Tag Archives: Pope Francis
Papal visit highway closures: Highways 16, 43 and 633
News ReleasePapal visit highway closures: Highways 16, 43 and 633 Rolling closures along sections of Highways 16, 43 and 633 will be in effect on July 26 to accommodate the papal motorcade. Rolling closures mean the highways will be closed before and after the Pope passes through. Pope Francis will travel to Lac Ste. Anne … Continue reading
Premier Jason Kenney welcomes Pope Francis to Alberta
Papal visit to Alberta: Statement from Premier Kenney Premier Jason Kenney welcomes Pope Francis to Alberta: “It is a great honour to welcome His Holiness Pope Francis to Alberta on his pilgrimage of prayer, penitence, healing and reconciliation. “While his presence among us is of historic significance to Alberta Catholics, the papal visit is a … Continue reading
Government of Alberta providing support for Pope Francis’ visit to Alberta July 24-27
News ReleaseSupporting the papal visit to Alberta The Government of Alberta is providing support for Pope Francis’ visit to Alberta July 24-27. Pope Francis will arrive in Edmonton on July 24 and take part in events in Edmonton, Maskwacis and Lac Ste. Anne. The Government of Alberta supports the papal visit and all efforts on … Continue reading
Pope Francis donates P5-M to ‘Odette’ victims
By Ferdinand Patinio (File photo) MANILA – Pope Francis has donated around 100,000 euros (around PHP5 million) as initial financial assistance for the victims of Typhoon Odette. Church-run Radio Veritas reported on Wednesday that the Holy Father, through the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development and in collaboration with the Apostolic Nunciature in the Philippines, allocated … Continue reading
Pope Francis calls for collective action to achieve peace
By Ferdinand Patinio Pope Francis. (File photo) MANILA (Philippines News Agency) – Pope Francis urged everyone to work hard to achieve peace, saying human strength alone is not enough for it to be achieved. “May the Virgin Mary, who gave birth to the Prince of Peace, and cuddled him with such tenderness in her arms, obtain for … Continue reading
Pope Francis’ tweets from Philippines
Pope Francis @Pontifex · 5h 5 hours ago Ang kahabagan ng Diyos, ang kanyang sakripisyo, ay nagbibigay saysay at halaga sa lahat ng ating paghihirap. 0 replies 16,493 retweets 20,074 favorites Pope Francis @Pontifex · 5h 5 hours ago The com-passion of God, his suffering-with-us, gives meaning and worth to our struggles and our sufferings. … Continue reading
Pope calls for a renewal of commitment to social justice and betterment of the poor
News Release Pope calls for a renewal of commitment to social justice and betterment of the poor 2015-01-17 Vatican Radio Pope Francis on Saturday visited the Cathedral of the Transfiguration of our Lord, Palo, Philippines, where he was to address Priests, Religious, Seminarians and Families. Due to bad weather the Holy Father had to reschedule … Continue reading
Pope Francis: in all our trials, the Lord goes before us
News Release Pope Francis: in all our trials, the Lord goes before us 2015-01-17 Vatican Radio (Vatican Radio) Pope Francis celebrated Mass on the grounds of the airport in Tacloban City, Philippines, on Saturday morning. An estimated 500 thousand people braved wind and often driving rain to take part in the liturgy. Putting aside … Continue reading
Pope improvises prayer at Mass for typhoon Survivors in Tacloban
News Release Pope improvises prayer at Mass for typhoon Survivors 2015-01-17 Vatican Radio Pope Francis improvised a special prayer at the end of the Holy Mass celebrated for the survivors of the typhoon Haiyan at Tacloban, Philippines on Saturday. Praying spontaneously in Spanish with an aide translating it simultaneous in English, he filled the hearts … Continue reading
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