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Human Rights Pope Francis

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 Francis Theology

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.

Liturgy Pope Francis

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.

Pope Francis

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 Francis Prayer

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.

Peace Pope Francis

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.

Papal Trip Pope Francis

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.

Peace Pope Francis

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.

Pope Francis Synodality

Pope calls on local churches to implement Synod proposals

Pope Francis yesterday published a note calling on local churches to accept and implement proposals from the final document of the Synod of Bishops on synodality. Source: CNS.