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Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis: Buddhists and Catholics must unite against “intolerance, prejudice and hatred”
Pope Francis called on Catholics and Buddhists in Myanmar “to be united” in order “to heal the wounds of conflict that through the years have divided people of different cultures, ethnicities and religious convictions.” He reminded them that to achieve this unity it is necessary “to surmount all forms of misunderstanding, intolerance, prejudice and hatred.” […]
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Jesus maps the path to peace, reconciliation, pope says in Mass in Myanmar
According to the Vatican, 150,000 people attended the Mass at the Kyaikkasan sports ground.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
An ex-Catholic Quaker on the beauty (and danger) of the Latin Mass
“I’ve joked with friends: I’ll come back to the church when it restores the old Mass—celebrated by women priests.”
Posted inFaith, Short Take
Pre-Bethlehem: How the church can do more for expectant parents
The church has pre-Cana programs for marriage, but is it falling short in giving couples spiritual preparation for parenthood?
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis calls for peace in speech to Myanmar leaders, does not say ‘Rohingya’
The pope’s audience included government ministers, civic leaders, military officials, cardinals and bishops, and about 200 lay people and the world’s media.
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In show of solidarity, Pope Francis asks Cardinal Cupich to visit Puerto Rico
“Pope Francis has asked Cardinal Cupich to express his deep concern, as a father would have for his sons and daughters suffering in his family.”
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Myanmar priest: military ‘still in control’—which is why Pope Francis met with them first
“The fact is the military are still in control here even if we have a civilian government,” the priest said.
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Pope Francis urges bishops to exercise authority as judges in annulments
A diocesan bishop is the sole judge in the streamlined process for handling marriage annulments, Pope Francis said.
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Day of prayer launches week dedicated to plight of persecuted Christians
A Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians on Nov. 26 initiates “Solidarity in Suffering,” a week of awareness and education that runs through Dec. 3.