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Pope Francis Calls for "vaccines for all" as He Gives Christmas Urbi et Orbi Blessing
Giving his traditional Christmas “Urbi et Orbi” blessing Friday, Pope Francis called for coronavirus vaccines to be made available to the world’s neediest people.
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Christmas “feast of love incarnate, born for us in Jesus Christ”: Pope Francis
Pope Francis said Wednesday that Christmas brings joy and strength that can remove the pessimism that has spread in human hearts as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
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‘Consumerism has stolen Christmas’ : Pope Francis
Pope Francis advised Catholics Sunday not to waste time complaining about coronavirus restrictions, but to focus instead on helping those in need.
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Vatican Permits Priests to Say up to four Masses on Christmas Day
The Vatican’s liturgy congregation will permit priests to say up to four Masses on Christmas Day, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God on Jan. 1, and Epiphany to accommodate...
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On South Africa’s Reconciliation Day, Archbishop Urges Christians to Walk the Talk
On the occasion of the annual Day of Reconciliation in South Africa, an Archbishop has called on the people of God within his pastoral jurisdiction to walk the talk, matching...
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Cardinal Recognizes Mauritians’ Solidarity, Prays for “a more sober, fraternal Christmas”
The head of the Catholic Church in Mauritius has acknowledged with appreciation the solidarity of the people of God in the Indian Ocean Island nation amid COVID-19 challenges, expressing the...
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St. Stephen's martyrdom shows 'true meaning of Christmas,' Pope Francis says
The death of St. Stephen, the Church’s first martyr, teaches Catholics to renew their commitment to charity and self-gift, part of the meaning of Christmas, Pope Francis said Thursday.
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Pope Francis on Christmas: Christ's light is greater than the darkness of world's conflicts
On Christmas, Pope Francis prayed for Christ to bring light to the instability in Iraq, Lebanon, Venezuela, Yemen, Ukraine, Burkina Faso, and other parts of the world experiencing conflict.
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Sinner or Saint – God Loves you, Pope Francis Says on Christmas Eve
A person’s weakness and sin does not change Christ’s love for them, and Catholics should strive to treat others the same way, serving anyone and not only those they consider...
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Pope Francis: This Christmas, Imitate St. Joseph's Trust in God
In a difficult situation, St. Joseph put his whole trust in God and was obedient, an example for all Catholics to imitate, Pope Francis said during the Angelus Sunday.
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Pope Francis: Nativity Scenes Show a 'domestic Gospel'
Pope Francis Wednesday called Christmas nativity scenes a “domestic Gospel,” which helps to make the Holy Family present in one’s home.
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Celebrate Christmas by Encountering “abandoned, marginalized, forgotten”: Ghanaian Prelate
During the December 11 maiden forum of discussion bringing together religious and secular leaders in Ghana termed “Conversations in the Cathedral,” the Metropolitan Archbishop of Accra, John Bonaventure Kwofie used...
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Pope Francis Blesses 100 Nativity Scenes Near the Vatican
Pope Francis Monday stopped by the “100 Nativities in the Vatican” display to bless Christmas scenes from all over the world.
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“With concerted good will efforts, we can overcome”: Bishops in Liberia on Challenges
As Christians across the globe live the Advent Season, the Catholic Bishops in the West African nation of Liberia have used the occasion to call for collective efforts and reliance...
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Pope Francis: Don't Forget the Real Meaning of Christmas
Ahead of the Vatican Christmas tree lighting Dec. 5, Pope Francis expressed hope that the nativity scene in St. Peter’s Square will serve as a reminder of what Christmas is...
