2016-01-04 17:28
Pope Francis made a private visit to the Italian hilltown of Greccio in the Lazio region north of Rome on Monday afternoon, where he met with the local Franciscan community. The town is well known as the place where, in...
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2016-01-03 12:47
(Vatican Radio) At St Peter's Square, Pope Francis lead the faithful in the recitation of the Angelus on the first Sunday of the new year. Speaking on the day's Gospel, the Holy Father noted the dramatic contrast betwee...
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2016-01-02 15:22
(Vatican Radio) The Holy See announced on Saturday (2 Jan 2016) that the Comprehensive Agreement between the Holy See and the State of Palestine has come into full force. The Comprehensive Agreement was signed by the H...
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2016-01-01 17:48
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis on Friday evening celebrated Mass and opened the Holy Door at the papal Basilica of St Mary Major. Listen to Christopher Wells' report: The Basilica of St Mary Major, also known as Our...
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2016-01-01 12:47
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis renewed his calls for peace and goodwill throughout the Earth on Friday, New Year’s Day, the Solemnity of the Mother of God and the World Day of Peace. The Holy Father’s appeal came at the A...
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2016-01-01 11:34
Pope Francis delivered the homily at Mass on New Year's Day, the Solemnity of the Mother of God, in St. Peter's Basilica. Below, please find the full text of the official English translation of his prepared remarks. **...
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