Archive for May 31, 2020

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Venezuelan bishops: Country’s situation is ‘unacceptable’

The Venezuelan bishops published an exhortation May 28 calling for “a consensus among all and an inclusive national accord” to... Read more

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Amazon delivery driver who prayed God would protect sick child says 'God is good'

When Monica Salinas went to work on May 2, she didn’t expect to become a viral social media hit, or... Read more

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Pope Francis urges Christians to be united as 'witnesses to mercy'

Pope Francis said Sunday that he prays that Christians will be “more deeply united as witnesses of mercy” in the... Read more

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Pope Francis asks Catholics to see Church with 'eyes of the Spirit'

Pope Francis urged Catholics to view the Church “with the eyes of the Spirit” as he celebrated Pentecost Sunday Mass... Read more

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Full text: Pope Francis’ homily on Pentecost Sunday

Here is the full text of Pope Francis' Pentecost Sunday homily, delivered May 31 at the Basilica of St. Peter,... Read more

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Pope Francis prays for pandemic-hit Amazon region at Regina Coeli

Pope Francis prayed for the pandemic-ravaged Amazon region Sunday as he gave his first Regina Coeli address overlooking St. Peter’s... Read more

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Pope Francis says 'listen to the call to mission'

“Let us ask ourselves: are we prepared to welcome the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives, to listen... Read more