Before concluding the Mass celebrating the Solemnity of Pentecost, Pope Francis thanked the thousands of pilgrims gathered from various movements, ecclesial communities and associations who were present. The Holy Father’s address was followed by the recitation of the Regina Caeli. The Year of Faith celebrations w…
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Pontiff Calls Movements and Communities Part of the Riches of the Church
Posted by Junno Arocho Esteves on May 20th, 2013
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Posted by Junno Arocho Esteves on May 20th, 2013
Over 200,000 people from all over the world gathered in Rome to celebrate the Solemnity of Pentecost with Pope Francis on Sunday. The Mass was the concluding event of the two day pilgrimage of ecclesial movements, communities, and lay associations whi…
Neocatechumenal Way Initiators Meet with Pope Francis
Posted by Junno Arocho Esteves on May 19th, 2013
Kiko Argüello, Carmen Hernández and Fr. Mario Pezzi, the initiators of the Neocatechumenal Way, were present during the Holy Father’s morning mass at Domus Sanctae Marthae on Saturday morning. The Neocatechumenal Way, an itinerary of Christian formation, were among the communities, movements and lay associations …
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Posted by Junno Arocho Esteves on May 17th, 2013
Pope Francis met today with directors of the Pontifical Missionary Works (POM), also known as the Pontifical Mission Societies, who convened in Rome for the annual assembly. The directors hail from various missionary societies under the jurisdiction o…
Pope Francis: Allow Yourselves To Encounter The Lord
Posted by Junno Arocho Esteves on May 17th, 2013
In his homily during Mass at Domus Sanctae Marthae this morning, Pope Francis reflected on the love of Christ and the power it has in redeeming one’s sins. Among those attending the Mass were employees of the Vatican Museums. The Holy Father spoke on the Gospel which relates the encounter Christ had with Peter, a…
Holy See: Cardinal O’Brien to Leave Scotland for Several Months
Posted by Junno Arocho Esteves on May 15th, 2013
The Holy See Press Office announced that Cardinal Keith Patrick O’Brien, Archbishop Emeritus of St. Andrews and Edinburgh, has agreed with the Holy Father to leave Scotland for several months. A communique released by the Holy See stated that Cardinal O’Brien, “for the same reasons he decided not to participate i…
Pontifical Mission Societies Convene in Rome for Annual Assembly
Posted by Junno Arocho Esteves on May 14th, 2013
The Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) is currently meeting in Rome for their annual Assembly. The group, which consists of various missionary societies under the jurisdiction of the Holy See, work in areas where the Catholic Church is new or poor. Th…
Pope Announces Visit to Marian Shrine in September
Posted by Junno Arocho Esteves on May 14th, 2013
Before concluding his weekly General Audience. Pope Francis announced his intention to visit the Marian Shrine of Bonaria, located in Cagliari, Sardegna. The Marian Shrine is the namesake of the Holy Father’s birthplace, the city of Buenos Aires in Argentina. While greeting the Italian pilgrims from Sardegna, Pop…
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Posted by Junno Arocho Esteves on May 14th, 2013
For the first time ever, the Holy See will be present at the 55th International Art Exhibition in Venice. The event, which is organized by la Biennale di Venezia, will be open to the public from Saturday, June 1st to Sunday, November 24th, 2013. At …
Holy See Presents Statistical Yearbook and Directory to Pope Francis
Posted by Junno Arocho Esteves on May 13th, 2013
Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, the Vatican Secretary of State, along with Archbishop Angelo Becciu, substitute for General Affairs presented to Pope Francis the 2013 edition of the Annuario Pontificio, with is the annual directory of the Holy See, as well as the “Annuarium Statisticum Ecclesiae”, which is the Church’s …
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