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Pope prays for victims of India train accident, remembers victims of war
Posted on 06/4/2023 04:57 AM ()
On Sunday, Pope Francis remembers the victims of the train accident in India that took the lives of nearly 300 people. He calls for prayers for all suffering in wars, recalling Ukraine, in particular.
Pope at Angelus: The Sign of the Cross makes us feel God's embrace
Posted on 06/4/2023 04:06 AM ()
The sign of the cross reminds us how much God loves us and makes us feel God's constant embrace, Pope Francis reassured during his midday Angelus address Sunday on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, as he urged faithful to ask themselves whether they witness God-as-love in their lives and communities.
Cardinal Herranz publishes his memoirs on Benedict XVI and Francis
Posted on 06/4/2023 00:00 AM ()
Cardinal Julián Herranz publishes his memoirs regarding Benedict XVI and Francis in his new book, "Two Popes," saying "they have inspired me with their virtues and honoured me with their personal friendship." Pope Francis wrote the preface in which he thanks the Cardinal for his service to the Church.
The Lord's Day Reflection: 'The mystery of God as three in one’
Posted on 06/3/2023 13:31 PM ()
As the Church marks the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, Fr Edmund Power, OSB, offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings under the theme: “The mystery of God as three in one”.
Cardinal Marengo: Pope's Mongolia visit an encouragement for Catholics
Posted on 06/3/2023 10:11 AM ()
In an interview with Vatican News, Cardinal Giorgio Marengo, Apostolic Prefect of Ulaanbaatar, expresses his joy at the announcement of Pope Francis' Apostolic Journey to Mongolia, on 31 August - 4 September, calling it a "great encouragement" for the missionaries and faithful of the East Asian nation.
Pope appoints three new members to Pontifical Academy of Sciences
Posted on 06/3/2023 04:54 AM ()
Pope Francis appoints Jules A. Hoffmann, a 2011 Nobel laureate in medicine, along with Masashi Mizokami and Tebello Nyokong, as new Members of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences.
Pope to Mission Societies: Mission is about preaching Christ, not distributing money
Posted on 06/3/2023 04:16 AM ()
Pope Francis receives in audience the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) gathered near Rome for their Annual General Assembly, and invites them to continue the work of Jesus to bring God’s infinite love and mercy to all, while fostering the missionary spirit among all the people of God.
Pope sends 'heartfelt condolences' for deadly train crash in India
Posted on 06/3/2023 04:10 AM ()
Pope Francis expresses his heartfelt condolences and offers his prayers for everyone involved in a deadly train collision in India's Odisha State, which killed around 300 people and injured some 900 others.
Pope Francis to make Apostolic Journey to Mongolia
Posted on 06/3/2023 04:02 AM ()
Pope Francis accepts the invitation of the President of Mongolia and local Church authorities, and will visit the East Asian nation from 31 August to 4 September 2023.
Pope Francis: God makes us saints in the ‘worksite’ of daily life
Posted on 06/3/2023 03:48 AM ()
Pope Francis greets pilgrims from the birthplaces of Sts. John XXIII and Paul VI in northern Italy, and urges them to appreciate the roots of their faith and become saints themselves.