Tag: Pope Francis
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Terrorist Attacks
2nd July 2016: Pope Francis emphatically condemned the barbarous terrorist attack on foreigners in a cafe in Dhaka, the Bangladeshi capital. Twenty hostages, including a pregnant Italian woman, were murdered. Pope Francis said in a letter sent on his behalf that he was, “Deeply saddened by the senseless violence perpetrated against innocent victims in Dhaka.”…
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Mary Magdalene
6th June: Pope Francis canonised two new Saints. They are Elizabeth Hesselblad and Stanislaus Papczynski. Pope Francis said they were “exemplary witnesses to this mystery of resurrection”. St Elizabeth saved the lives of many Jewish families during World War II by hiding them in a convent in Rome where she was Superior. St Stanislaus was…
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Meets Sunni Iman
On Monday 23rd May 2016 Pope Francis held an historic meeting with Egypt’s Grand Imam of al Azhar, Ahmed al Tayyeb; He is considered by some Muslims to be the highest authority in Sunni Islam. Iman Ahmed al Tayyeb said, “I come from the Middle East where I live and I suffer, along with others,…
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Mercy Prayer (Year of Mercy 2015)
Lord Jesus Christ, you have taught us to be merciful like the heavenly Father, and have told us that whoever sees you, sees Him. Show us your face and we will be saved.
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Prayer For Pope Leo XIV
Almighty God, look kindly on your servant Pope Leo. You invited him to shepherd Your flock. Guide and protect him in his daily work. Inspire him in Your ways to keep Your people uplifted. Loving God,assist Pope Leo in spreading your Gospel throughout the world.Open the hearts and thoughts of all nations and peoples.May they come to know that, through…
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4th January: St Elizabeth Ann Seton
Featured Saint: St Elizabeth Ann Seton (1774-1821) St Elizabeth was the first US born American to be canonised a Saint. She was born in New York to non-catholic parents. She became the Founder and first superior of The Sisters of Charity in the US and established the first Catholic girl’s school in the country. Her…