Tag Archives: Libya

Pope Francis at Angelus: Peace requires time and patience; No to wars waged to sell arms

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Gertrude

(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis has urged everyone to keep praying for peace in the Middle East, saying the search for peace is a long one that requires patience and perseverance. Speaking during his Angelus address, the Pope also condemned the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

COMMUNIQUÉ OF THE HOLY SEE PRESS OFFICE: MOTU PROPRIO OF POPE FRANCIS

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

MOTU PROPRIO OF POPE FRANCIS FOR THE PREVENTION AND COUNTERING OF MONEY LAUNDERING, THE FINANCING OF TERRORISM AND THE PROLIFERATION OF WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION 1. Today the Holy Father Francis has issued a Motu Proprio for the prevention and … Continue reading →

Posted in The Holy See | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Urbi et Orbi Message, Easter, 2013 [Full text]

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Gertrude

(Vatican Radio) Below we publish the full text of the Holy Father’s Urbi et Orbi Message, Easter 2013. Dear brothers and sisters in Rome and throughout the world, Happy Easter! What a joy it is for me to announce this message: … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 5 Comments

Pope launches urgent appeal for an end to use of weapons in Libya.

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Gertrude

Following the midday Angelus prayer this Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI launched the following urgent appeal: “Faced with the increasingly dramatic reports from Libya, my trepidation for the safety and security of civilians and my concern for the unfolding situation, currently … Continue reading →

Posted in Pope Benedict, The Holy See, Uncategorized | Tagged , | 1 Comment