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Pope Francis Publishes Apostolic Exhortation: “Beloved Amazon”
Pope Francis published the Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation, “Beloved Amazon” … this document is the fruit of the Synod on the Amazon.
Eight Things – Pope Francis, the Poor, Laudato Si
Have I ever thought about the impact of climate change on those who will bear the first effects and brunt of changes?
Apostolic Journey of his Holiness Pope Francis to Mozambique, Madagascar and Mauritius
Pope Francis is less than a month away from starting his trip to Mozambique, Madagascar and Mauritius, in Africa.
Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation “Christus vivit”
The Vatican published “Christus vivit,” a document written in response to the dialogue and discussions that took place during the Synod of Bishops on Youth.
This is the Layperson’s Hour – Pope Francis and Thomas Judge, C.M.
Although he was somewhat controversial in his day, today the Eastern Province of the Congregation of the Mission is proud of its son, Fr. Thomas Judge.
Prayer Request of the Pope – Special October Campaign #PrayForTheChurch
Pope Francis has asked his Worldwide Prayer Network to help all the faithful pray more intensely this month of October. For more resources, click here. During these last years and months, we in the Church have lived through difficult situations, among these abuses of...
A Profound “NO” to the Death Penalty
Pope Francis calls the death penalty “inadmissible because it is an attack on the inviolability and dignity of the person.”
Vatican Video: On the Call to Holiness in Today’s World
On Monday, April 9, the Vatican released the latest Apostolic Exhortation from Pope Francis: Gaudete et exsultate: On the call to holiness in today’s world. Watch the Vatican Media video below which highlights the theme of this latest Apostolic Exhortation. [youtube...
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Pope Francis: Homily at Mass on World Day of Migrants and Refugees [full text]
On Sunday, January 14, 2018 the Church observed 104th World Day of Migrants and Refugees. Pope Francis celebrated Eucharist in St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican for them. Some two-thousand Filipinos, 1.200 Ukrainians, 800 Romanians, 650 Hindus and other 45 nations were...
Message of Pope Francis for the Celebration of the 51st World Day of Peace
On Monday, January 1, 2018, the Solemnity of St. Mary Mother of God, the Church celebrates the 51st World Day of Peace. The motto of reflection that he proposes for this year is: “Migrants and refugees: men and women in search of peace.” In his message, the Pope...
What Does a Pope Do With a Lamborghini?
“Pope gets Lamborghini, auctions it to rebuild Christian Iraq” Upon seeing this headline (the full article is below), I was proud, once again, of our beloved Pope Francis for modeling a key value for us as Vincentians and as Catholics. He was walking the talk so to...
