(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis had words of praise and thanks for Turkey and the Salesian fathers of Istanbul, for all the good and “hidden” work they do for countless refugees from the Iraqi and Syrian wars. Retracing the steps of his recent pilgrimage to Turkey during his general audience Wednesday, the Pope also highlighted the…
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(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis had words of praise and thanks for Turkey and the Salesian fathers of Istanbul, for all the good and “hidden” work they do for countless refugees from the Iraqi and Syrian wars. Retracing the steps of his recent pilgrimage to Turkey during his general audience Wednesday, the Pope also highlighted the…
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(Vatican Radio) Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin presides on Wednesday at a special Mass in the Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls to mark the 100th anniversary of the re-establishment of diplomatic relations between the United Kingdom and the Holy See. The celebration, attended by many ecumenical guests and a high level…
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(Vatican Radio) Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin presides on Wednesday at a special Mass in the Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls to mark the 100th anniversary of the re-establishment of diplomatic relations between the United Kingdom and the Holy See. The celebration, attended by many ecumenical guests and a high level…
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(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis has received in audience the President of the Republic of Mozambique, Armando Emilio Guebeza.
The meeting, which took place on Thursday in the Apostolic Palace, focused on areas of common interest and on the contribution of the Catholic Church in the development of the Southern African nation.
A press release following the encounter described the exchange between the Pope and the President as cordial, highlighting the good relations that exist between the Holy See and the Republic of Mozambique.
In regards to the contribution of the Church to development, the two men spoke of Catholic involvement in healthcare and education, as well as the important role played by the Catholic Church in the promotion of peace and national reconciliation.
Furthermore regional challenges and issues such as disarmament and fight against poverty and social inequality were discussed.
After meeting with Pope Francis, the President met with Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin who was accompanied by Monsignor Antoine Camilleri, Under-Secretary for the Holy See’s Relations with States.
(from Vatican Radio)…