(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis greeted the faithful from the Italian dioceses of Ascoli Piceno, Otranto, and Nonantola who are on pilgrimage to Rome for the Jubilee of Mercy, at the conclusion of his Wednesday General Audience. The Holy Father greeted Bishop Giovanni D’Ercole and the faithful of his Diocese of Ascoli Piceno, which was hard-hit…
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Theme for the 2017 World Day for Social Communications
(Vatican Radio) The theme for the Church’s 2017 World Day for Social Communications was published on Thursday. The theme or motto chosen for this event is: “Fear not, for I am with you” (Is 43.5). Communicating hope and trust in our time. The Vatican Secretariat for Communications issued this following statement on the theme Numbness…
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English Summary of Pope’s General Audience
English Summary of Pope’s General Audience ‘The good thief helps us to understand how we should approach God: with awe and not fear, with respect for God’s power and infinite goodness. When we approach him in this way, we entrust ourselves to his mercy, even in the darkest of moments.’ Here is the Vatican-provided English-language…
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Pope at Audience: Are You Suffering? Look to the Cross
Pope at Audience: Are You Suffering? Look to the Cross Reminds Faithful That Nothing Separates Us From the Love of God For the sick, suffering, or even incarcerated, don’t forget to look to Christ Crucified on the Cross, who is God with us. The Pope offered this reflection today during this morning’s General Audience, when…
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