Sunday of the Word of God
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Pope Francis announces Year of Prayer to prepare for 2025 Jubilee
In his Angelus address, the pope said that a Year of Prayer starting Jan. 21 will be “a year dedicated... Read more
Pope Francis: Return to God’s word rather than social media’s ‘violence of words’
Speaking of the “immense power” that the word of God can unleash in people’s lives, Pope Francis encouraged us to... Read more
Pope Francis: To stay with Jesus requires the courage to leave our sins
Following Jesus “means giving up the time wasted on so many useless things,” the pope said. Read more
Pope Francis confers lay ministries upon 10 people in St. Peter’s Basilica
Pope Francis conferred the lay ministries on the Sunday of the Word of God, a day that he declared in... Read more
Pope Francis: The Word of God rekindles hope
During Mass for Sunday of the Word of God, Pope Francis formally conferred upon lay Catholics the ministries of lector... Read more
Pope Francis to confer new lay ministries for first time in St. Peter’s Basilica
The candidates come from three continents. Read more
Vatican archbishop: Turn off your phone and open the Gospel
A Vatican archbishop urged Catholics to turn off their cell phones and open the Gospel instead as he celebrated Mass... Read more
Vatican’s liturgy congregation stresses importance of Sunday of the Word of God
The Vatican’s liturgy congregation issued a note Saturday encouraging Catholic parishes around the world to celebrate the Sunday of the... Read more
Pope Francis: Keep a Bible close to you for daily inspiration
Pope Francis preached Sunday about the life-changing power of God’s word in Scripture, encouraging everyone to keep a Bible close... Read more
Pope Francis institutes day to promote knowledge and love of scripture
Pope Francis Monday declared the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time to be the Sunday of the Word of God in... Read more
