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The pope made the appeal in his message for the second World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.
Lebanon’s tourism minister announced the postponement, citing ‘health reasons.’
"In anticipation of our pilgrimage of peace this coming summer, we look forward to visiting your great country.”
Pope Francis said that the liturgy should not be “a battleground” for “outdated issues.”
In his Regina Caeli address, Pope Francis asked the faithful to celebrate their mothers in a special way on Sunday, for Mother’s Day, and urged continued prayers for peace in Ukraine.
Catholic Bishops in South Sudan have agreed to spearhead campaigns aimed at making the people of God aware of the planned ecumenical visit in their respective Dioceses, a Catholic Priest serving at the Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SCBC) has told ACI Africa in an interview.
The pope made the comment in his annual World Day of Prayer for Vocations message.
The pope was pushed in a wheelchair onto the stage of the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall.
The pope spoke off the cuff to members of the International Union of Superiors General.
A papal decree, known as a chirograph, united the foundations under a new body known as the Domus Vaticanae.
‘Unfortunately, I won’t be able to stop among you due to my knee injury,’ the pope said.
The pope was speaking at his general audience in St. Peter’s Square.
‘You young people, who want to build something new, a better world, follow her example, take risks,’ the pope urged.
Pope Francis has again lamented the suffering caused by the invasion of Ukraine and encouraged the faithful to pray a rosary every day for peace.
"Brothers, sisters, when our nets are empty in life, it is not the time to feel sorry for ourselves, to have fun, to return to old pastimes."
The Bishop-elect for the Catholic Diocese of Yei in South Sudan, Mons. Alex Lodiong Sakor Eyobo, has called upon the people of God in the East-Central African nation to work together and be part of the Church that fosters “love and forgiveness”.
The pontiff was addressing the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors.
The pope was addressing members of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences.
The pope said that the foundation brings ‘love, hope, and mercy’ to those it supports.
The 85-year-old pope canceled his engagements the day before the audience due to knee pain.