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   Pope Leo XIV: Priest training lasts rightly long

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   Pope Leo XIV says priest training is not a luxury, but essential for their mission.

   Vatican News▾

   Pope Leo XIV says priest training is not a luxury, but essential for their mission. He emphasizes that no one in the Church calls themselves, and that every priest is sent to all to proclaim the Gospel.

   SourcesVatican News

   
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   Pope Leo XIV receives CELRA members

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   Pope Leo XIV received members of the Conference of the Latin Bishops in the Arab Regions (CELRA) in an audience.

   4 sources·7 reports·The Holy SeeHoly See Press OfficeL'Osservatore Romano▾

   Pope Leo XIV received members of the Conference of the Latin Bishops in the Arab Regions (CELRA) in an audience. He addressed them, expressing his joy at welcoming them and conveying his greetings to the priests, consecrated persons, and faithful of their communities. The Pope acknowledged the challenges faced by the Churches in the Arab Regions, including political, social, and religious tensions, and the martyrdom of some of their members. He encouraged the bishops to be close to their people, to share in their sufferings, and to be a light for their communities. The Pope also emphasized the importance of the Church's mission, particularly in times of crisis, and urged the bishops to prioritize the essential aspects of the Church's life and mission, such as proclaiming the Gospel, prayer, and the sacraments.

   SourcesThe Holy SeeHoly See Press OfficeL'Osservatore Romano

   
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   Timor-Leste welcomes home mortal remains of bishops

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   The mortal remains of three former Church leaders return to Dili.

   3 sources·4 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of HallamL'Osservatore Romano▾

   The mortal remains of three former Church leaders return to Dili. The country honours pastors who accompanied the nation through some of its darkest chapters. The Cardinal Virgílio says it is a solemn and moving moment.

   SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of HallamL'Osservatore Romano

   
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   Vatican trains 147 new bishops

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   The Vatican is holding a formation course for 147 newly appointed bishops from five continents.

   7 sources·12 reports·Vatican NewsAgenzia FidesDiocese of Hallam+2▾

   The Vatican is holding a formation course for 147 newly appointed bishops from five continents. The course, which runs from September 2 to 10, will cover topics such as mission, pastoral ministry, safeguarding, liturgy, and Church governance. The bishops will also have an audience with Pope Leo XIV

   SourcesVatican NewsAgenzia FidesDiocese of HallamDiocese of SkopjeConferencia Episcopal Española

   
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   Cardinal Ignace Dogbo Bessi denounces money idolatry and illegal gold mining

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   Cardinal Ignace Dogbo Bessi denounced the idolatry of money and illegal gold mining in Côte d'Ivoire.

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   Cardinal Ignace Dogbo Bessi denounced the idolatry of money and illegal gold mining in Côte d'Ivoire. He called for personal and collective conversion. The Diocese of Abidjan celebrated the Day of Prayer for the Protection of Creation.

   SourcesVatican News

   
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   Pope Leo XIV receives 2 seminaries

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   Pope Leo XIV received in audience the seminarians of the Pontifical Regional Seminary of Apulia in Molfetta and the Episcopal Seminary of Aversa.

   2 sources·3 reports·The Holy SeeHoly See Press Office▾

   Pope Leo XIV received in audience the seminarians of the Pontifical Regional Seminary of Apulia in Molfetta and the Episcopal Seminary of Aversa. The Pope emphasized the importance of their relationship with God in their formative journey. The seminaries are celebrating the centenary and tercentenary of their premises.

   SourcesThe Holy SeeHoly See Press Office

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