Christians are not “prophets of doom” but rather missionaries of hope
Pope Francis
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What two saints and a pope named Francis can teach us about living the Gospel online
Putting Francis of Assisi, Francis de Sales, and Pope Francis in conversation.
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Building indigenous relations remains a priority for Canadian bishops
Bishop Lionel Gendron of Saint-Jean-Lonueuil, Quebec, said a possible papal visit was not a major topic at the bishops’ plenary gathering Sept. 25-29, but reconciliation with indigenous people remains high on the conference’s agenda.
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Pope Francis: Politicians must help people overcome fear of migrants
Pope Francis urged them to oppose “one-way streets of exasperated individualism” and “the dead ends of corruption.”
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis offers prayers for the dead and injured in Las Vegas shooting
The pope “offers the promise of his prayers for the injured and for all who have died, entrusting them to the merciful love of Almighty God.”
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How can we protect children from abuse online? A congress in Rome will seek solutions
A pioneering international congress on the risks to children in the digital world will be hosted by the Jesuit-run Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, from Oct. 3 to 6.
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Pope Francis: Pray to archangels for protection from devil
The archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael help encourage and accompany Christians on life’s journey and defend them from the devil, Pope Francis said.
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Pope Francis launches campaign to fight ‘fake news’
“‘The truth will set you free’: Fake news and journalism for peace” will be the theme of the church’s celebration of World Communications Day 2018.
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Sister Norma Pimentel: Be an ‘instrument of faith’ for migrants and refugees
In an interview with America, Sister Normal Pimental talks about her involvement with Pope Francis’ “Share the Journey” campaign.
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Pope Francis: Engaging with people’s real lives does not ‘bastardize’ theology
‘Amoris Laetitia’ is built on traditional Thomist morality, Pope Francis told a group of Jesuits in Colombia.