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 Pope Francis, In A Classical Message Relevant At All Times, Warns On Destructive Effects Of Gossiping 

 As mankind celebrated Christmas, Pope Francis, the Catholic Pontiff, delivered two Christmas messages at the Vatican last Saturday, warning against the destructive effects of gossip.  The Catholic Pontiff also celebrated the importance of family life and …

Pope Francis prays for South Korea air crash victims and families

CNA Newsroom, Dec 29, 2024 / 07:45 am Pope Francis expressed profound sorrow Sunday for the victims of South Korea’s deadliest aviation disaster. He also extended prayers for families affected by ongoing conflicts worldwide. Speaking after the Angelus …

Pope Francis tops St. John’s Prep, nets Pete Frates championship

MIDDLETON – After falling short by one goal in each of the last three Pete Frates Winter Classic championship games, the No. 3 Pope Francis boys hockey team took its turn to hoist the trophy Saturday night at Essex Sports Center with a 4-1 win over No. 2 …

Pope Francis continues his mission of unity and peace with landmark visits to Asia, Corsica, Belgium, and Luxembourg in ...

Even with health setbacks that forced him to skip the COP28 conference in Dubai, Pope Francis demonstrated remarkable vigor throughout 2024. The 88-year-old pontiff embarked on ambitious travels that included historic visits to Asia, Corsica, Belgium, and …

Pope Francis shares New Year message on BBC Radio, invited by Oxford Vice-Chancellor

  Pope Francis delivered an inspiring New Year message as a guest of Professor Irene Tracey, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford, during the Thought for the Day segment on BBC Radio 4's Today programme. The regular segment, which airs at 7:45 …

David M. Lantigua: At 88, Pope Francis dances the tango with the global Catholic Church amid its culture wars

Jorge Mario Bergoglio was 17 years old when he first received his vocation to become a priest. It happened on Sept. 21, 1953 — the beginning of spring in Buenos Aires — during a spontaneous visit to the confessional, or what Catholics call the sacrament of …

Pope Francis: Hope and kindness make the world more beautiful

In an audio message broadcast today by the BBC as the “Thought for the Day,” Pope Francis urges us not to look at the future “with pessimism and resignation,” but to always choose the path of love and view the world with “the gentle gaze of hope”. By …

Pope Francis’ 2024 travels: historic visits to Southeast Asia, Oceania, Belgium, and Corsica

CNA Newsroom, Dec 28, 2024 / 10:00 am Despite health challenges that led to a canceled trip to Dubai for COP28, Pope Francis maintained an ambitious travel schedule in 2024 that saw him draw large crowds in Asia and make his first-ever visit to Corsica …

Pope Francis urges kindness and hope in BBC New Year address

Pope Francis shared a message of hope and compassion through a recorded broadcast on BBC Radio 4. As leader of the Catholic Church, he extended his new year greetings for "peace, fellowship and gratitude" while appearing on the Thought for the …

Pope Francis offers BBC’s ‘Thought for the Day’ (Listen)

Regarding the importance of humility, which "lends itself to dialogue" and "generates gratitude," he called on G.K. Chesterton, noting how the British author "invites us to take the elements of life with gratitude, and not for …

Jewish Committee Protests Pope Francis’s ‘Unbalanced Criticism of Israel’

ROME — The International Jewish Committee for Interreligious Consultations (IJCIC) has written an open letter to Pope Francis criticizing his “one-sided perspective” in the Gaza conflict. In the letter, the IJCIC takes issue with the pontiff’s “troubling …

Pope Francis on Gaza: 'This is cruelty, not war'

Pope Francis speaks of his heartbreak at the scenes from Gaza where ‘They bomb children. This is cruelty. This is not war.’ In Israel’s nearly 15-month-long onslaught on Gaza, Pope Francis has held nightly phone calls with the Gaza parish. Israel summoned …

Don’t give in to pessimism despite wars and injustice, says Pope Francis

Pope Francis has urged people not to be drawn towards “pessimism and resignation” despite wars and social injustices throughout the world, but to retain a “gentle gaze of hope”. The head of the Catholic church gave the Thought for the Day on BBC Radio 4 on …

From Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie to Pope Francis: the books to look forward to in 2025

January Naomi Watts at the Golden Globes, January 2024. Photograph: Amy Sussman/Getty Images Nonfiction The Bright Side: Why Optimists Have the Power to Change the World by Sumit Paul-Choudhury (Canongate) The science journalist, who lost his wife to …

Pope Francis: How to Be ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ During Jubilee Year

Pilgrims from around the world have been passing through the open Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica this week. Pope Francis called on Catholics to become “pilgrims of hope” in a BBC podcast on Friday, emphasizing that “hope and kindness touch the very …

Pope Francis makes surprise appearance on BBC’s Thought for the Day

Pope Francis today featured as the unexpected narrator for the BBC’s well-known religious-themed Thought for the Day radio segment, during which the head of the Catholic Church called on all to become “pilgrims of hope”. The Holy Father shared a Thought …

Pope Francis appears on BBC Today programme's Thought For The Day religious slot to call for 'peace, fellowship and ...

The Pope has called for peace, fellowship and gratitude in an appearance on the BBC's Thought For The Day segment. In a pre-recorded message which was played during the show's religious slot, Pope Franics also urged people across the globe to …

Pope Francis discusses ‘world full of hope and kindness’ in BBC Radio 4 message

Pope Francis has spoken of creating “a world full of hope and kindness” in a recorded message broadcast on BBC Radio 4. The head of the Catholic Church wished listeners “peace, fellowship and gratitude” in the new year as he gave the Thought for the Day on …

Pope Francis discusses ‘world full of hope and kindness’ in BBC Radio 4 message

Fondazione Effetto Arte Honors Culver City (Los Angeles) Artist Paal Anand with the International Prize

Art Award during ARTISTS AT THE JUBILEE event in Rome ROME, LAZIO, ITALY, December 28, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Fondazione Effetto Arte presented American artist Paal Anand with the prestigious International Prize ARTISTS AT THE JUBILEE on …

Dino Rizzo and Servolution Celebrate 2024 as a Year of Faith in Action

BIRMINGHAM, AL, UNITED STATES, December 27, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Servolution, the global movement dedicated to inspiring churches and individuals to transform their communities through acts of service, is celebrating an extraordinary year …

Wonders Center and Science Museum Announces Tennessee Appreciation Month

During the entire month of January 2025, The Wonders Center and Science Museum of Dickson, TN offers half price admission tickets to all Tennessee residents DICKSON, TN, UNITED STATES, December 26, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Wonders Center …

James River Church Recaps the Success of Record-Filled 2024 Thanksgiving Basket Outreach Program

James River Church recently gave out over 70,000 lbs of food in its largest-ever Thanksgiving Basket Outreach program to support communities in need. SPRINGFIELD, MO, UNITED STATES, December 26, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With its annual Season …

Pastor Brett Heath Releases Unique 30-Day Evangelistic Devotional and Journal, “Faith in Action.”

Faith in Action is a 30-day devotional and journal designed to help you take the next step in sharing your faith with the world. RATLIFF CITY, OK, UNITED STATES, December 24, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Brett Heath, a dedicated pastor, is proud …

Chart-Topping Artist DPB Unveils Heartwarming Film 'The Wonders of Christmas'

The former member of Grammy and Dove award nominated group, D.O.C., #1 Airplay Charting, DPB has released a 30-minute animated film and accompanying soundtrack. CINCINNATI, OH, UNITED STATES, December 23, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DPB Pictures, …

Now Streaming: Heritage Choir and Orchestra 2024 Christmas Concert

Enjoy the sounds of the season wherever you are! The Homestead Heritage Choir and Orchestra’s 2024 Christmas Concert is now available – listen or watch free on YouTube. WACO, Texas, Dec. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Celebrate the joy of the Christmas …

Announcement: 'The Jesus Gospel' - A New Chronology of Jesus' Life, Combining All Four Gospels in One Book

