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… And the beginning of synodality. When Francis was elected pope in 2013, “synodality” was a technical term used mostly by ecclesiologists and Church historians. But a synodal Church was the hope of many who did not have the word for it....
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Pope Francis has written a singularly important encyclical on the human and divine love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, “Dilexit Nos” (“He loved us”). He offers a path to respond to God’s invitation in our often loveless world to bring love forward. As an introduction to the encyclical,...
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In his latest encyclical, Pope Francis extensively reflects on the heart of Jesus. French Bishop Benoît Rivière of Autun explains how this text aligns with previous encyclicals, grounding us in the real world....
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Pope Francis thanks those participating in the Third Meeting of 'Field Hospital Churches' for their work to help the poor and marginalised, and encourages them to renew their commitment in three key areas....
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In his prayer intention for November, Pope Francis prays that all parents who mourn the loss of s son or daughter might find consolation in their community, and may receive peace of heart from the Spirit of Consolation....
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Pope Francis appoints two new Melbourne auxiliary bishops....
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The idea of synodality at the heart of the Synod of Bishops that meets for a second session in October harkens back to the early days of the Church, and at its core synodality reflects the Church’s missionary spirit, says Maryknoll Father William LaRousse....
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Following the publication of the Pope's new encyclical, ‘Dilexit nos’, the Pro-Prefect for the Dicastery for Evangelisation tells Vatican News how the heart of Jesus is an important key to understand Pope Francis’ writings and actions....
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On borders everywhere in the world today we find refugees, millions of them. They’re easily demonised, seen as a nuisance, a threat, as invaders, as criminals fleeing justice in their homelands. But mostly they are decent, honest people fleeing poverty, hunger, victimisation, and violence. And these reasons for fleeing...