ROME REPORTS TV News Agency http://www.romereports.com/palio ROME REPORTS Video News en-us Pope meets with Italian bishops to lead a Profession of Faith, before the tomb of St. Peter http://www.romereports.com/palio/pope-meets-with-italian-bishops-to-lead-a-profession-of-faith-before-the-tomb-ofst-peter-english-10109.html Thu, 23 May 2013 19:12:13 +0200 May 23, 2013. (Romereports.com)(-ONLY VIDEO-) As part of the Year of Faith, Pope Francis walked into St. Peter's Basilica, to lead a Profession of Faith with Italian Bishops. President of El Salvador gives Pope a relic of Msgr. Oscar Romero http://www.romereports.com/palio/president-of-el-salvador-gives-pope-a-relic-of-msgr-oscar-romero-english-10107.html Thu, 23 May 2013 18:47:33 +0200 May 23, 2013. (Romereports.com) Pope Francis welcomed the President of El Salvador, Mauricio Funes, to the Vatican. During their meeting, both leaders talked how the Holy See and El Salvador, collaborate in issues like charity, education and the fight against poverty and organized crime. Pope: Be the salt of the earth, don't be 'museum-piece' Christians http://www.romereports.com/palio/pope-be-the-salt-of-the-earth-dont-be-museum-piece-christians-english-10105.html Thu, 23 May 2013 17:16:09 +0200 May 23, 2013. (Romereports.com) During his homily at the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta Chapel, the Pope called on Christians to be the 'salt of the earth.' He described it as living life with 'flavor' that's reflected in faith, hope and charity. He also urged them to not become so called 'museum piece' Christians. American appointed as head of the Order of Friars Minor http://www.romereports.com/palio/american-appointed-as-head-of-the-order-of-friars-minor-english-10100.html Thu, 23 May 2013 13:24:05 +0200 May 23, 2013. (Romereports.com) The Order of Friars Minor now has a new leader. American Michael Anthony Perry was elected in Rome to serve as the new minister general of the order. Fr. Perry was born in Indianapolis. He was ordained a priest in 1984. Throughout the years, he has worked for Catholic Relief Services and he has also been an international policy adviser for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Before being appointed to his current post, he was the Vicar General of the Order. Vatican's Financial Authority releases first annual report http://www.romereports.com/palio/vaticans-financial-authority-releases-first-annual-report-english-10099.html Wed, 22 May 2013 19:14:30 +0200 May 22. 2013. (Romereports.com) The Vatican presented the first annual report through its Financial Information Authority. That's the unit of the Holy See and the Vatican City State that oversees all its financial activities. The mission is to supervise, regulate and prevent money laundering and the financing of terrorism. Pope receives jersey from an NBA team and from Italy's 'Lazio' and 'Roma' soccer teams http://www.romereports.com/palio/pope-receives-jersey-from-an-nba-team-andfrom-italys-lazio-and-roma-soccer-teams-english-10097.html Wed, 22 May 2013 18:43:46 +0200 May 22, 2013. (Romereports.com) The Eternal City has two soccer teams. Roma and its rival Lazio. Managers and players of both teams greeted Pope Francis after his weekly general audience. The meeting comes just days before both teams face off to win the Italian Cup. Pope Francis meets with sisters of Mother Teresa's Order, the Missionaries of Charity http://www.romereports.com/palio/pope-francis-meets-with-sisters-ofmother-teresas-order-the-missionaries-of-charity-english-10094.html Wed, 22 May 2013 18:31:16 +0200 May 22, 2013. (Romereports.com) The Pope took some time to visit the Missionaries of Charity to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Vatican's' Soup Kitchen. It's here that a group of sisters take care of the poor and needy day in and day out, just a few steps away from St. Peter's Square. This day takes us back 25 years, when on May 21, 1988 Blessed John Paul II entrusted the 'Dono di Maria' house to Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta, said sister Mary Prema Pierick, the Superior of the Missionaries of Charity. Pope calls for unity, asks all Catholics to pray for the Church in China http://www.romereports.com/palio/pope-calls-for-unity-asks-all-catholics-to-pray-for-the-church-in-china-english-10092.html Wed, 22 May 2013 16:57:56 +0200 May 22, 2013. (Romereports.com) During this week's catechesis, the Pope talked about how the Holy Spirit helps Catholics in their every day lives. He improvised a few words, calling on Catholics to build unity among them. He also asked faithful to pray for China and to reflect on their personal lives. Pope meets with players of 'Juventus,' Italy's Soccer Champions http://www.romereports.com/palio/pope-meets-with-players-of-juventus-italys-soccer-champions-english-10091.html Wed, 22 May 2013 16:37:57 +0200 May 22, 2013. (Romereports.com) It's no secret that the Pope is a big soccer fan. Since the 'Juventus de Turin' team won the Italian championship, the Pope met with the coaching staff and team captains. It was quite obvious that the Pope follows the latest sports news, but especially those involving his favorite team of San Lorenzo de Almagro. Pope's General Audience: The Holy Spirit and the Church are inseparable http://www.romereports.com/palio/popes-general-audience-the-holy-spirit-and-the-church-are-inseparable-english-10088.html Wed, 22 May 2013 11:44:48 +0200 May 22, 2013. (Romereports.com) (-ONLY VIDEO-) During Wednesday's general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the Creed, by focusing on the inseparable bond between the Holy Spirit and the Church. The Pope explained that the Holy Spirit overcomes selfishness, opens minds and hearts and motivates Christians to spread the Gospel. The Pope also prayed for the victims affected by the deadly tornado in Oklahoma. FULL TEXT IN ENGLISH: