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Articles on this issue "faith"

The Birthday of the Church and the Path We Chose

Philadelphia, May 17, 2013 (Zenit.org) Archbishop Charles J. Chaput | 935 hits

Anything without heart, anything without love -- and I mean politics, music, law, art, even religion --anythingwithout love, no matter how brilliant, is finally inadequate and weak. At the …

Vatican City, May 15, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 1831 hits

Here is the translation of the Holy Father’s weekly General Audience address in St. Peter’s Square where he continued the cycle of catechesis dedicated to the Year of Faith. * * * Dear …

Vatican City, May 08, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 1912 hits

Here is the translation of the Holy Father’s weekly General Audience address in St. Peter’s Square where he continued the cycle of catechesis dedicated to the Year of Faith. * * * Dear …

Filipino Prelate Celebrates Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross

Manila, May 06, 2013 (Zenit.org) Ann Schneible | 1115 hits

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, Archbishop of Manila, presided over Mass last week to celebrate the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross at theSantuario del Santo Cristo parish in San Juan …

Emphasizes Importance of Transmitting the Faith During Mass With Swiss Guard

Vatican City, May 03, 2013 (Zenit.org) Junno Arocho Esteves | 1414 hits

During his daily morning Mass today, Pope Francis reflected on the duty of all Christians to pass on the faith. The Mass was attended by the Pontifical Swiss Guard along with their commander, …

Continues Year of Faith Catechesis on Creed in St. Peters Square

Vatican City, April 25, 2013 (Zenit.org) Junno Arocho Esteves | 973 hits

Pope Francis called on faithful to “never be afraid to look to the final judgment” but to look at it as a push to live better lives during his weekly General Audience. Thousands flocked to …

Pontifical University Hosts Interfaith Conference on the Rights of Women of Faith

Rome, April 19, 2013 (Zenit.org) Ann Schneible | 1114 hits

How do women of faith reconcile their beliefs with their involvement in society? This question was at the heart of an interfaith conference titled "Women and Public Engagement: a Faith …

Pope Continues Catechesis on the Creed During Weekly General Audience

Vatican City, April 17, 2013 (Zenit.org) Junno Arocho Esteves | 1292 hits

Continuing his catechesis on the Creed, Pope Francis focused on the significance of Christ's Ascension into heaven during his weekly General Audience in St. Peter's Square. An estimated …

Vatican City, April 17, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 1779 hits

Here is a translation of the address Pope Francis gave this morning during the general audience held in St. Peter's Square. He took up again the cycle of catechesis dedicated to the Creed and …

Invites Praying: "Lord, Thank You So Much for My Faith"

Vatican City, April 08, 2013 (Zenit.org) Staff | 1687 hits

Progress means "lowering oneself" on the road of humility in order to allow God's love to emerge and be clearly seen. This was the central focus of Pope Francis' homily this morning at Mass …

"We must not be afraid to be Christians and to live as Christians!"

Vatican City, April 08, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 1543 hits

Here is a translation of the address Pope Francis gave Sunday before and after praying the midday Regina Caeli with those gathered in St. Peter's Square. * * * Dear brothers and sisters! Buon …

"Among the most striking experiences of the last decades is finding doors closed"

Rome, March 22, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 2388 hits

Here is a translation of the pastoral letter Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio (now Pope Francis) wrote in October 2012 regarding the Year of Faith. * * * Dear Brothers and Sisters: Among the most …

"In the work of creation, God is seen as the almighty Father who by his eternal Word brings into existence a universe of goodness, harmony and beauty"

Vatican City, February 06, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 1977 hits

Here is a translation of the General Audience Pope Benedict XVI gave today in Paul VI Hall. - - - Dear Brothers and Sisters, The Creed, which begins by describing God as "Almighty Father," as …

Include Expert Interviews, Youth Testimonies

Rome, January 28, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 1505 hits

On the occasion of the Year of Faith proclaimed by Benedict XVI, the EUK Mamie Foundation, an initiative of the Home of the Mother, has taken advantage of the opportunity to launch a new …

"Through Christ, God is the Principal Subject of Evangelization in the World"

October 11, 2012 | 4887 hits

Here is the translation of the Holy Father's homily given , at the Opening Mass of the Year of Faith and on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council. The mass was …