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Pope marks World Earth Day with plea for bold action
Marking World Earth Day yesterday, Pope Francis reiterated his urgent plea for bold action for “our common home” and for world peace. Source: Vatican News.
Pope offers prayers for prisoners of war and victims of torture
Pope Francis has appealed to countries at war to release prisoners and has offered special prayers for those who have endured torture. Source: NCR Online.
Temperance the secret to enjoying every good thing: Pope
Exercising the virtue of temperance is not a recipe for a boring life, Pope Francis said yesterday, but the secret to enjoying every good thing. Source: CNS.
Seek nature to counter polluting lifestyles: Pope
Humanity must have more direct contact with nature to counter the modern lifestyles that are destroying the planet, Pope Francis said on Saturday. Source: CNS.
Vatican confirms Pope to visit Oceania and Asia
Pope Francis will visit Papua New Guinea and three countries in Asia in September, the Vatican announced on Friday. Source: Crux.
Pope appeals for end to violence in Middle East
Pope Francis made a heartfelt appeal yesterday to halt the spiral of violence in the Middle East and for all nations to favour negotiation and peace efforts while assisting those suffering in Gaza. Source: Vatican News.
Pope encourages Bible scholars to continue their study of suffering
In the Bible, Jesus never explains suffering but he reaches out to those who are hurting, heals them and ultimately, on the cross, shares and redeems the suffering of all humanity, Pope Francis said yesterday. Source: OSV News.
A Christian without courage is a useless Christian: Pope
“A Christian without courage, who does not turn his own strength to good, who does not bother anyone, is a useless Christian,” Pope Francis said yesterday. Source: CNA.
Pope meets relatives of Israeli hostages held by Hamas
Pope Francis met yesterday with relatives of Israeli hostages being held in Gaza since October 7. Source: Vatican News.