General Audience: Pope explains value of work during feast of St. Joseph the Worker

May 2, 2013. (Romereports.com) During yet another packed general audience at St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis explained the importance of work which makes up “God's plan” to bring dignity to man's life. For that reason, he asked that efforts be strengthened to fight against unemployment and [...]
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Confirmations at St. Peter's Square: Pope urges youth to hold steadfast in Faith

Nearly 100,000 people packed St. Peter's Square for the Mass where Pope Francis confirmed 44 young people from all across the world. St. Peter's Square overflowed with youth, that have undergone or about to do their Confirmation in their respective diocese, as well as their [...]
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Rosalia Lopez Interview

While you are working, say loving things to him Rosalia Lopez has lived in Rome since 1946, having moved there at St Josemaria’s invitation. Only a few months previously, she had decided to join Opus Dei, while she was working in the catering department or “administration” [...]
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Pope's General Audience: God is our Strength, God is our Hope

April 10, 2013. (Romereports.com) During Wednesday's general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on faith. He explained that Christianity is not just about following the ten commandments, but about being transformed by the love, grace and hope of God. With more than 30,000 [...]
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Pope Francis Greets UNIV 2013 Participants

The Holy Father addressed warm words of greeting to the students from UNIV at the March 27 General Audience. A Rome Reports video. "Heartfelt greetings to the English-speaking pilgrims, especially the large group of university students taking part in the international UNIV Congress here in Rome. [...]
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Bishop Javier Echevarria: “Pope Francis will feel Benedict XVI’s spiritual strength and companionship”

Interview with Bishop Javier Echevarria, prelate of Opus Dei, published March 24, 2013 in the Spanish daily La Razon. The new Pope, says Bishop Echevarria, “will often find support in the rich, ever-relevant teachings of Benedict XVI.” LR: How did you receive the news that we [...]
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Pope during Palm Sunday Homily: Joy, Cross, Youth

March 24, 2013. (Romereports.com) Pope Francis made his way through St. Peter's Square to celebrate the first Palm Sunday Mass of his pontificate. To mark the beginning of Holy Week, Pope Francis blessed palm and olive branches on the obelisk that stands before the square. [...]
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Pope's Inauguration Mass: Protect and serve the poor, elderly

March 19, 2013. (Romereports.com) Rome was bright and sunny this morning as thousands of people made their way to St. Peter's Square to celebrate the Pope's Inauguration Mass. Read here the homily. HOMILY OF THE HOLY FATHER POPE FRANCIS: Saint Peter's Square. Tuesday, 19 March 2013. Solemnity [...]
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Pope Francis: 1st homily

In these three readings I see that there is something in common: it is movement. In the first reading, movement is the journey [itself]; in the second reading, movement is in the up-building of the Church. In the third, in the Gospel, the movement is [...]
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Statement by the Prelate of Opus Dei on the Election of Pope Francis

This is a moment of great joy for Catholics all over the world. Pope Francis is the 265th successor of Peter. From the moment the white smoke was first seen we have welcomed him with great thanks. And now, following the example of Benedict XVI, [...]
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