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Card Farrell: Importance of the Laity and hopes for World Meeting of Families

2017-09-15 10:09

(Vatican Radio) It’s been just over a year since the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life was created by Pope Francis to replace the Pontifical Council for the Laity and the Pontifical Council for the Family.Since then...

Pope contemplates Our Lady of Sorrows at Santa Marta Mass

2017-09-15 12:36

Pope Francis’ homily at the Mass in the Casa Santa Marta this morning focused on the figure of Our Lady of Sorrows, whose feast day the Church celebrates on September 15th.Contemplating the Mother of JesusWe need to con...

Pope Francis travelling entertainers: “The vocation of your life and work is Joy”

2017-09-15 12:56

(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis on Friday met with the Italian National Association of travelling show people, telling them that “theirs is a path that is enlightened by faith.” Listen to our report: “The vocation o...

Pope sends letter to Card. Parolin for Casamari Cistercian Abbey celebration

2017-09-15 13:47

(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis sent a letter on Friday to the papal legate for the celebration of the 8th centenary of the consecration of the Basilica of the Casamari Cistercian Abbey in Italy. Cardinal Pietro Parolin,...

Pope at Mass: ‘Cross of Christ is mystery of love’

2017-09-14 13:32

(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis celebrated his first daily Mass in the Casa Santa Marta on Thursday following the summer break, reflecting on the Cross of Christ as the mystery of love. Listen to Devin Watkins’ report:...

Pope Francis urges new Bishops to cultivate discernment

2017-09-14 16:18

(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis on Thursday urged Bishops to cultivate what he called an “attitude of listening” and to avoid being “imprisoned by nostalgia.” Addressing Catholic Bishops from across the globe who have bee...