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Friday, July 17, 2015

Madonna Lee

The following is a translation of a reflection posted by Madonna Lee on Pope Francis’ Visit to South America on our Chinese website. Each week, Madonna posts a reflection on what she sees happening in the Church, and many come back each week to read her reflections. Now and then, we would like to share […]

Behind Vatican Walls: When in Bolivia…

Friday, July 17, 2015

Alicia Ambrosio

Much has been made of the messages Pope Francis delivered during his visit to Ecuador, Bolivia and Paraguay. As always, the pope made reference to local saints and historical episodes in his homilies and addresses, thrilling the locals and confusing foreigners following on television. Here’s a rundown of the some of the people and things […]

Pope Francis in Bolivia: Address at Expo Fair – Santa Cruz

Thursday, July 9, 2015

Salt + Light Media

On Thursday, July 9, 2015, Pope Francis participated in the Second World Meeting of the Popular Movements at the Expo Feria Exhibition Centre Santa Cruz de la Sierra in Bolivia. Read the full text of the address below: Good afternoon! Several months ago, we met in Rome, and I remember that first meeting. In the […]

Pope Francis in Bolivia: Address to Clergy, Religous and Seminarians – Coliseum of Don Bosco College

Thursday, July 9, 2015

Salt + Light Media

On Thursday, July 9, 2015 the Holy Father arrived at the private residents at the Coliseum of Don Bosco College for the meeting with the priests, men and women religious and seminarian. The meeting began with a greeting by S.E. Msgr. Roberto Bordi, OFM , Auxiliary Bishop of the Apostolic Vicariate of El Beni and Director of […]

Francis in Latin America: the cultural influence on a developing pontificate

Thursday, July 9, 2015

Sebastian Gomes

Much of the novelty surrounding the person and pontificate of Pope Francis can be attributed to his Argentine, Latin American background. His personal style, his understanding of church matters and his views on global issues are all shaped by that particular cultural experience. The significance of this cannot be overstated. So when Francis returns to […]

Pope Francis in Bolivia: Homily in Santa Cruz – Christ the Redeemer Square

Thursday, July 9, 2015

Salt + Light Media

On Wednesday, July 8, 2015, Pope Francis arrived in Bolivia for the second leg of his Apotolic Journey to South America. The next day, the Holy Father celebrated his first public mass in Bolivia at Christ the Redeemer Square in Santa Cruz. Read the full text of his homily for the mass, which opened the […]

Pope Francis in Bolivia: Address to Civil Authorities – La Paz Cathedral

Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Salt + Light Media

On Wednesday evening, July 8, 2015, the Holy Father met with the civil authories in La Paz Cathedral in Bolivia. The authorities present included the Head of State, political and civil authories, representatives of the nation’s cultural institutions and members of the Diplomatic Corps. After greeting S. E. Mons. Edmundo Luis Flavio Abastoflor, Archbishop of La […]

Pope Francis in Bolivia: Welcome Address – International Airport “El Alto”

Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Salt + Light Media

On Wednesday, July 8, 2015, Pope Francis departed from Ecuador for La Paz, Bolivia for the second leg of his tour in South America. Upon arrival at the Internationl Airport “El Alto,” The Holy Father was greeted by President Evo Morales and hundreds of thousands of Bolivian pilgrims. Read the full text of his welcoming […]

Pope Francis in Ecuador: Address to Educators – Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador

Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Salt + Light Media

On Tuesday, July 7, 2015, Pope Francis visited the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador in Quito for a meeting the educators. Read the full text of his address below: My Brother Bishops, Father Rector, Distinguished Authorities, Dear Professors and Students, Dear Friends, I am very happy to be here with you this afternoon at the […]

Pope Francis in Ecuador: Homily in Quito – Parque Bicentenario

Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Salt + Light Media

On Tuesday, July 7, 2015, Pope Francis presided over a mass at the Parque Bicentenario in Quito, Ecuador for the Evangelization of Peoples, in front of over 1 million people. The full text of his homily can be found below: The word of God calls us to live in unity, that the world may believe. […]