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Cardinal Zuppi celebrates Mass in Assise

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Cardinal Matteo Maria Zuppi celebrated Mass at the Upper Basilica of Assisi to mark the feast of St. Francis and the 800th anniversary of the saint's death.

During his homily, the president of the Italian Episcopal Conference stated that peace begins with individuals and represents the only possible future. He argued that war is not inevitable and urged people to disarm both their hands and their hearts. Zuppi noted that people are currently tempted by a culture of power driven by nationalism and significant economic interests.

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Earlier version, Sunday 4 October

Card. Zuppi gives homily for San Francesco at Assisi

How the coverage unfolded

  1. Oct 4, 2:52 AM Diocese of Bologna Italiano L’omelia del Card. Zuppi per San Francesco ad Assisi
  2. Oct 4, 4:47 AM Vatican News Français La guerre n’est pas une fatalité, affirme le cardinal Zuppi à Assise

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  9. Aug 24, 7:03 AM PT · 2 sources Cardinal Zuppi says dialogue builds peace
  10. Aug 13, 5:27 AM PT Cardinal Zuppi leads prayer vigil at Monte Sole
  11. Jul 29, 8:33 AM PT Cardinal Zuppi speaks at Diocesan Congress
  12. Jul 17, 10:30 AM PT Cardinal Zuppi returns to Ukraine

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