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Mission is to make disciples for Christ, not for one’s group, pope says
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Every Christian is called to be a missionary, sharing the good news of salvation in Christ and making disciples for him, not for oneself or one’s clique of like-minded believers, … Continue reading
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Fear, status quo smother fire of God’s love, pope says at synod Mass
By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Catholic Church’s mission in the world is to spread the fire of God’s love and must not be limited to the “‘ordinary maintenance’ of those who already know … Continue reading
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Pope to cardinals: Loving, loyal service requires feeling God’s love
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In a ceremony to create 13 new cardinals, Pope Francis reminded new and old members of the College of Cardinals how much their ministry and service depends on their realizing … Continue reading
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Christians have ‘moral duty’ to help migrants, refugees, pope says
By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christians have a moral obligation to show God’s care for all those who are marginalized, especially migrants and refugees, Pope Francis said. “This loving care for the less privileged … Continue reading
Pope meets Putin; two leaders talk about Ukraine, Syria, Venezuela
By Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin to the Vatican July 4, and the two discussed the ongoing wars in Eastern Ukraine and in Syria, the Vatican said. Russia plays a major … Continue reading
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Secrecy of confession must never be violated, Vatican says
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In the light of “a worrying negative prejudice” against the Catholic Church, Pope Francis ordered the publication of a document affirming the absolute secrecy of everything said in confession and … Continue reading
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Give your lives for your flocks, pope tells archbishops
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Blessing bands of wool that archbishops will wear around their shoulders, Pope Francis said, “It is a sign that the shepherds do not live for themselves but for the sheep.” … Continue reading
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