Articles on this issue "mercy"
An estimated 300,000 flocked to St. Peter’s Square to catch a glimpse of Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Square in his first Sunday Angelus address. Traffic was a standstill as the crowds filling …
read moreBenedict XVI inaugurated the 1st World Apostolic Congress on Mercy today on the third anniversary of Pope John Paul II's death. The German Pope addressed the participants of the congress …
read moreHere is a translation of the greeting Benedict XVI gave today before praying the Regina Caeli with thousands of people gathered in the patio of the pontifical residence at Castel Gandolfo, …
read moreHere is a Vatican translation of the address Benedict XVI delivered today before reciting the midday Angelus with the people gathered in the courtyard of the papal summer residence at Castel …
read moreHere is a Vatican translation of Benedict XVI's homily at his birthday Mass on Monday. * * * MASS OF THANKSGIVING IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE POPE'S 80th BIRTHDAY HOMILY OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI …
read moreHere is a translation of the Lenten sermon delivered Friday by Capuchin Father Raniero Cantalamessa in the presence of Benedict XVI and officials of the Roman Curia. The Pontifical Household …
read moreIn the presence of Benedict XVI and the Roman Curia, the preacher of the Pontifical Household said that God's "purely gratuitous" forgiveness inspires and mandates mercy among people. Capuchin …
read moreHere is a translation of the address Benedict XVI gave today, before and after reciting the midday Angelus. * * * Dear Brothers and Sisters: This Sunday, 12th of Ordinary Time, is as though …
read moreHere is the message John Paul II had prepared to be read at the gathering of pilgrims to pray the Regina Caeli today, Divine Mercy Sunday. It was read by Archbishop Leonardo Sandri, substitute …
read moreTo the surprise of the faithful attending the Mass for John Paul II's eternal rest, a Vatican official read a message the Pope had prepared for Divine Mercy Sunday. Archbishop Leonardo Sandri, …
read moreBefore he was hospitalized, John Paul II sent a message to 90 bishop-friends of the Focolare Movement, requesting that they be "instruments of mercy and communion." The Pope's letter, …
read morePriests and pastoral teams worldwide are invited to attend a retreat on "Mercy, Only Hope for the World," near Krakow, Poland, next July 20-24. Cardinal Christoph Schönborn of Vienna, Austria, …
read moreHere is a translation of the address John Paul II gave today at the general audience, which he dedicated to reflect on Psalm 31(32). The address was given in Italian. * * * 1. "Happy the …
read moreConfessing one's sins, particularly in the sacrament of reconciliation, is a path to experience the joy of God's unfailing mercy, says John Paul II. The Pope made that point at the today's …
read moreHere is a translation of the address John Paul II delivered on Divine Mercy Sunday before praying the Regina Caeli with pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square. * * * 1. From the height of the …
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