Pope Francis highlights ‘little greatness’ of St. Thérèse of Lisieux in apostolic letter — By: Catholic News Agency

St. Thérèse of Lisieux. / Credit: Public domain Rome Newsroom, Oct 15, 2023 / 05:55 am (CNA). Pope Francis has commended the “little greatness” of St. Thérèse of Lisieux in a new message focusing on the 19th-century Carmelite’s relevance for the Church today. St. Thérèse’s “genius consists in leading us to what is central, essential,…

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At Angelus, Pope Francis reminds the faithful: The Lord ‘does not impose’ and ‘does not give up’ — By: Catholic News Agency

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square during his Angelus address on Oct. 15, 2023. / Credit: Vatican Media Rome Newsroom, Oct 15, 2023 / 11:21 am (CNA). Pope Francis on Sunday used his Angelus address to underscore the importance of answering God’s call, reminding attendees that God “does not give up” and…

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Catholic patriarch of Jerusalem offers to be exchanged for hostages held by Hamas — By: Catholic News Agency

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, OFM, patriarch of Jerusalem. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez Vatican City, Oct 16, 2023 / 06:47 am (CNA). The Latin Catholic patriarch of Jerusalem has offered to be exchanged for the children being held hostage in the Gaza Strip by Hamas.  Speaking to journalists via video conference on Oct.16, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa was…

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