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  A) The text of the speech by J.M.Bergoglio: “Dear Friends, I offer you a warm welcome. I am pleased to meet you and I thank you for accepting this invitation to reflect together on the theme of mercy. (…) That is why it is important for us to seek occasions of encounter, an encounter    »

  A) The text of the speech by J.M.Bergoglio: “«Abide in me as I abide in you» (Jn 15:4). These words, spoken by Jesus at the Last Supper, allow us to peer into the heart of Christ just before his ultimate sacrifice on the cross. We can feel his heart beating with love for us    »

  A) The text of the speech by J.M.Bergoglio: “(…) The Apostle Paul tells us that, by virtue of our baptism, we all form the one Body of Christ. The different members, in fact, form one body. This is why we belong to each other and when one suffers, everyone suffers, when one rejoices, all    »

  A) The text of the speech by J.M.Bergoglio: “The meeting between Pope Francis and the Chaldean Bishop. “We need your presence, your support and encouragement”, were the words of the patriarch. The two representatives of Christian churches met in Georgia, where the pope is on official visit. The meeting was very friendly and hymns    »

  A) The text of the speech by J.M.Bergoglio: “«Gathered before Jesus crucified, we hear his words ring out also for us: “I thirst” (Jn 19:28). Thirst, more than hunger, is the greatest need of humanity, and also its greatest suffering. Let us contemplate then the mystery of Almighty God, who in his mercy became    »

  A) The text of the speech by J.M.Bergoglio: “«Today, as men and women of all religions, we will go to Assisi, not to put on a show: but simply to pray, to pray for peace». (…) «God, the Father of everyone, of Christians and non-Christians — the Father of everyone — desires peace», the    »

  A) The text of the speech by J.M.Bergoglio: “In this regard, the Pope recalled the struggles, including «theological and ideological divisions, which “have torn at the Church: the devil sows jealousy, ambition and ideas, but only to divide! Or he sows greed: let us remember Ananias and Sapphira, in the early times». Because, he    »

  A) The text of the speech by J.M.Bergoglio: “This first meeting has focused on the study of the Encyclical Laudato Si’. In it I wished to call attention to the importance of loving, respecting and safeguarding our common home (…..) Religions play a very important role in this task of promoting care and respect    »

  A) The text of the speech by J.M.Bergoglio: “(….) History teaches that pride, careerism, vanity and ostentation are the causes of many evils. And Jesus helps us to understand the necessity of choosing the last place, that is, of seeking to be small and hidden: humility. When we place ourselves before God in this    »

  A) The text of the speech: “Dear friends, terrorism of Islamic matrix is one of the most serious dangers of our society. The problem is not only political but also, above all, religious. There is no doubt that the vast majority of Muslims living in the West are people that want to have a    »