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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Lord has safeguarded the faith of the people of God in China, Pope Francis said. “And the faith of God’s people has been the compass that has shown the way” to Christians in China throughout history and until today, he said in a video message to people taking part in…
WASHINGTON – Bishop Larry Silva of Honolulu has announced that Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, Pro-Prefect at the Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelization, will be a special guest for the Asian and Pacific Island Catholics National Encounter, July 15-17. “With great anticipation, we look forward to His Eminence’s affirming presence and accompaniment in the faith on behalf of…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Take advantage of conflicts since they require people to come together and cooperate, Pope Francis told a delegation from Loyola University Chicago. “Thank God there are conflicts,” he said during an audience with the group at the Vatican May 20. “Conflicts cause us to walk in mazes, and you get out…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Empowered and enlightened by the Holy Spirit, Christians are called to develop the gentleness needed to proclaim the Gospel to all, Pope Francis said. Just as the Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples, transformed their hearts and instilled in them a “serene courage” to share their experience of Jesus, the pope…
WASHINGTON – As the Catholic Church in the United States prepares to celebrate its first National Eucharistic Congress in over half a century, Pope Francis will send His Eminence Luis Cardinal Tagle as his special envoy. His Eminence currently serves as Pro-Prefect of the Section for the First Evangelization and New Particular Churches of the…
VERONA, Italy (CNS) — Adults in the world’s richest nations deserve “the Pontius Pilate Nobel Prize because we have become experts at washing our hands” of the violence and injustices in the world, Pope Francis said. Always insisting on having the last word, being concerned only for one’s own well-being, investing in weapons manufacturing and…