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Pope's Prayer Intention for April 2021

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"We should ask the saints to intercede for us"

In his 7 April general audience, Pope Francis spoke about "praying in communion with the saints."

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"Urbi et Orbi" Blessing in Saint Peter's Basilica

On Easter Sunday, Pope Francis offered reflections on the message of Easter and imparted the traditional "Urbi et Orbi" Blessing.

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Living the Paschal Triduum with Pope Francis

On Wednesday 31 March, Pope Francis spoke about the meaning of the Easter Triduum that will begin tomorrow.

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"Mary is present in these days of the pandemic"

In his 24 March general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on prayer, speaking about prayer in communion with Mary.

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"Come Holy Spirit, teach me to pray"

Pope Francis continued his catechesis on prayer in his 17 March general audience, speaking about prayer and the Holy Trinity.

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With Pope Francis in Erbil (Iraq)

Lito Articona, who has been working in Iraq for 6 years, describes the recent papal visit in this behind-the-scenes narrative.

Personal testimonies

"Building a culture of brothers and sisters"

In his 10 March general audience, Pope Francis spoke about his recent apostolic visit to Iraq.

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5-8 March: Pope Francis in Iraq

From March 5 to 8 Pope Francis made an apostolic visit to the war-torn country of Iraq.

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5 Characteristics of Friendship from Pope Francis

For the feast of the Chair of Saint Peter on 22 February, we offer five characteristics of friendship taken from the writings of Pope Francis during his years as Saint Peter's successor.

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