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April 1, 2019

Spread mercy, build fraternity, pope urges Morocco’s Christian minority

Celebrating Mass with members of Morocco’s tiny Catholic community, Pope Francis praised them for the many ways they “bear witness to the Gospel of mercy in this land.” At the Mass celebrated on Sunday in an arena at Rabat’s Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, the pope honoured the way that Catholics, although much less than one... Read More
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February 27, 2019

Pope will visit school for imams, migrant centre in Morocco

Pope Francis will travel to Morocco from 30th to 31st March as a “servant of hope” to encourage the country’s small Catholic community, the migrants hosted there and all people of goodwill, said Archbishop Cristobal Lopez Romero of Rabat, the nation’s capital. “He comes to fill us with hope, to give us strength, to help... Read More
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February 12, 2019

Pope to visit school for imams, Muslim preachers in Morocco in March

Pope Francis’ trip to Morocco (March 30th-31st) will include a visit to a school training an international group of Muslim prayer leaders and preachers, including women. He also will visit to a Caritas centre assisting migrants, many of whom ended up in the North African country with hopes of eventually making it to Europe. Returning... Read More
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June 23, 2018

Celtic’s founding Brother in beautiful tribute

A limited edition boxed set commemorating the life of the Irish Marist Brother who founded Celtic Football Club is available for purchase. The set, celebrating the life of Br Walfrid, the founding father of the Hoops, has been produced on behalf of Glasgow arts group The Nine Muses, which owns both brotherwalfridart. co.uk and the... Read More
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June 16, 2018

Football stars can help beat obesity says chaplain

The Westminster Diocesan Chaplain for Sport has called on the Government to team up with the FA to tackle childhood obesity and tooth decay. Mgr Vladimir Felzmann said football stars could help drive home the right messages on these key issues if “they make clear statements to children that obesity and rotten teeth are not... Read More
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June 13, 2018

Pope launches appeal that World Cup in Russia helps promote peace

As 32 nations get ready to vie for the World Cup in Russia, Pope Francis greeted players, organisers and football fans who will be following “this event that overcomes all borders.” “May this important sports event become an occasion for encounter, dialogue and fraternity between different cultures and religions, promoting solidarity and peace between nations,”... Read More
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