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Recognize your sin, ask forgiveness, pope says at Mass
The key problem in everyone’s relationship with God is not that they sin, but that they are not ashamed of their sin and don’t ask forgiveness, Pope Francis said.
Missio: Pope Francis unlocks app for Pontifical Mission Societies
With slightly more of a swipe than a tap, Pope Francis helped the Pontifical Mission Societies of the United States broaden its reach around the world by unlocking a smartphone app.
Pope Francis welcomes retired Pope Benedict back to Vatican
For the first time in history, the Vatican is home to a pope and a retired pope.
Christian credibility rooted in actions and words, pope says
The credibility of Christianity is undermined by pastors and faithful who preach one thing and do another, Pope Francis said.
Failure to evangelize makes ‘mother church’ a ‘baby sitter,’ pope says
All of the baptized and not just the clergy are called to spread the Gospel, even in times of persecution, Pope Francis said in his morning homily April 17.
Vatican today — June 25, 2012
• Fostering vocations to the priesthood is a constant challenge for the church
• Pope speaks about St. John the Baptist
• Solidarity of church with earthquake victims in Italy
• Pope presides meeting of Heads of Dicastery of Roman Curia
• Holy See Press Office director on Pope’s meetings with Cardinals
• Communications advisor for the Secretariat of State
• Audiences
• Other Pontifical Acts
Vatican today — June 22, 2012
• Remain close to those who suffer, Pope tells Colombian Bishops
• The church is not indifferent to people’s quality of life
• Cardinal Bertone calls for free and universal access to treatment for HIV/AIDS
• Audiences
Vatican today — June 21, 2012
• Prayer, commitment and fraternity for Syria
• Audience with President of Montenegro and ratification of agreement between Holy See and Montenegro
• Presentation of the Year of Faith
• Cardinal Woelki to take possession of his titular church
• Audiences
Vatican today — June 20, 2012
• Prayer opens the way to the mystery of God’s plan
• Benedict XVI appeals for an end to attacks in Nigeria
• Holy Father receives the Prime Minister of Latvia
• Other Pontifical Acts
Vatican today — June 18, 2012
• Papal message closes Fiftieth International Eucharistic Congress in Dublin
• The Kingdom of God is a gift, but it requires our collaboration
• Pope calls for refugees’ rights to be respected
• International Theological Commission renews its webpage
• Audiences
• Acts concerning the Oriental churches
Vatican today — June 15, 2012
• Holy Father receives president of UN General Assembly
• Audiences
• Other Pontifical Acts
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