(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis has expressed appreciation for the opening of the 20th Renovabis Congress taking place in Freising, Germany. The event, from 31 August to 2 September focusses on the theme “Witnessing to the Gospel – Shaping the World. The Role of Religious Orders in Central and Eastern Europe”. A message from the Cardinal…
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Pope Francis pleased over finalization of peace talks in Colombia
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis is “pleased” that negotiations between the government of Colombia and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) have been finalized after four years of peace talks. A statement issued by the Secretariat of State said the Holy Father “reiterates his support for the goal of attaining the peace and reconciliation of…
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Pope Francis to cardiologists: work for authentic human good
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis addressed the participants in a major international gathering of the European Society of Cardiology on Wednesday. The 5-day World Congress of the European Society of Cardiology has been meeting in Rome at the city's New Fairgrounds since August 27th to explore the role of teamwork in researching, diagnosing and treating cardiovascular…
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Pope Audience: Christ offers salvation not rejection
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis during his Wednesday Audience in St Peter’s Square spoke about how faith in Christ brings salvation. At the heart of the Pope’s catechesis during his Wednesday General Audience was the salvation of Christ to those who are rejected by men. The Holy Father was reflecting on the account in the Gospel…
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