SLHour: Still not healed from the clergy sexual abuse crisis

Saturday, November 9, 2019

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How are we to respond to the sexual abuse crisis in the Church? Sr. Nuala Kenny explains why we are still not healed and what we need to do.

Evening Prayers in Notre Dame Cathedral before the fire of April 15, 2019

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

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Watch the Last Vespers Mass before the tragic fire of the Notre Dame Cathedral, and pray with us for the people of France.

Pope Francis’ Homily – First Vespers of the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God

Saturday, December 31, 2016

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At 5:00 pm today, December 31 in the Vatican Basilica, Pope Francis presides over the first Vespers of the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God, followed Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, the the singing of the traditional hymn Te Deum of thanksgiving at the end of calendar year and Eucharistic Benediction. Here is the Holy […]

Pope Francis at Ecumenical Vespers Homily: Walk the way of unity

Monday, January 25, 2016

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Pope Francis asked for ‘mercy and forgiveness’ for the way Christians have behaved towards each other, saying we cannot let the weight of past faults continue to contaminate our relationships. The Pope’s words came in his homily at an ecumenical celebration of Vespers on Monday evening in the Papal Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls […]

Pope In NYC: Homily at Vespers with Priests and Religious, St. Patrick’s Cathedral

Thursday, September 24, 2015

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On Thursday, September 24, 2015, Pope Francis left Washington, DC for the second leg of his Apostolic Visit to the United States. He was greeted by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of Brooklyn and Archbishop Bernadito Cleopas Auza, the Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations. Below you will find the full text of […]

Pope In Cuba: Final Homily at Vespers with Priests, Religious and Seminarians

Monday, September 21, 2015

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Below you will find the final address of Pope Francis during the celebration of Vespers at the Cathedral of Havana on Sunday, September 20, 2015. Celebration of Vespers with Priests, Men and Women Religious and Seminarians at the Cathedral of Havana Homily of Pope Francis – FINAL VERSION Cardinal Jaime [Ortega] spoke to us about […]

Pope In Cuba: Vespers with Priests, Religious and Seminarians in Havana

Sunday, September 20, 2015

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On Sunday, September 20, 2015, Pope Francis arrived at the Havana Cathedral to celebrate Vespers with priests, religious and seminarians. Please see below for the Holy Father’s full prepared remarks, which were set aside prior to speaking. The full translation of his actual talk will be published shortly. Vespers with Priests, Religious and Seminarians Havana […]

Pope Francis’ Missal for Trip to Cuba & USA (In Parts)

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

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Pope Francis is set to embark on a 9 day Apostolic Voyage to Cuba and the U.S.A, in what will be the longest trip for the Pontiff since his election as Pope. Pope Francis’s visit will include multiple masses, prayer vigils, meetings with religious communities and public and private addresses. Salt + Light will be providing […]

Pope in Paraguay: Vespers and Address to Bishops, Priests, Seminarians and Nuns – Asunción

Saturday, July 11, 2015

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On Saturday, July 11, 2015, Pope Francis met with Paraguayan bishops, priests, seminarins and nuns for Vespers. Below you can find the full text of his address at the conclusion of vespers: How good it is for all of us to pray Vespers together! How can we not dream of of a Church which reflects […]

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 […]