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Pope Francis: Holy Mass on the Second Sunday of Easter, Liturgical feast of Divine Mercy

Posted by Bob Herz on 4/24/21

HOMILY OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS Church of Santo Spirito in SassiaSecond Sunday of Easter, 11 April 2021 [Multimedia]

The risen Jesus appeared to the disciples on several occasions. He patiently soothed their troubled hearts. Risen himself, he now brings about “the resurrection of the disciples”. He raises their ... Read More »

Pope Francis - Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter (3 April 2021)

Posted by Bob Herz on 4/10/21

Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter (3 April 2021) | Francis EASTER VIGIL IN THE HOLY NIGHT OF EASTER HOMILY OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS St Peter's BasilicaHoly Saturday, 3 April 2021

The women thought they would find a body to anoint; instead they found an empty ... Read More »

Pope Francis Holy Chrism Mass (1 April 2021)

Posted by Bob Herz on 4/02/21

Holy Chrism Mass (1 April 2021) | Francis HOLY CHRISM MASS HOMILY OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS Vatican BasilicaHoly Thursday, 1 April 2021 [Multimedia]

The Gospel shows us a change of heart among the people who were listening to the Lord. The change was dramatic, and it reveals the ... Read More »

Pope Francis: Apostolic Journey to the Republic of Iraq: Holy Mass at the “Franso Hariri” Stadium in Erbil

Posted by Bob Herz on 3/13/21

Apostolic Journey to the Republic of Iraq: Holy Mass at the “Franso Hariri” Stadium in Erbil (7 March 2021) | Francis “Franso Hariri” Stadium in ErbilSunday, 7 March 2021 [Multimedia]

Saint Paul has told us that “Christ is the power and wisdom of God” (1 Cor 1:22-25). Jesus revealed ... Read More »

Pope Francis - Holy Mass, Blessing and Imposition of the Ashes (17 February 2021)

Posted by Bob Herz on 2/27/21

Holy Mass, Blessing and Imposition of the Ashes (17 February 2021) | Francis

We are now embarking on our Lenten journey, which opens with the words of the prophet Joel. They point out the path we are to follow. We hear an invitation that arises from the heart of ... Read More »

USCCB President's Statement on the Inauguration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., as 46th President of the United States of America

Posted by Bob Herz on 1/23/21

USCCB President's Statement on the Inauguration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., as 46th President of the United States of America

Statement on the Inauguration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., as 46th President of the United States of America from Most Reverend José H. Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles, President, ... Read More »