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In short, they want to place the "shoes of the fisherman" on someone who can fill Pope Francis' very large shoes. It is a tall order....
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There’s a tried-and-true formula for a good homily—taught in just about every seminary and preaching program: make three points....
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Summoned the day after Francis' death, cardinals from all over the world have made their way to the Italian capital. The conclave will begin in less than ten days. Their daily meetings, especially those starting April 28 are intended to prepare for it....
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Our Editorial Director, Andrea Tornielli, reflects on the late Pope Francis' insistence on mercy, which became an underlying theme of his 12-year-long pontificate....
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More than 700 people gathered at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta to honour the life and legacy of Pope Francis on Sunday 27 April 2025. The steady rain outside echoed the tears of millions worldwide mourning the loss of a beloved and compassionate leader whose message of hope, mercy, and...
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Yesterday, I walked with my wife, Elisabetta Piqué, to the chapel of Santa Marta in Vatican City to bid our final farewell to Pope Francis, a man who had been our friend for more than 20 years. It was a profoundly emotional moment as we stood in front of...
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Whether by luck or divine intervention, our Vicar for Communications and Editor of Catholic Outlook, Br Mark O'Connor FMS was in Rome for Easter and has extended his stay to cover one of the most significant events in the Church's history. This is his first letter. ...
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But as the proverbial wisdom here in Italy warns: "He who enters the conclave as pope, leaves it as a cardinal." After Francis — a pope of surprises — one should be prepared for the possibility that a surprise candidate could follow him....
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Pope Francis had a big heart for Africa and Africans. He leaves behind a legacy of commitment to Africa’s quest for peace, social justice, and integral development. To crown it all, the Pope’s solidarity with African refugees and migrants, the poor, and the marginalised will live on....
In short, they want to place the "shoes of the fisherman" on someone who can fill Pope Francis' very large shoes. It is a tall order....
There’s a tried-and-true formula for a good homily—taught in just about every seminary and preaching program: make three points....
Summoned the day after Francis' death, cardinals from all over the world have made their way to the Italian capital. The conclave will begin in less than ten days. Their daily meetings, especially those starting April 28 are intended to prepare for it....
Our Editorial Director, Andrea Tornielli, reflects on the late Pope Francis' insistence on mercy, which became an underlying theme of his 12-year-long pontificate....
More than 700 people gathered at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta to honour the life and legacy of Pope Francis on Sunday 27 April 2025. The steady rain outside echoed the tears of millions worldwide mourning the loss of a beloved and compassionate leader whose message of hope, mercy, and...
Yesterday, I walked with my wife, Elisabetta Piqué, to the chapel of Santa Marta in Vatican City to bid our final farewell to Pope Francis, a man who had been our friend for more than 20 years. It was a profoundly emotional moment as we stood in front of...
Whether by luck or divine intervention, our Vicar for Communications and Editor of Catholic Outlook, Br Mark O'Connor FMS was in Rome for Easter and has extended his stay to cover one of the most significant events in the Church's history. This is his first letter. ...
But as the proverbial wisdom here in Italy warns: "He who enters the conclave as pope, leaves it as a cardinal." After Francis — a pope of surprises — one should be prepared for the possibility that a surprise candidate could follow him....
Pope Francis had a big heart for Africa and Africans. He leaves behind a legacy of commitment to Africa’s quest for peace, social justice, and integral development. To crown it all, the Pope’s solidarity with African refugees and migrants, the poor, and the marginalised will live on....