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April 17, 2013 (Romereports.com) On Wednesday morning, St. Peter's Square was especially busy, during the Pope's general audience. More than 50,000 people came out to the Vatican to hear the Pope's catechesis. But before getting started, the Pope greeted some of the pilgrims, for about 30 minutes, as he made his way in the popemobile. Among the crowds, one pilgrim gave him a 'papal hat' as a gift. The Pope, in return, gave him the one he had on. The Pope talked about the Ascension of Jesus i ROMEREPORTS.COM (View | Pope Francis) |
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April 17, 2013 (Romereports.com) Just like most Argentinians, Pope Francis is a big soccer fan. During Wednesday's general audience, the Pope received a soccer jersey from famous soccer player, Leo Messi. The Argentinian athlete is often described as one of the best soccer players in the world. The gift was given to the Pope by Spaniard Miguel Delgado Galindo, who is the third in command at the Vatican's Pontifical Council for the Laity. RCG CTV -JM -PR -U:RCarr ROMEREPORTS.COM (View | Pope Francis) |
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April 17, 2013 (Romereports.com) There is strength in numbers. And to get youth in the Middle East, regardless of race or religion, to come together and work for for peace, Signis will organize their 2013 World Congress in the Land of Cedars.
As the leading group representing Catholic media, they will bring their members together in Beirut from October 20-23. This year's theme is “Media for Culture of Peace: Creating Images with the New Generation.” It is the first time the gathering w ROMEREPORTS.COM (View | Pope Francis) |
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April 17, 2013 (Romereports.com) (-ONLY VIDEO-) In light of the deadly earthquake that struck Iran and Pakistan, Pope Francis said his thoughts and prayers are with all the victims and their families. The 7.8 earthquake, triggered the collapse of many buildings, killing at least 40 people and injuring dozens more. POPE FRANCIS “It
is with deep sorrow that I learned about the violent earthquake that
struck so many people in Iran and Pakistan, causing death, suffering and
destructio ROMEREPORTS.COM (View | Pope Francis) |
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April 17, 2013 (Romereports.com)(-ONLY VIDEO-) During Wednesday's general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on faith, by reflecting on the Creed. The Pope talked about the mystery of the Ascension,
inviting all Christians to welcome the joy of Christ into their lives.
Reflecting on the Gospel of St. Luke, the Pope said, “The Apostles
realize that the risen Lord, though no longer physically present, will
always be with them, guiding the life of the Church until He returns in glory.&r ROMEREPORTS.COM (View | Pope Francis) |
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April 16, 2013 (Romereports.com) Nazareth was the home to Joseph, Mary and Jesus, the foundation for the Christian family model, and the site for its renewal. Since 1997, the Vatican has worked to build there the International Center for Family. “In Nazareth to meet the World”
The project began in 1994, after
the Year of Family, with the support of John Paul II. However, violence
in the Holy Land halted construction, and after some time Benedict XVI
took helm of the project ROMEREPORTS.COM (View | Pope Francis) |
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April 16, 2013 (Romereports.com) Pope Francis joined a chorus of world leaders expressing their condolences to the victims of two deadly explosions that disrupted the Boston Marathon on Monday. Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, the Vatican's Secretary of State, send a telegram on behalf of Pope Francis to Boston Cardinal Sean O'Malley. In
it, the Pope expressed his “sympathy and closeness in prayer,” with the
victims of this “senseless tragedy.” He also prayed for peace of the ROMEREPORTS.COM (View | Pope Francis) |
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April 16, 2013 (Romereports.com) As Pope emeritus Benedict XVI turned 86 years old, Pope Francis offered his first few thoughts of the day to him. At the start of the 7AM Mass inside the chapel at Casa Santa Marta, the Pope asked for prayers for his predecessor.POPE FRANCIS“Today
is the birthday of Benedict XVI. We offer this Mass in prayer for him,
so that the Lord can be with him, comfort him and console him.”Pope Francis also called Benedict XVI by telephone to Castel Gandolfo to personally ROMEREPORTS.COM (View | Pope Francis) |
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April 16, 2013 (Romereports.com) Boston Cardinal Sean
O'Malley, was in the Holy Land, when he heard about the explosions that
rattled the Boston Marathon. He described the incidents as 'senseless acts of violence' adding that he was praying for the victims and their families. Through a statement, he expressed his solidarity, along with other
religious leaders, to show the 'greater power of good...and to work
together for healing.'The Boston's Cardinal also thanked the
state governor of Ma ROMEREPORTS.COM (View | Pope Francis) |
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April 15, 2013 (Romereports.com) St. Paul Outside the Walls, is one of four major Basilicas in Rome. Pope Francis visited the Basilica to celebrate Mass and to take possession of it, so to speak, as the Bishop of Rome. The Arch-priest of the Basilica,
Cardinal James Harvey welcomed the Pope. Also there were Cardinal
Andrea Cordero Lanza di Montezemolo and Francesco Monterisi, the
arch-priest emeritus of the Basilica.
