(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis on Sunday encouraged the people of Albania to cultivate hope and involve the young generations, opening their hearts to Christ and fulfilling their roles in the Church and in society. In his homily during Mass in Tirana’s Mother Teresa Square, Pope Francis recalled the witness of the Albanian martyrs and the…
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(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis said on Sunday that peaceful coexistence and collaboration among followers of different religions is a precious gift to the country. The Pope was addressing the President, Government, Civil Authorities and the Diplomatic Corps of Albania, where he is spending a one-day apostolic visit. In a discourse held at the start of the…
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(Vatican Radio) The Boulevard of National Martyrs in Tirana is already filled with people on Saturday night, ahead of Pope Francis’ arrival on Sunday morning. Thousands of local residents and visitors have chosen to take their evening walk along the street, checking out preparations for Sunday morning’s papal Mass. For most people, the Pope’s journey…
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(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis has named Bishop Blase J. Cupich to succeed Cardinal Francis E. George as the archbishop of Chicago. Listen to the press conference in Chicago, with Archbishop-elect Cupich: The Pope accepted the resignation of Cardinal George, in conformity with canon 401 of the Code of Canon Law. At the time of his…
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(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis was scheduled to make a one-day trip to Albania on Sunday, September 21, 2014. Christopher Wells is in Tirana to cover the visit of the Holy Father and sent the following report on what the people of Albania are expecting: Listen: The Hope That Does Not Disappoint: The Pope’s Message to…
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