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Pope’s December prayer intention: For a life of prayer
In a video message for his December prayer intention, Pope Francis speaks about the power of prayer to change reality and our hearts, and prays that, through a life of prayer, we may nourish our relationship with Jesus Christ.
Vatican launches #aGiftOfWisdom campaign
The Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life launches an initiative to promote bonding between young people and the elderly.
Pope at Audience: Mary a woman of prayer and model for our prayer
Pope Francis reflects on prayer and on how the Virgin Mary, who entrusted herself to God with docility, is a model for our own lives.
Pope prays for defenseless victims of hatred and terror
Pope Francis turns his thoughts and prayers to the victims of terror attacks that have bloodied European soil this week describing them as “deplorable acts that aim to compromise fraternal collaboration between religions”.
New Cardinals come from all corners of the earth
They come from Africa, Asia (Brunei and the Philippines), North and South America and Italy. In addition, there is a particular accent on the sons of St Francis during the year in which the Encyclical "Fratelli tutti" was published. Short biographies of the 13 new Cardinals Pope Francis announced.
Vatican appeals for safe passage home for stranded seafarers under pandemic
It is estimated that more than 300,000 seafarers and marine personnel are currently stranded at sea, due to the Covid-19 restrictions.