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Faith, Through Charity, Can Dislodge Indifference and Apathy, Says Pope Francis
Monday, September 22, 2014
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During his final engagement of his one-day visit to Albania on Sunday, Pope Francis visited a residential centre for disabled and needy children, run by an Italian charity in the Albanian capital, Tirana. In his address at the Bethany Centre (full text found below), the pope spoke of how faith, working through charity, can dislodge […]
Francis urges Albanian Youth to say ‘Yes’ Acceptance and Solidarity
Monday, September 22, 2014
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Pope Francis urges Albanian youth to say yes to acceptance and solidarity during his Angelus address. Dear Brothers and Sisters, Before concluding this celebration, I wish to greet each of you who have come from all over Albania and from nearby countries. I thank you for your presence and for the witness of your faith. […]
Pope Francis’ Homily Addresses Martrydom in Albania
Monday, September 22, 2014
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Below you will find the full text of Pope Francis’ homily during his first trip to Albania. Homily of His Holiness Pope Francis Holy Mass in Mother Teresa Square (Tirana, 21 September 2014) Today’s Gospel tells us that, as well as the Twelve Apostles, Jesus calls another seventy-two disciples and that he sends them […]
Pope Francis’ Opening Address in Albania Focuses on Peaceful Co-existence
Monday, September 22, 2014
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Pope Francis’ visit to Albania marks the first time a pontiff has visited the ‘Land of the Eagles’ since Pope John Paul II’s trip in 1993. His opening address, full text found below, focuses on a fruitful co-existence between people of different beliefs. “I am very happy to be here with you, in this noble land of Albania, a […]
Prepared text of Pope Francis for Vespers in Tirana Cathedral
Monday, September 22, 2014
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The following is Pope Francis’ original speech during the celebration of Vespers in Albania. Dear brothers and sisters, It is a great joy for me to meet with you in your beloved homeland; I thank God for the opportunity and I thank you for your hospitality! Here in your midst, I can better express my […]
Unscripted remarks of the Holy Father during Vespers in Tirana Cathedral
Monday, September 22, 2014
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“Today we have touched the martyrs.” – Pope Francis On Sunday, September 21, 2014, during his visit to Albania, Pope Francis met with priests, seminarians, religious men & women & lay leaders in Tirana Cathedral to celebrate Vespers. Upon hearing the very moving testimonies of a priest and sister who were imprisoned for many years under […]
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