by Holy Spirit Parish | Feb 5, 2018 | Catholic News Agency, News, Pope Francis
“On Sunday Pope Francis announced that the first Friday of Lent would be a day of prayer and fasting for peace given the many ongoing conflicts throughout the world, particularly those in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan. “Facing the tragic...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Feb 5, 2018 | Catholic News Agency, News, Pope Francis
“On Wednesday, Pope Francis spoke about the importance of the Liturgy of the Word, and the resulting importance of having lectors who can proclaim the readings and the Responsorial Psalm well. “We must look for good readers!” he said Jan. 31, in off-the-cuff...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Jan 31, 2018 | Catholic News Agency, News
“Interreligious leaders from across Canada came together Thursday to sign a statement urging the national government to respect their freedom of conscience by changing controversial new requirements to qualify for federal funding of youth summer jobs. “The...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Jan 31, 2018 | News, Vatican News
“Defending Pope, Says Contrary News Is ‘Surprising & Regrettable’ & ‘Fosters Confusion & Controversy’ Greg Burke, Director of the Holy See Press Office, has denied recent allegations of the Pope and Vatican’s treatment of the Catholic Church in...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Jan 15, 2018 | News, Pope Francis
“Francis Visited Santa Maria Maggiore Ahead of Apostolic Visit Pope Francis has departed from Rome and is headed toward Latin America. This morning, the papal flight, Boeing B777, carrying the Pope, his entourage and journalists, took off from Rome’s Fiumicino...
