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Ongoing Formation for US Priests Tackles Modern Issues

North American College Continues With Revamped Sabbatical Program

Rome, (Zenit.org) Ann Schneible | 373 hits

In the Spring of 2014, the Pontifical North American College (PNAC) will continue its newly restructured ongoing formation program for priests, this time focusing on the following themes: spiritual direction; Scripture studies of Mary, Saint John, and Saint Paul; and answering today's moral questions. The PNAC's ...

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Pontiff Celebrates Mass With Argentine Journalists

Invites Faithful to See the Wounds of Jesus in Those Less Fortunate

Vatican City, (Zenit.org) H. Sergio Mora | 508 hits

On Saturday, Pope Francis celebrated his daily Mass in Saint Martha’s residence. At the end of the celebration, he greeted 11 Argentine journalists and their families, all residents in Rome, …

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Holy See Presents Statistical Yearbook and Directory to Pope Francis

Volumes Indicate Increase in Catholics Worldwide

Vatican City, (Zenit.org) Junno Arocho Esteves | 697 hits

Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, the Vatican Secretary of State, along with Archbishop Angelo Becciu, substitute for General Affairs presented to Pope Francis the 2013 edition of the Annuario …

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Francis Meets with President Juan Manuel Santos Calderon of Colombia

Head of State President Attended Canonization of First Colombian Saint

Vatican City, (Zenit.org) Junno Arocho Esteves | 446 hits

Pope Francis received Mr. Juan Manuel Santos Calderon, President of Colombia today in audience at the Vatican Apostolic Palace. President Santos Calderon was in Rome for the canonization of …

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Pope Makes Appeal to Respect Life from the Moment of Conception

Acknowledges One of Us Campaign Taking Place in Rome

Vatican City, (Zenit.org) Junno Arocho Esteves | 541 hits

Before concluding the Mass that gave the Church 802 new saints, Pope Francis greeted the official delegations from their respective countries. The Holy Father’s address was followed by the …

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Francis Canonizes Record-Breaking Number of Saints: 802

Reflects on Giving Witness to Faith in the Midst of Persecution

Vatican City, (Zenit.org) Junno Arocho Esteves | 1093 hits

Pope Francis presided over the first canonizations of his pontificate at a Mass in St. Peter's Square on Sunday. With 802 canonizations, he raised to the altars the largest number of saints …

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