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Napolitano urges ‘profound’ renewal of public policy

(ANSA) – Rome, November 29 – Italian President Giorgio Napolitano called Friday for a “profound renewal” of public institutions and political participation to support democratic development. It is time for a “profound renewal in political participation, to combat the phenomenon … Continue reading

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Pope urges young to be Gospel missionaries

(ANSA) – Vatican City, November 15 – Pope Francis on Friday used his Twitter account to urge young people to spread the message of the Gospel. “Dear young people, always be missionaries of the Gospel, every day and in every … Continue reading

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Pope urges 50,000 to pray for seriously ill little girl

(ANSA) – Vatican City, November 6 – Pope Francis led more than 50,000 people in prayer Wednesday for a little girl struggling with spinal muscular atrophy, a genetic wasting disease. He led the crowd packed into St. Peter’s Square for … Continue reading

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Pope Francis urges churches to keep their doors open to all

(ANSA) – Vatican City, October 17 – Churches must find ways to expand their opening hours to allow better access – both physical and spiritual, Pope Francis said Thursday. “When we go on the street and find ourselves in front … Continue reading

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