Number of articles: 2165

"We are all God's children"

"Do you realize that you're like Jesus? More like him than other children: you have an adoptive father too," Mar and Andrés tell their adopted children. Their explanation of how God changed their plans to form their family is both natural and supernatural.

Personal testimonies

"The faith is contagious"

In his 11 January general audience, Pope Francis began a new catechetical cycle on apostolic zeal, speaking about the call to the apostolate.

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An Artist's Journey

On the anniversary of St. Josemaría’s birthday (9 January 1902) Ina Reyes-de Vera reflects on how ordinary material things and everyday life as a mother can be turned into works of art.

Personal testimonies

"Fragility makes us human"

In his 4 January general audience, Pope Francis concluded his cycle of catechesis on spiritual discernment, speaking about spiritual accompaniment.

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Msgr. Ocáriz: "Let us thank God for Benedict XVI, a humble worker in the Lord's vineyard"

The Prelate of Opus Dei collaborated with Cardinal Ratzinger since he was appointed consultor to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith in 1986. In this article, Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz recalls the figure of the late Pope Emeritus.

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"Farewell to Benedict XVI": From the Holy See Press Office

The 95-year-old Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI passed away on Saturday at 9:34 AM in his residence at the Vatican's Mater Ecclesiae Monastery.

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Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

A special page about the Pope Emeritus, including texts from his Magisterium and other videos and articles thanking him for his dedication and affection. The 95-year-old Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI passed away on Saturday at 9:34 AM in his residence at the Vatican's Mater Ecclesiae Monastery.

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Seven Stories about Faith and Family

A compilation of first-person accounts of the adventure of family life, for the feast of the Holy Family on 30 December.

Personal testimonies

"Do you see the baby Jesus in the crib?"

In his 28 December general audience, Pope Francis announced the publication of an apostolic letter commemorating the fourth centenary of the death of St Francis de Sales. He also asked for special prayers for Pope Emeritus Benedict, who "is very ill."

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"Keep going forward, courageously and joyfully!"

In his 21 December general audience, Pope Francis continued his cycle of catechesis on spiritual discernment, speaking about aids for the exercise of discernment.

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