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Pope prays Holy Spirit may create harmony for world peace
Posted on 05/19/2024 04:11 AM ()
Following the midday Regina Coeli prayer on Pentecost Sunday, Pope Francis prays that the Holy Spirit may instil harmony in our hearts and world leading to peace in Palestine, Israel, Ukraine, an end to all the many wars today.
Pope urges “New Horizons” to safeguard their charism
Posted on 05/19/2024 04:00 AM ()
Pope Francis sends a video greeting to Chiara Amirante as the New Horizons Movement celebrates its 30th anniversary, and urges its members to safeguard their charism for future generations.
Pope's Pentecost Regina Coeli: How can I better listen to Holy Spirit?
Posted on 05/19/2024 03:05 AM ()
During his Regina Coeli address on the Solemnity of Pentecost, Pope Francis urges faithful to ask themselves how well they listen to the Holy Spirit, and offers suggestions on how to better do so, including meditating on the Gospel daily and staying close to the Lord in prayer.
Celebrating 100 years of Soil Science
Posted on 05/19/2024 02:53 AM ()
Experts are gathering in Florence, Italy, to celebrate 100 years of soil science and discuss its crucial role in sustaining life on Earth.
Pope on Pentecost: We are not alone, but helped and empowered by the Holy Spirit
Posted on 05/19/2024 01:50 AM ()
In his homily for the Solemnity of Pentecost, Pope Francis reflects on how the Holy Spirit, operating in the Church with power and gentleness, never leaves us alone, and, if we let Him, gives us His presence and gifts to accomplish that for which us, alone, would have otherwise been impossible.
Pope at Mass in Verona: 'The Holy Spirit changes our lives’
Posted on 05/18/2024 08:00 AM ()
Pope Francis presides at the Vigil Mass of Pentecost in Verona highlighting the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, and encouraging Christians to be open to letting the Spirit change their hearts.
Lord's Day Reflection: 'Pentecost and the Spirit of Truth'
Posted on 05/18/2024 05:53 AM ()
As the Church marks the Fourth Sunday of Easter, Fr. Edmund Power, OSB, offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings under the theme: “Pentecost and the Spirit of Truth".
Pope at Verona prison: Share pain with God and with others
Posted on 05/18/2024 05:52 AM ()
Pope Francis visits Verona’s Montorio prison, urging detainees to “talk to God about our pain and help each other carry it.”
Pope grants the title of Blessed to Guido of Montpellier
Posted on 05/18/2024 03:57 AM ()
Pope Francis issues a Motu Proprio “Fide Incensus” for granting the title of Blessed to the 12th century French religious Guido of Montpellier, calling him a "humble and modest servant" of the needy, sick, and abandoned children.
Pope appoints Cardinal Tagle as his Special Envoy to US Eucharistic Congress
Posted on 05/18/2024 03:52 AM ()
Pope Francis appoints Cardinal Tagle as his Special Envoy to the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis, United States.