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November 1, 2016

Pope offers new Beatitudes for saints of a new age at Mass in Sweden

Pope Francis greets people before celebrating Mass at the Swedbank Stadium in Malmo, Sweden, Nov. 1.

MALMO, Sweden – The saints are blessed because they were faithful and meek and cared for others, Pope Francis said.

Published in International
October 31, 2016

Ecumenical gathering: Catholics, Lutherans promise to serve the poor, work for peace

The Rev. Martin Junge, general secretary of the Lutheran World Federation, embraces a Catholic representative as Pope Francis embraces Archbishop Antje Jackelen, primate of the Lutheran Church in Sweden, right, during an ecumenical prayer service at the Lutheran cathedral in Lund, Sweden, Oct. 31.

MALMO, Sweden – The sheet of ice and the penalty boxes were gone from Malmo Arena Oct. 31 as Catholics and Lutherans filled the stands and promised to work together for peace – particularly in Syria – and for justice – especially for refugees.

Published in International
October 31, 2016

Pope arrives in Sweden for what he calls important ecumenical event

Pope Francis greets people as he arrives at the international airport in Malmo, Sweden, Oct. 31. The pope is making a two-day visit to Sweden to attend events marking the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation.

MALMO, Sweden – Under a thick gray sky, Pope Francis was welcomed to Sweden with a small formal ceremony, which conveyed by its brevity that the trip was not a formal state visit, but had another purpose.

Published in International