Charity is basic to the Church’s identity
For all the good you have done and continue to do, I give you my heartfelt thanks and blessing.And I ask you to pray for...
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“Sickness and suffering in the Bible”
Illustration; The Good Samaritan by Jacob Jordaens, c. 1616 Pope Francis’ address to the Pontifical Biblical Commission Thursday, 20 April 2023 “Sickness and suffering in the Bible”. Dear members of the Pontifical...
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On the Synodal Journey, Women Witnesses of the Risen One
Pope Francis’ address to Union of Religious Superiors of Italy (usmi) Clementine Room - Thursday, 13 April 2023 "On the Synodal Journey, Women Witnesses of the...
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“Who do you Seek?” (Jesus) – “They remained with Him”
Illustration: "John the Baptist pointed Jesus to his two disciples"(from Bible Illustrations by Jim Padgett, Sweet Media, 1984). Address of his Pope Francis to Seminarians...
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Luke only knew the Announciation from Mary’s account
Illustration: The Annunciation by Paolo de Matteis, 1712, Saint Louis Art Museum, Saint Louis. The white lily in the angel's hand is symbolic of Mary's purity Full Text: Pope Francis’...
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Pope Francis’s ‘better world’ has women in Leadership
Pope's preface to a volume on women's leadershipEquality in diversityWe reproduce below Pope Francis the preface to the volume"More Women in Leadership for a Better...