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Bishop Ildo Augusto dos Santos Lopes Fortes of the Catholic Diocese of Mindelo in Cape Verde. Credit: Mindelo Diocese

Like St. Anthony of Padua, “aim high”: Catholic Bishop in Cape Verde to Youths

Jun 18, 2024

Bishop Ildo Augusto dos Santos Lopes Fortes of the Catholic Diocese of Mindelo in Cape Verde has called upon young people in his Episcopal See to look to St. Anthony of Padua for inspiration, not settling for average.

Pope Francis addresses pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for his general audience on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis: Keep Your Homilies Short or "people will fall asleep"

Jun 12, 2024

Speaking at his Wednesday catechesis on June 12, the pope explained that the goal of a homily is to “help move the Word of God from the book to life.”

St. Anthony of Padua

Like St. Anthony of Padua, “aim high”: Catholic Bishop in Cape Verde to Youths

Pope Francis: Keep Your Homilies Short or "people will fall asleep"

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