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Quote for May 17th

"I would like to ask you a question: how many of you pray to the Holy Spirit every day? Probably few, but we must satisfy this desire of Jesus and pray every day to the Holy Spirit, so that he opens our heart towards Jesus."

- Pope Francis, General Audience, May 15, 2013

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Pope Francis' Homily at Pentecost Mass

Vatican City, (Zenit.org) | 1738 hits

Here is the translation of Pope Francis' homily at Mass for the Solemnity of Pentecost which was celebrated this morning at St. Peter's Square. * * * Dear Brothers and Sisters, Today we …

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Irish Senator Supports One of Us Campaign

Ronan Mullen on Life Issues at Home and Around Europe

Rome, (Zenit.org) | 797 hits

Here is an interview of Ronan Mullen by Elisabetta Pittino, regarding the One of Us campaign, and the current legal battle over abortion in Ireland. * * * Senator Ronan Mullen is from …

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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 | 941 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: …

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Here is the translation of Pope Francis' address to the directors of the Pontifical Missionary Societies who are in Rome for their annual General Assembly. * * * Dear Brothers and Sisters, I …

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Vatican and FAO Allied in Fight Against Hunger

Francis to Meet With Delegations in July

Rome, (Zenit.org) H. Sergio Mora | 603 hits

"On a scale of 1 to 10, the Pope’s interest in eradicating hunger is at 11," the director general of the FAO says. José Graziano da Silva of the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization told …

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Pope's Summer Liturgy Schedule

Francis Preparing for Year of Faith Events, World Youth Day

Vatican City, (Zenit.org) | 916 hits

Given below is the calendar of the Holy Father Francis' liturgical celebrations and activities scheduled for the months of May, June, and July. MAY 23 May, Thursday: 6:00pm, Profession of …

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Where the Spirit Blooms

Lectio Divina: Pentecost, Year C

Paris, (Zenit.org) Monsignor Francesco Follo | 947 hits

The Church is the place where "the Spirit blooms" (St Hippolytus of Rome, Traditio apostolica, 35) and the Chosen People, non-restricted by borders, come from all the peoples: “For in one …

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Killing Instead of Caring: The Push for Euthanasia

Global Trend Sets Worrying Precedents

Rome, (Zenit.org) Father John Flynn, LC | 762 hits

The pressure is on in a number of countries for the legalization of euthanasia. In England, Lord Falconer is making yet another attempt to get Parliament to change the law. On Wednesday, …

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