Also there was a group of Benedictine monks,
who actually live in a ROMEREPORTS.COM (View | Pope Francis) |
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April 15, 2013 (Romereports.com) Pope Francis met with Spain's Prime Minister, Mariano Rajoy. Their meeting at the Vatican's Apostolic Palace, was their first official gathering between both these heads of state.
They talked for about 30 minutes. Among the issues they discussed was Spain's economic crisis and its high unemployment rate, which is especially affecting the youth. As a gift, Spain's prime minister gave the Pope a duplicate book from Spain's National Library. There was also time ROMEREPORTS.COM (View | Pope Francis) |
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April 15, 2013 (Romereports.com) One more candle on the birthday cake for Benedict XVI, and for the first time as Pope emeritus.
He celebrates his 86th birthday in the intimacy of Castel Gandolfo.
Eight years ago, on April 16, 2005, then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger
turned 78 just two days before the start of of the conclave where he was
elected Pope. During his pontificate, he celebrated seven birthdays with two
concerts and Bavarian folk dances, but always working. In fact, in 2006,
his first ROMEREPORTS.COM (View | Pope Francis) |
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April 15, 2013 (Romereports.com) Pope Francis prayed the Regina Coeli alongside 80,000 pilgrims
that turned out to St. Peter's Square on a beautiful Springtime Sunday.
He recalled that that day's readings for the Mass spoke about the
persecution of the Apostles as they preached of Christ's resurrection.
He then drew a comparison to modern-day Christians in troubled areas. POPE FRANCIS“Let
us pray especially for Christians who suffer persecution – [and] in
these times, there are ma ROMEREPORTS.COM (View | Pope Francis) |
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April 15, 2013 (Romereports.com) (-ONLY VIDEO) It's no
secret that Pope Francis is a big soccer fan. Being from Argentina, his
favorite team is the 'San Lorenzo de Almargo.' On Monday morning, the
Pope met with Spain's prime minister, Mariano Rajoy,
who gave the Pope a jersey of Spain's soccer team, which currently
holds the World Championship. The shirt was actually signed by the
teammates. Upon receiving the gift, the Pope said, “If I would have known, I would have given you a jersey ROMEREPORTS.COM (View | Pope Francis) |
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April 15, 2013 (Romereports.com) The first appointment made by Pope Francis has a key symbolic value.
Friar José Rodríguez Carballo will be the second in command at the
Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life, which means he has left
behind his former role as the minister general of the Order of Friars
Minor.
Rodríguez Carballo has lead the Franciscan order for
the past ten years. During that time, he met the current Pope and has
maintained a cordial relationship ever s ROMEREPORTS.COM (View | Pope Francis) |
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April 14, 2013 (Romereports.com) This Jesuit is the first Italian priest who opened up an account on Twitter.
He says his vocation as a Jesuit leads him to all type of boundaries and limits. In his case, those boundaries are online. FR. ANTONIO SPADARO Director, La Civiltà Cattolica Magazine“I
joined Twitter in 2007 when Twitter was still taking its first steps. I
was struck by this style of communication, which got popular very
quickly.” His name is Antonio Spad ROMEREPORTS.COM (View | Pope Francis) |
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April 14, 2013 (Romereports.com) From rosaries to t-shirts and now sticker albums.
The face of Pope Francis has been printed on dozens of items, showing that marketing has no limits.
So, just as if he was football player or television
actor, the life and election of Pope Francis can be followed step by
step with this collectible photo album. The price of the album is 2 euros, which is about $3 US dollars. A set of stickers, each inside an individual envelope, costs about 60 cents. ROMEREPORTS.COM (View | Pope Francis) |
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April 14, 2013 (Romereports.com) In a world obsessed with technology, these teenagers prefer to work with pins and needles... literally. Looking through the lens of time, they learn the ins and outs of clockwork, quite fittingly in the Eternal City. DANILO PAULETTIElis Formation School (Rome)“I like it better than working with technology. I would much rather work on a mechanical clock than on a new cell phone.”Wearing their white coats, they grab each tiny item, piece by piece, with the precision o ROMEREPORTS.COM (View | Pope Francis) |
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April 13, 2013 (Romereports.com) The Vatican made available a web page featuring a virtual tour of the
Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls. It allows users to go outside
and inside the church, with 360 degree views, and the option to zoom in
and out to get a better view of the detailed basilica.
The tour is also accompanied by Gregorian chants, which are played inside the basilica too. St.
Paul Outside the Walls is one of the four major basilicas in Rome. On
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April 13, 2013 (ROMEREPORTS.com) (ONLY TEXT) One of the recurring themes of the general congregations precónclave was the urgency of reforming the Curia:
develop their potential to effectively help the Pope and the bishops. A
month after being elected Pope, Francisco has formed this commission of cardinals to help you make the changes and to "advise the government of the universal Church." Among the 8 chosen only one Italian. - Card. Giuseppe Bertello, President of the Governor ROMEREPORTS.COM (View | Pope Francis) |
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