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Pope renews invitation to Saturday’s Synod Vigil
Posted on 09/24/2023 02:31 AM ()
Speaking after his weekly recitation of the Angelus prayer, Pope Francis invites all Christians to join him and other Church leaders for a prayer vigil in St Peter's Square this coming Saturday.
Pope: The choice to migrate or stay is a fundamental human right
Posted on 09/24/2023 01:42 AM ()
Pope Francis reiterates the importance of having the freedom of either staying or leaving one's country, as well as that of being welcomed wherever one goes.
Pope at Angelus: God's love is boundless
Posted on 09/24/2023 00:49 AM ()
Pope Francis reflects on the parable of the Workers in the Vineyard and emphasises that God's love transcends human notions of justice and fairness and encourages all to experience His boundless mercy.
World Day of Migrants and Refugees: Tony shares his story of hope
Posted on 09/23/2023 21:00 PM ()
On the 109th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Tony shares his harrowing story of migration from Syria to Austria and finally to Croatia, where he serves migrants who are on their way to Western European countries.
World Day of Migrants and Refugees: Caritas Italy calls for more legal pathways
Posted on 09/23/2023 21:00 PM ()
As the Church celebrates the 109th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Oliviero Forti, of Caritas Italy, highlights the need to open more humanitarian corridors to help migrants start a better life while putting an end to labour exploitation.
Lord's Day Reflection: 'Generous to the point of irrational’
Posted on 09/23/2023 11:53 AM ()
As the Church marks the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jonathan Montaldo offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings under the theme: “Generous to the point of irrational”.
Pope Francis thanks Our Lady for protection on Marseille visit
Posted on 09/23/2023 11:20 AM ()
Upon his return from Marseille, Pope Francis makes his customary visit to the Basilica of St. Mary Major to thank the Blessed Virgin Mary for her protection during his 44th Apostolic Journey abroad.
Pope Francis: 'Marseille’s welcome is a message to Europe'
Posted on 09/23/2023 10:50 AM ()
As Pope Francis returns to Rome from Marseille, he answers questions from journalists aboard the papal plane, discussing the issues of migration, euthanasia, ideological colonization, and the suffering of the Ukrainian people.
Pope Francis bids farewell to Marseille
Posted on 09/23/2023 08:28 AM ()
Following a brief farewell ceremony and a final meeting with French President Macron, Pope Francis and the papal entourage depart from Marseille International Airport to return to Rome.
Pope appeals for peace at conclusion of Marseille visit
Posted on 09/23/2023 07:04 AM ()
As he concludes Mass in Marseille, Pope Francis recalls victims of terrorism and prays for peace in Ukraine and in all countries devastated by war.