The Vatican said seeing the flags of the Holy See and Palestine flying with the banners of the 193 full member-countries of the UN is not its desire.
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Oh Say, Did You See Pope in Town Today?
Romans and tourists crowded outside Alessandro Spiezia’s shop on Via del Babuino near Piazza di Spagna to catch a glimpse of the pope as he had his eyes measured.
Pope: European Parishes Should House Refugees
Given the ongoing crisis of people fleeing from war and poverty, Pope Francis asked every parish and religious community in Europe to take in a family of refugees as a concrete sign of hope and God’s mercy.
Pope Will Meet Refugees in NYC
When Pope Francis visits New York, he will meet 150 immigrants and refugees at Our Lady Queen of Angels School in East Harlem on Sept. 25.
MSG Liturgy Will Be Simple Weekday Mass
A “simple weekday Mass” is in the works when Pope Francis celebrates the liturgy with 20,000 people at Madison Square Garden during his U.S. visit.
US Priests Had Power to Absolve Sin of Abortion
Pope Francis’ Sept. 1 announcement that priests worldwide will be able to absolve the sin of abortion will have little effect on pastoral practices in the U.S., where most priests already have such authority in the sacrament of reconciliation.
Francis Simplifies the Annulment Process
Rewriting a section of the Latinrite Code of Canon Law and of the Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches, Pope Francis said he’s not “promoting the nullity of marriages,” but a quicker, cheaper and much more pastoral process.
Pope Brings a Message of Peace
My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, This week, we have commemorated the anniversary of the terrorist attack on America on Sept. 11, 2001. That day is etched in the memory of all people in the United States, most especially the people of the New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania metropolitan regions who experienced firsthand that terrible day in our history. We cannot erase from our memories the horrific recollections of that day. However, we can learn from those experiences that no matter how great was the tragedy which we experienced, the resiliency of our faith enables us to come back and to become stronger from such a terrible experience.
Allowing Truth to Guide Our Lives
Re-reading the cardinal’s book makes me feel as though I am on retreat or making days of recollection. I can only describe the book in superlatives. I feel as though, through Cardinal Kasper’s insights and comments, I have entered into Pope Francis’ mind.
Ticket Give-Away for Pope Francis Central Park Procession
On Sept. 25, Pope Francis will travel through part of Central Park, along the West Drive, and thousands of New York residents can apply for tickets to watch the pope’s procession.