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Beware the dictatorship of doing: Pope
In order to be compassionate and best respond to the needs of others, one must take time to relax and not be anxious about getting things done, Pope Francis said. Source: CNS.
Pope Francis visits Vatican’s Summer Camp
Pope Francis brought joy to the children of the Vatican’s Summer Camp yesterday, in what has become an annual tradition for the Holy Father. Source: Vatican News.
Excess enslaves you, Pope warns Christians
Pope Francis has urged Christians to be an example to others of how to live a sober, non-materialistic lifestyle in peace with one’s community. Source: CNA.
Pope distressed over missile strikes on children’s hospital, school
Pope Francis has expressed “great sorrow” at the news about attacks on two medical centres in Kyiv, including the largest Ukrainian children’s hospital, as well as a school in Gaza. Source: Vatican News.
Democracy not in good health: Pope
Pope Francis denounced populist politics and what he called “the dross of ideology” on Sunday, warning that democracy was not in good shape in many parts of the world. Source: Reuters.
Anointing of the sick offers strength to seriously ill, elderly: Pope
Pope Francis has reminded Catholics that there is no need to wait until a person is at the point of death to receive the sacrament of the anointing of the sick. Source: CNS.
Creation God’s gift for humanity to steward, not prey upon: Pope
Being obedient to God’s commandment and spirit of love can radically change attitudes and actions to convert people from “predators” of natural resources to “tillers” of God’s great garden of planet Earth, Pope Francis says in his message for the 2024 the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. Source: CNS.
Pope prays for a Church and society that excludes no-one
Pope Francis prayed for the intercession of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on Sunday to convert “the hearts of those who want war” to projects of dialogue and peace. Source: CNA.
Drug traffickers are murderers: Pope
Pope Francis described drug traffickers as criminals, murderers and “traffickers of death” during his general audience yesterday. Source: CNA.