PORT ORANGE, FL, UNITED STATES, December 21, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- All Four Gospels, Now In Chronological Order In One Book Xulon Press presents Jesus' life story, verse-by-verse, in a cohesive timeline. Reviewed by Supreme Court …

Hope Sheree Presents A Sizzlin Hot New Christian Cooking Show - 'A Dash of Hope With Friends'

Hope Sheree Presents A Sizzlin Hot New Christian Cooking Show - “A Dash of Hope With Friends”. This show combines faith, love, friendship, food, and fun. NORFOLK, VA, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Join Hope Sheree and …

Moaisoft Launches "Kaimyou Maker," an Automatic Kaimyou Creation and Editing Software for Nintendo Switch™

東京都, JAPAN, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Moaisoft, renowned for developing diverse software, has released "Kaimyou Maker" today, December 19, 2024. This Nintendo Switch™ software enables the automatic creation, management, …

Sleep in Heavenly Peace Delivers Dreams with Record-Breaking Deliveries Across America

Thousands of Children Receive Beds Thanks to Nationwide Effort POCATELLO, ID, UNITED STATES, December 19, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), a national nonprofit dedicated to providing beds for children in need, celebrated …

The Association of Related Churches Strengthens Global Church Leadership With Major 2024 Conferences

The Association of Related Churches (ARC) held impactful conferences across Ireland, Canada, South Africa, and Brazil in 2024, bringing together thousands of church leaders and attendees to foster community growth, leadership development, and global …

Atticus Publishing Announces the Release of "The Rite to Fight Satan" by Dr. Raymond Fenech Gonzi

Unveiling the Veil: True Accounts of Spiritual Warfare and Exorcism CA, UNITED STATES, December 18, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a powerful and gripping memoir that explores the intense spiritual warfare between good and evil, Atticus …

Black Men to Drive Policy and Unity at Inaugural Black Male Agenda Summit

Historic Gathering Seeks to Mobilize, Shape Policy, and Empower Leadership ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, December 18, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Black men from across the nation, representing a diversity of backgrounds, professions, and …

New Book Release: 'Trusting God Through Life's Unexpected Journeys'

A MUST-READ FOR TRUSTING GOD IN LIFE'S JOURNEYS! LAKELAND, FL, UNITED STATES, December 18, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Dan Stayskal, son of the late Wayne Stayskal, an internationally syndicated Christian cartoonist, is thrilled to …

WHO: Saudi Arabia Reduces Bloodstream Infections in Intensive Care Fourfold in Four Years

WHO: Saudi Arabia Reduces Bloodstream Infections in Intensive Care Fourfold in Four Years RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, December 18, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The World Health Organization (WHO) has commended the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for its …

United Presents “Battle for the Minds, Revisited”—Our 2025 Susan Draper White Lecture with Rev. Molly T. Marshall, PhD

Lecture Scheduled for February 24, 2025, at 7:00 PM SAINT PAUL, MN, UNITED STATES, December 18, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities (United) is pleased to announce that our 34th annual Susan Draper White …

Walker Memorial Baptist Church Hosts 2nd Annual Being The Church Conference: 'The Bible – Blessing or Burden?'

Walker Memorial Baptist Church is excited to announce its 2nd Annual Being The Church Conference, set for Saturday, January 25, 2025. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 18, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Walker Memorial Baptist Church is …

New Book, 'Merging Jew and Gentile For Perfection', Explores the Synergy of Faith and Love Across Cultures

Author Charles Pallaghy delves into the transformative journey of uniting Gentile Christianity and Messianic Jewry through his unique marriage TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, December 17, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In “Merging Jew and Gentile For …

Heroic Efforts of Pro-Palestine Peace Activist to be Made Into Full-Length Movie; Filming to Begin in Spring 2025

The feature film is based on Dr. Frank Romano’s extraordinary book, Love and Terror in the Middle East, 5th Edition. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, December 17, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Israeli Palestinian conflict has throttled the Holy …