Pope Francis Urges Christians to be Generous With Their God-Given Talents

Vatican Radio – April 24, 2013 Pope Francis on Wednesday called on Christians to await the coming of the Lord with trust and joy. Speaking to crowds of pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the Wednesday General Audience, the Pope continued his catechesis on the Creed and reflected on three Gospel texts that – [...]

Pope: The Unbreakable Unity between Scripture and Tradition

Vatican Radio – April 12, 2013 (Vatican Radio) On Friday Pope Francis received members of the Pontifical Biblical Commission at the end of their plenary assembly here at the Vatican on ‘inspiration and truth in the Bible’. Listen to the report from Emer McCarthy Pope Francis told them “the Holy Scriptures are the testimony in [...]

Pope as “Authoritative Moral Leader” During Global Economic Crisis

Vatican Radio – February 19, 2013 (Vatican Radio) Pope Benedict’s pontificate has coincided with a global economic crisis that has seen poverty rates soaring in many countries around the world. The Catholic-inspired development agency Progressio says the Pope has been “an authoritative moral leader” during this time of crisis and singles out the clear message [...]

Pope: Genuine Charity Reveals God’s Love for Humanity

Vatican Radio – February 15, 2013 (Vatican Radio) On Friday Pope Benedict XVI met with the Belgian branch of the Pro Petri Sede association, a global group that is dedicated to supporting the Holy Father in his mission. Click to listen to the Holy Fathers address. Pro Petri Sede, literally for the See of Peter, [...]

Pope Benedict XVI Announces His Resignation at End of Month

Vatican Radio – February 11, 2013 Pope Benedict XVI on Monday said he plans on resigning the papal office on February 28th. Below please find his announcement. Full text of Pope’s declaration Dear Brothers, I have convoked you to this Consistory, not only for the three canonizations, but also to communicate to you a decision [...]

Pope: Charity, Illuminated by Faith

Vatican Radio – January 19, 2013 (Vatican Radio) Pope Benedict warned operators in the Churches’ charity sectors Saturday against “closing their eyes to serious ideologies” that harm the integral good of man. Greeting participants at the plenary assembly of the Pontifical Council Cor Unum Saturday, Pope Benedict spoke at length about the task of Christians, [...]

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception

Vatican Radio – December 7, 2012 (Vatican Radio) On the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception it is tradition for Benedict XVI to pay homage to Mary by the statue of Our Lady near the Spanish steps in the heart of Rome. A feast day Pope Benedict XVI has often referred to as a great one [...]

Rising Poverty in the World’s Richest Nation

Vatican Radio – November 21, 2012 (Vatican Radio) Americans are celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday this Thursday but what about its citizens living in poverty who sometimes struggle to put enough food on the table for their families? The USA is the world’s richest and most powerful country yet poverty is increasing there with nearly one [...]

Pope Benedict: The Inseparable Bond of Faith and Charity

Vatican Radio – November 11, 2012 (Vatican Radio) The faithful and visitors braved the wind and rain on Sunday to hear Pope Benedict XVI recite the Angelus prayer from the Papal Apartments overlooking St Peter’s Square. Looking down on a sea of people, the Holy Father as is traditional reflected on Sunday’s liturgy which focused [...]

Synod: The Eucharist, Firm Centre and Ultimate Goal of the New Evangelisation

Vatican Radio – October 27, 2012 (Vatican Radio) “The ultimate goal of New Evangelisation is to bring the baptised who are not practising their faith, back to the faith and in the end that’s going to mean bringing people to the Eucharistic table”, says Fr. Jeremy Driscoll OSB, of the Mount Angel Monastery in St. [...]

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