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Pope Francis's Morning Homilies May 27th-June 1st

2013-06-2

By Edward Pentin | In his early morning homilies in the Domus Sanctae Marthae residence this past week, Pope Francis warned of riches that can distance us from Christ, stressed the importance of having joyful hearts filled with the Holy Spirit,...

Pope Francis, the Mafia, and Pro-Abortion Politicians

2013-05-27

By Edward Pentin | Pope Francis took the Mafia to task at the weekend, calling on them to repent, convert and cease exploiting and enslaving people. He was speaking in reference to the beatification of Don Giuseppe “Pino” Puglisi on Saturday, a...

Round-up of Pope's Early Morning Homilies This Week

2013-05-25

By Edward Pentin | Among the themes covered in his early morning homilies this week, Pope Francis preached about the importance of praying courageously, of doing good to all, and how to guard against losing the spiritual salt of one’s faith. On...

Pope Francis Sends Message of Condolence to Oklahoma

2013-05-21

By Edward Pentin | The Vatican released the following message this evening following the massive tornado that struck Oklahoma yeserday. Message sent through the Apostolic Nunciature in Washington to the Most Reverend Paul S. Coakley, Archbishop...

Parishes Worldwide Prepare for Eucharistic Adoration Hour

2013-05-17

By Edward Pentin | To emphasise the centrality of the Eucharist during this Year of Faith, an hour of Eucharistic Adoration will take place worldwide on Sunday June 2nd – the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus...

Brother of Slain Minister to Address Ecclesial Movements

2013-05-16

By Edward Pentin | Over 120,000 members of Church movements will be in Rome this weekend to celebrate the Year of Faith and the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council. Among those scheduled to speak at a welcoming...

Images of Rome's 2013 March for Life

2013-05-13

By Edward Pentin | Photographs from yesterday's second March for Life in Rome. Click here for my account of the event. Virginia Coda Nunziante, chief organiser of Rome's March for Life. Irene Van der Wende of the...

Improving Communication of Pope's Early Morning Homilies

2013-05-2

By Edward Pentin | Go to the outskirts of faith, be open to the Holy Spirit and allow Him to work. This was the key theme of Pope Francis’ early morning homily Thursday, in the chapel of the Domus Sanctae Marthae residence where he’s staying....

Pope Condemns Exploitation of Labor, Lack of Work

2013-05-1

By Edward Pentin | A society that fails to pay a just wage, to offer employment, or that only seeks personal profit, is unjust and goes against God, Pope Francis said today. Addressing pilgrims during his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s...

Peres Tells Pope: Middle East is "Disintegrating"

2013-04-30

By Edward Pentin | Israeli President Shimon Peres warned Pope Francis Tuesday that the Middle East is “disintegrating” and said the pontiff “has an important role” to play in bringing peace to the region and the world. During their half-hour...

Extracts of New Book on Pope Francis

2013-04-18

By Edward Pentin | A new book revealing Pope Francis’ thoughts as a cardinal on a variety of "hot button" issues appears in English language bookstores on Friday. Published by Image Books, the book is called “On Heaven and Earth: Pope Francis...

Pope Francis: Where Calumny is, There is the Devil

2013-04-15

By Edward Pentin | For the third time in as many weeks, Pope Francis has warned not to speak ill of others, and again mentioned the devil in another striking homily this morning in the chapel of the Vatican's Santa Martha residence. Calumny, he...

Pope Creates Consultative Committee on Reforming the Curia

2013-04-13

By Edward Pentin | Pope Francis today appointed a group of cardinals to advise him on Church government and to study a plan for revising the Apostolic Constitution on the Roman Curia, 'Pastor Bonus', the Vatican announced today. Vatican...

Vatican Denies Benedict XVI Has Serious Illness

2013-04-10

By Edward Pentin | The Vatican reiterated Wednesday that Benedict XVI does not have any specific illness apart from the problems associated with old age after a Spanish author claimed the Pope Emeritus must have a grave illness after suffering a...

Vatican Conference to Look at Cultural Impact of Adult Stem Cell Research

2013-04-10

By Edward Pentin | What are the cultural implications of medical advances that are allowing many of us to live longer? To help analyze this question in detail, the Vatican is co-hosting a Rome conference on regenerative medicine, with an...