2013-05-24 Vatican Radio (Vatican Radio) Pope Francis on Friday held separate meetings with a delegation from Bulgaria, led by Marin Raykov, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and a delegation from the Republic of Macedonia, led by Trajko Valjanoski, President of the Parliament.
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2013-05-23 Vatican Radio (Vatican Radio) That Christians might spread the spiritual salt of faith, hope and charity: this was Pope Francis’ exhortation at Mass Thursday morning in the chapel of the Domus Sanctae Marthae residence in the Vatican.
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Vatican City, 22 May 2013 (VIS) – “My presence here this afternoon represents, first of all, a heartfelt ‘thank you’ to the Missionaries of Charity founded by Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, who have worked here for 25 years, with many volunteers, for the many people who are in need of assistance. Thank you!
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POPE VISITS MISSIONARIES OF CHARITY, REAFFIRMS VALUE OF SOLIDARITY
2013-05-21 Vatican Radio (Vatican Radio) Pope Francis has sent a telegram to the Archbishop of Oklahoma City to express his deep concern for the victims, injured and homeless in the wake of a devastating tornado:The Holy Father has followed with deep concern the aftermath of the devastating tornado which has struck Oklahoma and he asks you convey to the entire community the assurance of his solidarity and closeness in prayer. Conscious of the tragic loss of life and the immensity of the work of rebuilding that lies ahead, he asks Almighty God to grant eternal rest to the departed, comfort to the afflicted, and strength and hope to the homeless and the injured
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Pope prays for strength and hope in wake of Oklahoma tragedy
2013-05-21 Vatican Radio (Vatican Radio) Pope Francis’ decision to place his hands on the head of a sick child and pray over him on Pentecost Sunday stirred speculation he might have performed an exorcism.
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2013-05-16 Vatican Radio (Vatican Radio) “The Year of Faith is placing Jesus Christ at the very center of the New Evangelization and we see the mission taking place and given life through so many of these different Movements, through their particular ministries and outreaches, they are proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ” says New Jersey native and Official at the Pontifical Council for Promoting New Evangelization, Fr.
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2013-05-15 Vatican Radio (Vatican Radio) American artist Lawrence Carroll was one of those commissioned by the Vatican to do an exhibit for Venice’s Biennale, one of the world’s most prestigious and cutting edge contemporary arts festivals. Carroll said he was delighted to have been commissioned by the Holy See to prepare an installment entitled “Re-Creation” for the festival
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U.S. artist commissioned by Vatican for Venice arts festival talks about his work
Home – VIS Vatican – Receive VIS – Contact us – CalendarThe Vatican Information Service is a news service, founded in the Holy See Press Office, that provides information about the Magisterium and the pastoral activities of the Holy Father and the Roman Curia…[+] Loading… POPE ANNOUNCES VISIT TO SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF BONARIA Vatican City, 15 May 2013 (VIS) – At the end of today’s general audience, the Pope, addressing a group of pilgrims from the Italian island of Sardinia, announced that he would like to visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Bonaria that is located in the Sardinian city of Cagliari
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Vatican City, 14 May 2013 (VIS) – This year, for the first time, the Holy See will participate in the Venice Biennale (1 June – 24 November)with a pavilion inspired by the Biblical story of Genesis, entitled “In the Beginning”. The name was chosen by Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi, president of the Pontifical Council for Culture, who, in line with his dicastery’s mission, is seeking meeting points to stimulate the Church’s dialogue with contemporary culture.
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2013-05-14 Vatican Radio (Vatican Radio) We need a “big heart” that is wide open and capable of loving. We must also avoid behaving selfishly at all costs because, selfish people, like Judas, do not understand what giving and love are; they become traitors, isolated and alone.
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Nous trouvons dans la constitution de Vatican II sur « La révélation divine » des enseignements d’immense portée pour notre vie en Église. Un texte me touche particulièrement: Dans les Livres saints, le Père qui est aux cieux s’avance de façon très aimante à la rencontre de ses fils, engage conversation avec eux; une si grande force, une si grande puissance se trouve dans la Parole de Dieu, qu’elle se présente comme le soutien et la vigueur de l’Église, et, pour les fils de l’Église, comme la solidité de la foi, la nourriture de l’âme, la source pure et intarissable de la vie spirituelle
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2013-05-10 Vatican Radio (Vatican Radio) Christian joy is a pilgrim joy that we cannot keep ‘bottled up’ for ourselves, or we risk becoming a ‘melancholy’ and ‘nostalgic’ community. Moreover, Christian joy is far from simple fun.
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Salt and Light Producers Cheridan Sanders and Sebastian Gomes review the script of an episode of The Church Alive, a new series for the Year of Faith dedicated to Vatican II and the New Evangelization. The 13-part series, which is filmed at the CBC studios in downtown Toronto, will premiere this coming September
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2013-05-08 Vatican Radio (Vatican Radio) Evangelization is not proselytizing. This was the focus of Pope Francis’ remarks to faithful gathered for Mass on Wednesday morning in the Chapel of the Domus Sanctae Marthae residence in the Vatican.
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2013-05-04 Vatican Radio (Vatican Radio) On Saturday evening Pope Francis was scheduled to visit the papal basilica of Saint Mary Major where he led the recitation of the Rosary. This evening’s prayer at is in observance of May which is traditionally celebrated as the month of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Home for good! Pope Francis welcomes Benedict back to VaticanRetired Pope Benedict XVI greets Pope Francis at the Vatican May 2
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2013-05-03 Vatican Radio (Vatican Radio) Pope Francis expressed hopes for the formation of a new government in Lebanon Friday “that will have to face the important challenges in the national arena as well as in the international sphere”.This is according to a statement released by the Secretariat of State following the Holy Father’s private audience with Lebanese President Michel Sleiman.
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Letter #68: Photo of Two Popes in Prayer
Second Photo of Two PopesA second photo of the “two Popes” from May 2, the day of Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI’s return to the Vatican, has emerged.The photo depicts Benedict, 86, with Pope Francis, 76, in prayer in the chapel at the Mater Ecclesiae monastery in the Vatican gardens, where Benedict will now be living.The photo shows the slight difference in the clothing of the two men. Pope Francis wheres a shoulder cape and waist sash that Emeritus Pope Benedict does not wear.Sign up for Dr
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Letter #68: Photo of Two Popes in Prayer