“I believe that we who want peace are in the majority, even if it is imperfect.”
Pope Francis
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Latin Mass fans celebrate 10-year anniversary in Rome, without Pope Francis
Pope Francis’ absence was widely noted as tensions over the liturgy continue within the Church.
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Freed Indian Salesian priest meets Pope Francis
Catholic Priest Tom Uzhunnalil met with Pope Francis a day after his release from captivity.
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Pope Francis’ black eye tells us a lot about the church today
Francis’ black eye provides a powerful metaphor for his ecclesial and personal style.
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Pope Francis on climate change, DACA repeal, and a black eye
Pope Francis says climate change deniers should “ask the scientists” and suggests the repeal of DACA is “not pro-life.” Plus, he explains his black eye, More: https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2017/09/11/pope-francis-says-daca-repeal-not-pro-life-and-refutes-climate-change
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Pope Francis in Colombia, Day 5: Pope, in farewell appeal to Colombians says, “Be slaves of peace forever.”
The motto for Francis’ visit was, “Let us take the first step.”
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One priest’s hopes for the Mass translations
Can we now, at long last, begin to talk frankly and openly about the problems with the translation?
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Cardinal Cupich: Pope Francis’ Mass translation change another sign that Vatican II endures
Cardinal Cupich said the pope is making clear that Vatican II documents are authoritative and permanent.
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Pope Francis in Colombia, Day 4: Do not be afraid of renewal, pope says in Medellín
“The church in Colombia is called to commit itself, with greater boldness, to forming missionary disciples.”
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A liturgical expert explains Pope Francis’ change to Mass translation rules
This latest document may not be a bombshell but it is certainly a significant change in direction with regard to who has responsibility for liturgical translations.