04/17/2014VATICAN Pope: "The washing of the feet", "a gesture of love, of service" to remind us that "we must be servants of one another" Francis celebrates "in Coena Domini" Mass at the Don Gnocchi Foundation. He washes and kisses the feet of 12 people of different ages, of different disabilities different religious affiliations, three foreigners and nine Italians. Rome (AsiaNews ) - "An act
of love and service," to remind us that "we must be servants to each
other". "Think
of others" is the message contained in the act of "washing of the
feet", said Pope Francis as he washed those of 12 guests at the Don
Gnocchi Foundation rehabilitation center St. Mary of Providence this afternoon.
The third pope to visit the
Foundation after Paul VI (23 December 1963) and John Paul II (23...
04/17/2014VATICAN Pope: A priest’s "joy", "anoints", is "incorruptible", "missionary" and guarded by poverty, obedience and loyalty Pope Francis celebrates the Chrism Mass with "his" priests. The priestly joy only flows “when the pastor is in the midst of his flock". Even in "in those moments of listlessness and boredom which at times overcome us in our priestly life (and which I too have experienced), even in those moments God’s people are able to “guard” that joy; they are able to protect you, to embrace you and to help you open your heart to find renewed joy"
04/17/2014MALAYSIA - PHILIPPINES MERS first victim in Asia: A Malaysian returning from a pilgrimage to Mecca It is similar to SARS, but with a higher mortality rates: 50 % compared to the previous 10 % . The victim was 54 years old and had contracted the virus Saudi Arabia. First case in the Philippines, a nurse returning from the UAE and now in solitary confinement with family members. WHO estimates speak of 238 infections in 10 different countries, 92 victims so far.
04/16/2014PHILIPPINES Good Friday in Manila: a "journey of penance" to protect the country from natural disasters The Special Way of the Cross will start at 5 am in Pasay City and end in front of Manila Cathedral. All of the capital's 500 parishes will send a delegation. Prelates from areas affected by typhoons and quakes will all attend. Card Tagle calls for "solidarity" with the victims, to be one with those who suffer.
04/14/2014VATICAN For pope, the seminary is not a refuge, hence 'Woe do the wicked shepherds' Speaking at a meeting with seminarians at the Pontifical Leonine College of Anagni, Pope Francis reminded them of "the four pillars of education," namely "Spiritual life, strong; intellectual life, serious; community life; and, ultimately, apostolic life". In view of this, it is "better to lose a vocation than take risks with an unsure candidate."
04/14/2014MYANMAR Easter in Yangon: Catholics "source of reconciliation, peace and prosperity for the country" by Francis Khoo Thwe In his message to the faithful, Archbishop Charles Bo calls for "tolerance among religions” amid strong tensions between Buddhist and Muslim. He calls for "unity in diversity " and " peace and prosperity " for the country . Christians’ duty to " remove barriers and break down the walls". A call to confession and reconciliation to celebrate the Risen Christ.
04/13/2014VATICAN Pope asks, Am I like Pilate? When the situation gets tough, do I wash my hands? In an unscripted speech for his Palm Sunday homily, the pontiff asks, "Am I able to welcome Jesus as he enters Jerusalem? Am I like the Pharisees, like the man from Cyrene, like the crowd that chose Barabbas? Or am I like the apostle who wanted to solve everything with the sword? Or like the courageous women at the sepulchre? Where is my heart? Let this question accompany us throughout the week. Afterwards, during the Angelus, he saw young Brazilians hand over the cross to young Poles. "John Paul II will be patron of World Youth Day. God willing, I shall be in Korea in August."
04/11/2014PHILIPPINES Manila Cathedral reopens after restoration. Card Tagle: "It is the mother of all churches " Dedicated to Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, it was closed in February 2012. A necessary and urgent intervention, the structure risked collapse in an earthquake. Over 1.5 million US dollars spent. Many donations from large corporations to small donors.
04/10/2014VATICAN Pope: human trafficking, "a wound on the body of contemporary society " Francis receives participants at the II international conference on Combating Human Trafficking: Church and Law Enforcement Authorities in partnership. The meeting includes " law enforcement authorities, who are primarily responsible for combating this tragic reality by a vigorous application of the law. It also includes humanitarian and social workers, whose task it is to provide victims with welcome, human warmth and the possibility of building a new life”.
04/10/2014PHILIPPINES - ITALY Manila, doubts and uncertainties in case of Italian diplomat detained for alleged child abuse Interviewed by AsiaNews, the activist who denounced Daniel Bosio confirms: a "strange" situation, that had to be reported to the police. The ambassador’s lawyer speaks of a "terrible mistake" and the man "terribly affected". A support page on Facebook with hundreds of likes who believe he is "unfairly accused".
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