Moments of difficulty and desolation are opportunities for praying, drawing closer to Jesus and discerning the right path, Pope Francis said.
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By CAROL GLATZ
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8/28/23
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“We can pray for Ukraine by saying, ‘Hurry up, Lord,’” Pope Francis told visitors and pilgrims at his weekly general audience.
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By CINDY WOODEN
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8/28/23
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Gathered in Baltimore for their fall general assembly Nov. 14-17, the bishops elected new leadership, heard about the crisis in Ukraine and what’s facing migrants at the U.S. southern border.
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8/28/23
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They will not bring home the gold medals of U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps, nor will they inspire the roar of the crowd at the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in the same way as legendary Jamaican …
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8/18/16
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Papal People
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Photos from events during Pope Francis' visit to the USA.
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10/1/15
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Maria R. Bastone
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9/16/15
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Pope Francis speaks about the need for the Catholic Church to be a place of welcome during his trip to Paraguay July 12.
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7/14/15
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Christians Under Siege in the Middle East
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Msgr. John E. Kozar was part of a delegation led by Cardinal Leonardo Sandri, the head of the Vatican’s Congregation for Eastern Churches, which visited Iraq May 1-5 to convey Pope Francis’ loving concern and his blessing for the displaced Christian population there and for Church personnel working among them. Then Msgr. Kozar traveled to Egypt May 6-12 on behalf of CNEWA to show solidarity and support to the beleaguered Christian community there.
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CNEWA/Msgr. John E. Kozar
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6/10/15
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The U.S. bishops voted Nov. 17 to approve a pastoral letter on marriage, despite concerns voiced by some bishops about the document's pastoral tone and content.
Nearly 100 changes in two rounds of amendments preceded the 180-45 vote in favor of …
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11/19/09
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