fall for fake Pope quotes on Islam, says Vatican

Widely shared quotes in which Francis calls for a merger of Christianity and Islam are 'invented', says spokesman A widely shared story that claimed Pope Francis called for merging Islam…

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December 22, 2016

Pope names first woman to head Vatican Museums

Barbara Jatta has been serving as vice-director of the museums since June Pope Francis has chosen, for the first time, a woman to head the Vatican Museums. Barbara Jatta, 54,…

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November 21, 2016

Pope extends priests’ special permission to absolve ‘grave sin’ of abortion

The Pope also extended his decree that allows SSPX priests to hear valid confessions Pope Francis is allowing all priests to absolve the “grave sin” of abortion, extending special permission…

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