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Pope Francis
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Pope writes letter to his ‘dear brothers and sisters’ in the Holy Land
- . 28 March 2024
Pope Francis yesterday issued a letter to the Christians of the Holy Land in preparation for Good Friday, expressing his solidarity with a community that continues to suffer amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Source: CNA.
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Patience more than a value that helps one lead a good life: Pope
- . 28 March 2024
Contemplating Christ’s passion should inspire Christians to be more patient in the face of their own suffering and trials, Pope Francis said yesterday. Source: OSV News.
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Pope assures young people that ‘Christ is alive and He loves you’
- . 26 March 2024
The “certainty” that “Christ is alive and he wants you to be alive” has inspired Pope Francis to write again to young people, on the fifth anniversary of his Apostolic Exhortation, Christus Vivit. Source: Vatican News.
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Pope asks broadcasters to share the truth, not spread ideology
- . 26 March 2024
Media outlets have a responsibility to share the truth, not spread ideologies, Pope Francis said at the weekend. Source: Catholic Review.
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Pope makes brief remarks but skips Palm Sunday homily
- . 25 March 2024
Only Jesus can deliver humanity from hatred and violence, Pope Francis said on Palm Sunday yesterday. Source: OSV News.
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Pope urges people at general audience to pray for peace
- . 21 March 2024
“War is always a defeat,” Pope Francis said yesterday, urging people at his general audience to pray that leaders in war-torn nations would have the courage to negotiate for peace. Source: CNS.
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Pope calls on Christians to become ‘pilgrims of hope, builders of peace’
- . 20 March 2024
Though the global situation risks plunging people into pessimism, Christians are called to pursue their vocation of becoming “men and women of hope”, Pope Francis said in his message for World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Source: OSV News.
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Late night host narrates Pope Francis’ new audiobook memoir
- . 20 March 2024
The Catholic late-night talk show host and comedian Stephen Colbert is one of the narrators for the English audiobook version of Pope Francis’ autobiography, which came out overnight. Source: CNA.
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Medical advances must be at service of those most in need: Pope
- . 19 March 2024
Cutting-edge science and medical research cannot benefit only the privileged few but must be placed at the service of those most in need, Pope Francis said on Saturday. Source: NCR Online.