From Mexico to Mozambique, pope offers prayers for people suffering

Situations of persecution, of mourning and of violence were on Pope Francis’ mind as he recited the Angelus prayer with visitors in St Peter’s Square. First, the pope told the crowd that 22nd August was the UN’s International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief. “Let us pray for these,... Read More

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July 7, 2020

Scottish Government accused of ‘prioritising pints over prayers’

An MSP has accused the Scottish Government of “prioritising pints over prayers” by allowing pubs to reopen before places of worship. Murdo Fraser, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, said it is “extraordinary” that pubs, bars and restaurants will be allowed to reopen their doors to customers from 15th July, while churches must wait until... Read More

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July 3, 2020

Pope Francis sends condolences to Pope Benedict for brother’s death

Pope Francis has sent retired Pope Benedict XVI his prayers and condolences for the death of his brother, Mgr Georg Ratzinger. The monsignor, a musician and the retired pope’s elder brother, died in Regensburg, Germany, on 1st July at the age of 96. In a letter, dated 2nd July, Pope Francis told his predecessor he... Read More

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June 30, 2020

Pope asks for prayers for Syria, Yemen and Ukraine

With the coronavirus pandemic continuing, Pope Francis asked people to also remember the ongoing crises in Syria and Yemen, and he offered prayers to the thousands of people in western Ukraine suffering the effects of violent flooding. After reciting the Angelus prayer on 28th June with visitors in St Peter’s Square, the pope noted that... Read More

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June 12, 2020

Pope phones Brazilian archbishop as pandemic spreads

As the number of coronavirus cases in Brazil continued to grow and as the country’s daily death toll surpassed that of the United States, Pope Francis telephoned Archbishop Orlando Brandes of Aparecida, asking him to assure Brazilians of his prayers. According to Vatican News, the call on 10th June was the third Pope Francis had... Read More

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May 12, 2020

Lancaster Diocese asks for prayers for bishop after he fractures skull

Prayers have been kindly requested by the Diocese of Lancaster for Bishop Paul Swarbrick after he fractured his skull. The Bishop of Lancaster was injured on Friday 8th May whilst exercising on his bike and was diagnosed with a fractured skull and damage to his left ear after being admitted to the Royal Lancaster Infirmary.... Read More

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April 29, 2020

Vatican releases book of pope’s homilies and prayers for ‘difficult times’

The Vatican has published a free downloadable book of Pope Francis’ prayers and homilies responding to the trial and suffering of the coronavirus pandemic. Titled Strong in the Face of Tribulation, the book also contains suggestions for Catholics who are unable to receive the sacraments due to restrictive measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19.... Read More

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April 27, 2020

Pope composes prayers for end of pandemic to be recited after Rosary

Pope Francis asked Catholics to make a special effort in May to pray the Rosary, knowing that by doing so they will be united with believers around the world asking for Mary’s intercession in stopping the coronavirus pandemic. ‘Contemplating the face of Christ with the heart of Mary, our mother, will make us even more... Read More

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April 24, 2020

Italian bishops to lead prayers to Mary at shrine near Covid epicentre

The bishops of Italy will begin the Marian month of May consecrating their nation to the care of Mary with special prayers for her intercession in ending the coronavirus pandemic. Announcing the special consecration, Cardinal Gualtiero Bassetti of Perugia-Citta della Pieve, president of the Italian bishops’ conference, said it was in response to hundreds of... Read More

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April 24, 2020

Polish Church warns of water shortages during pandemic

Poland’s Catholic bishops have urged nationwide prayers for rain, amid warnings huge areas of farmland could be ruined by drought during the Covid-19 pandemic. “Our homeland has struggled with the coronavirus epidemic, as the state makes efforts to maintain the economy, sustain jobs and rescue those wrestling with financial problems,” Archbishop Stanislaw Gadecki, president of... Read More

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From Mexico to Mozambique, pope offers prayers for people suffering

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Pope phones Brazilian archbishop as pandemic spreads

Lancaster Diocese asks for prayers for bishop after he fractures skull

Vatican releases book of pope’s homilies and prayers for ‘difficult times’

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