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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.
Pope calls for annual celebration honouring the ‘saints next door’
Pope Francis wants dioceses worldwide to shine a spotlight on their “saints next door” every year on November 9. Source: CNA.
Martyrdom the most convincing testimony to hope: Pope
Christian martyrs from across denominations hold a place of honour in the Church, Pope Francis said yesterday, highlighting their examples of faith and courage that continue to inspire Christians today. Source: CNS.
Rosary a simple tool accessible to everyone: Pope
Pope Francis has called for a rediscovery of the Rosary’s ability to evangelise the Church, in his letter commemorating 150 years since the painting of Our Lady of the Rosary arrived at the Italian Shrine of Pompeii. Source: Vatican News.
Holy Spirit comes to aid us in our weakness: Pope
The Holy Spirit helps the faithful understand that praying to God is praying to a loving and merciful father, Pope Francis said at his general audience. Source: CNS.