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Pope Francis: Christian joy is not easy, but with Jesus it is possible

December 13, 2020 CNA Daily News 2

Vatican City, Dec 13, 2020 / 06:25 am (CNA).- Arriving at Christian joy is no cakewalk, but if we put Jesus at the center of our lives, it is possible to have a joyful faith, Pope Francis said on Sunday.

“The invitation to joy is characteristic … […]

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Vatican committed to net zero emissions by 2050, Pope Francis says

December 12, 2020 CNA Daily News 2

Vatican City, Dec 12, 2020 / 09:00 am (CNA).- Pope Francis urged Saturday the adoption of a “climate of care,” and said the Vatican City State is committed to reducing its net emissions to zero by 2050.

Speaking in a video message during t… […]

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Pope Francis: Art which transmits truth and beauty gives joy

December 12, 2020 CNA Daily News 10

Vatican City, Dec 12, 2020 / 06:45 am (CNA).- When truth and beauty are transmitted in art, it fills the heart with joy and hope, Pope Francis told a group of performers on Saturday.

“Dear artists, in a special way you are ‘guardians of be… […]

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Pope Francis: The image of Our Lady of Guadalupe points us to God

December 12, 2020 CNA Daily News 1

Vatican City, Dec 12, 2020 / 05:00 am (CNA).- The Virgin Mary teaches us about God’s gift, abundance, and blessing, Pope Francis said Saturday on the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

“Looking at the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe we someh… […]

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Vatican upholds bishop over reception of Communion on tongue

December 11, 2020 CNA Daily News 3

CNA Staff, Dec 11, 2020 / 03:19 pm (CNA).- The secretary of the Congregation for Divine Worship wrote to a petitioner last month rejecting their appeal against the Bishop of Knoxville’s decision to ban temporarily reception of Communion on the to… […]

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This year’s Vatican Christmas tree has ornaments handmade by the homeless

December 11, 2020 CNA Daily News 2

Vatican City, Dec 11, 2020 / 12:00 pm (CNA).- Reaching a height of nearly 100 feet, the Christmas tree in St. Peter’s Square this year is adorned with handcrafted wooden ornaments made by the homeless, as well as children and other adults.

Befor… […]

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Pope Francis offers support to beleaguered Christians of Syria and Iraq

December 11, 2020 CNA Daily News 2

Vatican City, Dec 11, 2020 / 05:30 am (CNA).- Pope Francis urged Catholic charities Thursday to continue supporting embattled Christian minorities in Syria and Iraq.

He made the comment in a video message Dec. 10 to participants in an online meeting s… […]

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Pope Francis to offer Christmas Eve Midnight Mass at 7:30pm

December 10, 2020 CNA Daily News 3

Vatican City, Dec 10, 2020 / 10:00 am (CNA).- Pope Francis’ Midnight Mass will begin at 7:30 p.m. this year, as the Italian government extends a national curfew through the Christmas season.

The pope’s traditional celebration of Christmas … […]

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Pope Francis grants plenary indulgence to Catholics marking Guadalupe feast at home

December 10, 2020 CNA Daily News 0

Vatican City, Dec 10, 2020 / 07:30 am (CNA).- Pope Francis has granted a plenary indulgence to Catholics celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe at home this Saturday. 

Cardinal Carlos Aguiar Retes announced the pope’s decision follo… […]

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Vatican congregation issues new norms for ecclesiastical institutions of higher education

December 10, 2020 CNA Daily News 0

Vatican City, Dec 10, 2020 / 06:00 am (CNA).- The Vatican’s Congregation for Catholic Education issued Wednesday three new instructions on ecclesiastical institutions of higher education. 

The congregation issued the new norms concerning th… […]

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