Pope Francis Good News Edition 7 7 April 2016

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Young St Ignatius parishioner meets Pope FrancisPope Francis met with several young people who had contributed illustrated questions for a new children’s book, Dear Pope Francis.

During the private audience, the Pope fielded questions from the fourteen children, aged between 5 and 13.

Singaporean mother Jennifer Tan, who attended with her daughter Faith, found the experience deeply moving. “It was hard to tell who was happier, the children, the pope, or the adults,” she said.

(Source: Catholic News Singapore)

Pope Francis to visit Lesbos to review refugee crisis

The Holy Father is soon expected to visit the Greek Island of Lesbos in order to highlight the plight of refugees seeking a better life in Europe. The island has become well known over the past year as an entry point into Europe for the large numbers of people currently fleeing war and poverty in Asia and Africa.

Source: Deutsche Welle)

Pope Francis prayer intentions for April focus on small farmers

As part of an ongoing initiative of the Apostleship of Prayer, the Holy Father has released his monthly video outlining his prayer intentions for the coming weeks. During April, he has encouraged the faithful to pray for all small farmers as they go about their challenging work. “Please consider adding you voice to mine in this prayer: that small farmers may receive just compensation for their invaluable work.” (Source: Vatican Radio)

Pope Francis blesses Singapore parishioner Faith Ng during the private audience he had with 14 children around the world at the Vatican on Feb 22.

Pope Francis Good News Edition 7 7 April 2016

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Francis: Annunciation is the feast of saying ‘Yes’ to God

On the feast of the Annunciation, the Pope reflected on Mary’s willingness to accept God’s plan for her life for the salvation of the world. “With this ‘yes’ God not only walks with his people, but he becomes one of us and takes on our flesh.” Francis encouraged the congregation to think of their own cooperation with God’s loving plan of salvation; whether we say “yes” to God’s plan for our lives, or if we hide from him, like Adam and Eve after the first sin.

(Catholic Herald)

God and money are incompatible, says Pope Francis

Pope Francis dedicated his Tuesday homily to the dangers of placing money before God. “God and money are two bosses and it is impossible to serve both,” he said. He pointed to the example of the early Christians communities, who shared all they had with their community to ensure that nobody was in need.

(Source: Business Standard)

Holy Popemobile! Fiat that ferried Pope Francis around New York sells for $300,000.

The little Fiat that transported Pope Francis around New York in his visit to the States last year has sold for $300,000 to entrepreneur and businessman Miles Nadal.

Some of the proceeds from its sale will go to Catholic schools and charities in the city, as well Catholic Relief Services and Catholic Near East Welfare Association.

(Source: CNN)

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