Pope offers New Year Greetings to World’s Jewish Communities
Pope Francis praised the increasingly friendly and fruitful relations between the Catholic Church and Jewish leaders as he also wished the world’s Jewish communities a happy Rosh Hashanah.
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Mary: A Courageous Woman Up to the End
Mary was a courageous woman who stood by Jesus even when the crowds turned against him and even though she knew he would face a tragic death, Pope Francis said.
Healthy Decentralisation, Not Fragmentation: Church Unity Around the Globe
Pope Francis talks about the need for a “healthy decentralisation” in the Catholic Church, but how that should look and work has been a topic of debate since the Second Vatican Council.
Bishops: Humble Shepherds, Not Lonely Masters
A bishop cannot truly discern God’s will by lording over his flock; rather he must listen to and participate in the lives of those entrusted to his care, Pope Francis told some 120 new bishops.
Pope: Christ Without a Cross is Not the Lord
Christ without the Cross is merely a good teacher – a Cross without Christ is spiritual masochism – neither of these have hope or save.
Pope Francis: Don’t Get Used to Evil
Pope Francis said that politicians and religious leaders cannot remain indifferent to the suffering caused by violence and hatred in the world.
Pope Highlights Bishops’ Role in Mass Translations
In changes to the Code of Canon Law regarding translations of the Mass and other liturgical texts, Pope Francis highlighted respect for the responsibility of national and regional bishops’ conferences.
1.1 Million at Papal Mass in Bogota
More than 1.1 million people gathered in the park for Mass in Bogota’s Simon Bolivar Park. Many of them were soaked in a rainstorm before the pope arrived, but as Mass began, bits of blue sky began to appear.
Today’s “Mirror” Culture Leads to Sad Souls, So Break the Mirror!
Today’s narcissistic culture leads to sad souls who worry more about what’s in the mirror, than caring for others,
