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101 children to sing and play for Pope Francis in Jakarta

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 03:40

For more than a month, 101 children have been rehearsing music to welcome Pope Francis to the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption in Jakarta, Indonesia.

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Argentinian missionary prepares to welcome Pope Francis to Vanimo

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 03:32

"Some have been walking for days due to the scarcity of transportation," an Argentinian missionary priest in Vanimo, Papua New Guinea, reveals as he discusses the excitement for Pope Francis' arrival, which will bring about "an explosion of joy."

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'A blessing for the Indonesian nation' - Cardinal Suharyo on Pope's visit

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 02:00

As Pope Francis departs on his 45th Apostolic Journey abroad, Cardinal Ignatius Suharyo, the Archbishop of Jakarta, offers his thoughts on the Pope's closeness to Indonesia, in this article published on L'Osservatore Romano.

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'A light of hope that brings peace' - Cardinal Ribat on Pope in Papua New Guinea

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 02:00

Cardinal John Ribat, Archbishop of Port Moresby, shares his thoughts on Pope Francis' 45th Apostolic Journey abroad, which takes him to Papua New Guinea on September 6-9.

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'Missionaries working to share Gospel teaching' - Bishop Meli on Pope's visit to Vanimo

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 02:00

Ahead of Pope Francis' visit to Vanimo, in Papua New Guinea, on September 8, Bishop Francis Meli of Vanimo praises the ecumenical work of evangelization carried out by Christians in the country.

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'Unbreakable bond between faith and culture' - Cardinal Da Silva on Pope in Timor-Leste

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 02:00

Cardinal Virgilio do Carma da Silva, Archbishop of Dili, says Pope Francis' Apostolic Visit to Timor-Leste will bring hope to the Christian faithful and set them on the path to inculturate the Gospel in their society.

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Cardinal Goh: Pope's visit to Singapore will foster our communion in faith

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 02:00

As Pope Francis departs on his 45th Apostolic Journey abroad, Cardinal William Goh, Archbishop of Singapore, reflects on the establishment of his Archdiocese in 1972, saying the Pope's visit will lead to deeper unity among Catholics in the country.

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Inspiring Indian youth to proclaim Christ on campus

Sun, 09/01/2024 - 11:08

The Kerala Campus Conference was held recently to offer Indian university students a chance to bear witness to their Christian faith, featuring students from across Kerala performing several theatre performances.

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Pope Francis offers condolences on the death of Cardinal Parolin’s mother

Sun, 09/01/2024 - 09:41

Pope Francis offers his closeness and prayers to Cardinal Pietro Parolin and his family on the death of their mother, Ada Miotti Parolin, who was 96 years old. The funeral will be held the morning of 3 September in Schiavon in the province of Vicenza.

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Pope: We are called to live our faith consistently in prayer and practice

Sun, 09/01/2024 - 05:38

Before leading the Angelus prayer, Pope Francis reflects on the Sunday Gospel and reminds us that our relationship with God goes beyond outward gestures and calls on us to cultivate interior attitudes of charity, love and tenderness.

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Pope prays for victims of terror attack in Burkina Faso and for peace, worldwide

Sun, 09/01/2024 - 05:15

Pope Francis condemns violence in Burkina Faso and the Middle East, urges environmental action, and seeks prayers for his upcoming trip to Asia, before celebrating the beatification of a Slovak martyr.

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Pope Francis entrusts his 45th Apostolic Journey to Mary, Salus Populi Romani

Sun, 09/01/2024 - 05:04

Pope Francis prays before the icon of Mary, Salus Populi Romani, entrusting his upcoming Apostolic Journey to her care.

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Hersh Goldberg, Israeli hostage, killed in Gaza

Sun, 09/01/2024 - 04:05

The body of 23-year-old Hersh Goldberg is found with those of five other hostages in Gaza. His mother Rachel had sent a video message to Pope Francis and met him at the Vatican.

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An overview of the Church in Indonesia

Sun, 09/01/2024 - 02:00

As Pope Francis prepares to undertake his Apostolic Journey to Asia and Oceania, we offer an overview of the Church in Indonesia, where he will visit on September 3-6.

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An overview of the Church in Papua New Guinea

Sun, 09/01/2024 - 02:00

As Pope Francis prepares to visit Singapore on his Apostolic Journey to Asia and Oceania, we offer an overview of the Catholic Church in the country.

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An overview of the Church in Timor-Leste

Sun, 09/01/2024 - 02:00

As Pope Francis prepares to visit Timor-Leste on his Apostolic Journey to Asia and Oceania, we offer an overview of the Church in the country.

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September 1: A celebration of God’s decision to create

Sat, 08/31/2024 - 08:00

As the Church celebrates the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation on September 1, Indian Bishop Allwyn D’Silva, Chairman of the Federation of Asian Bishops Conferences’ Office of Human Development, reflects on the importance of praising God for His marvellous gift of Creation.

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Effects of global warming pose threats to Pacific island region

Sat, 08/31/2024 - 07:48

The sparsely populated island nations of the Pacific emit less than .02% of the world's annual greenhouse gas emissions. Yet this collection of volcanic islands and coral atolls is the first to suffer the effects of global warming. The Pope will visit the region during his 45th apostolic journey.

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Pope to Capuchins: ‘Be peacemakers following the footsteps of St. Francis’

Sat, 08/31/2024 - 06:03

Addressing the Capuchin Friars meeting for their General Chapter, Pope Francis encourages them to continue the Order’s historical commitment to peace, fraternity, and charity towards the poor, following in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi.

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Pope: Clean energy requires renewable sources and responsible consumption

Sat, 08/31/2024 - 03:50

Pope Francis addreses members of “Terna”, an Italian electric transmission company, and lauds their commitment to clean energy, transparency, and ethical responsibility, emphasising the importance of their work for the common good and the environment.

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