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- 2 April, 2023
For my anniversary I would like the gift of peace: Pope
Pope Francis marked his 10th anniversary as pope yesterday with a private Mass with cardinals and an appearance on what Vatican News has dubbed a “popecast”. Source: CNA.
Francis marks 10th anniversary in Chair of Peter
On March 13, 2013, the world’s cardinals went to the ends of the earth to elect a successor to St Peter who would become the first pope from outside Europe. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Pope appoints five cardinals to advisory council
Pope Francis has revamped his advisory body of cardinals by appointing five new members, including Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, one of the leaders of the global synod process. Source: The Tablet.
Oceans are God’s gift for all generations: Pope
Pope Francis has called on governments across the globe to protect the oceans for the benefit of future generations. Source: Vatican News.
Look for the beauty of Jesus’ transfiguration in everyday life: Pope
Pope Francis yesterday urged the faithful to reflect on the miracle of the Transfiguration and to see the same beauty in the faces of the people we interact with every day. Source: CNA.
Noble profession of journalism must convey the truth: Pope
The work of journalists is to listen and convey the truth of what was really said, Pope Francis has told a Catholic weekly magazine. Source: CNS.
Francis prays for victims of deadly train collision in Greece
Pope Francis sent a message yesterday saying he was praying for the victims of a train crash in northern Greece, in which at least 36 people died and more than 75 were hospitalised. Source: National Catholic Register.
Pope to make apostolic visit to Hungary
Pope Francis will travel to Hungary in April where he will meet with government officials, refugees, academic scholars and young people in Budapest, the Vatican announced yesterday. Source: CNS.
Bad cold forces Pope to cancel appointment and speeches
Pope Francis cancelled one audience and skipped speeches he was set to deliver yesterday because of a bad cold, the Vatican said. Source: NCR Online.