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Holy Spirit the source of Christian hope: Pope
The “most beautiful gift” the Catholic Church and its members can give the world is a reason to live with hope, Pope Francis said yesterday. Source: CNS.
Millions of people deprived of basic rights due to war: Pope
As the United Nations marked Human Rights Day yesterday, Pope Francis reminded world leaders that our “human rights to life and peace are essential conditions for the exercise of all other rights”. Source: Vatican News.
Pope asks that theology be made ‘accessible to all’
Theology should serve as a guiding companion for those seeking meaning and truth, particularly during life’s pivotal moments, Pope Francis said yesterday, calling on theologians and theology faculties to expand their outreach. Source: CNS.
Homilies must be short, about Jesus and inspired by the Holy Spirit: Pope
Homilies must be prepared with the help of the Holy Spirit, be shorter than 10 minutes and put the spotlight on the Lord, not oneself, Pope Francis said yesterday. Source: NCR Online.
Francis presented key to all-electric popemobile
Pope Francis was handed the key to a new Mercedes-Benz popemobile on Wednesday by the chief executive of German luxury car brand. Source: CNA.
Pope invites Christians to allow God to fill their lives with hope
In his prayer intention for December, Pope Francis invites Christians to pray that each person may become a pilgrim of hope as a result of the 2025 Jubilee. Source: Vatican News.
Pursuit of peace not the responsibility of a few but of all: Pope
Reflecting on the upcoming Christmas season, Pope Francis yesterday warned that if “desensitisation and indifference to the horrors of war prevail, all of humanity is defeated”. Source: Vatican News.
Pope to visit Turkey for 1700th anniversary of Council of Nicaea
Pope Francis told a group of theologians yesterday he plans to visit Turkey next year for the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. Source: CNA.
Pope renews call for peace in Ukraine and Holy Land
Pope Francis yesterday renewed his heartfelt appeal for peace and solidarity for those suffering war, especially in Ukraine and the Holy Land. Source: Vatican News.