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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.
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.
Pope urges young people not to get carried away by illusions
Marking the Solemnity of Christ the King and the close of the liturgical year, Pope Francis presided over Mass in St Peter’s Basilica yesterday, urging young Catholics to reject superficial acclaim and embrace authentic Christian witness. Source: CNA.
Schools should be centres of formation, not achievement factories: Pope
Culture and education must go hand-in-hand to form students into agents of social change driven by hope, Pope Francis said yesterday. Source: CNS.
Pope prays for peace in letter marking 1000 days since Ukraine invasion
Pope Francis prayed for a conversion of hearts and a start to dialogue, reconciliation and peace in a letter marking 1000 days since Russia launched its large-scale invasion of Ukraine. Source: CNS.
Pope urges the Church, governments and organisations to help the poor
On the World Day of the Poor yesterday, Pope Francis called on Christians to practice a faith that inspires action, urging the Church, governments and organisations to assist the poor and marginalised. Source: CNS.