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Leo XIV Pope on Pentecost: “The Paraclete enlightens minds and protects us”

Deborah Castellano Lubov/ vaticannews.va: “Through the power of the Spirit, our proclamation is filled with joy and hope, for we — yes, we ourselves — are the newness of the world, the light and the salt of the earth...”   Pope Leo XIV offered this comforting reminder during his Mass for the Solemnity of Pentecost on Sunday morning in St. Peter’s Basilica, noting that the Easter Season reaches its fulfillment in this solemnity.   The Pope recalled the day’s Gospel p ...more

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A new Royal initiative commemorating the millennium anniversary of the Baptism

By Fr. Dr. Rif’at Bader : We highly value the initiative launched by His Majesty King Abdullah II by directing ...more

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