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...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Jan 15, 2018 | National Catholic Reporter, News, Vatican News
“In an interview published Thursday, Cardinal Pietro Parolin said that for the Vatican, the new year will be marked by its attention to the lives of young people ahead of the 2018 Synod of Bishops. “This year – the year 2018 – will be characterized by a special...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Jan 9, 2018 | News, Pope Francis
““Bullying” Like Children Suffer Today Started Long Ago Pope Francis talked of the evil of showing contempt for the week in his homily on January 8, 2018, at Santa Marta House in the Vatican. He said this is the work of Satan, who has no compassion, according to...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Jan 9, 2018 | Catholic News Agency, Pope Francis
“In a speech to diplomats on Monday, Pope Francis said that the stability of the family is integral for the future, and that such stability is created when founded upon the faithful and lasting relationship of a man and woman. “Today fleeting relationships are...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Dec 14, 2017 | Catholic News Agency, Pope Francis
“Pope Francis’ remarks on the “wrong” translation of the Lord’s Prayer in a TV show hosted by the Italian Bishops’ Conference’s TV2000 network are part of a wider debate that has taken place in Italy for over two decades. The Pope said that the words “non ci...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Dec 14, 2017 | Pope Francis
“Vatican Releases Message for 26th World Day of the Sick “We cannot forget the tender love and perseverance of many families in caring for their chronically sick or severely disabled children, parents and relatives,” Pope Francis has said, stressing: “The care...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Nov 13, 2017 | Catholic News Agency, Pope Francis
“In a key speech on the global effort to eradicate nuclear arms, Pope Francis called the weapons immoral and said they should be made illegal in war, but he also voiced hope that despite pessimism, things are moving in the right direction. In a Nov. 10 audience...
