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St. Leo the Great, Doctor of the Church, was the first Pope to bear the name Leo. Amidst turbulent times and deep divisions, he worked tirelessly for unity and peace, and demonstrated wisdom and courage through his leadership and diplomacy.
The Archbasilica of St John Lateran is the mother and head of all the churches of the world. The feast commemorates its dedication when Pope Sylvester established his cathedral and residence in 324 AD. The Basilica serves as the cathedra or seat of authority of the Holy Father.
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The Memorial of All Souls or Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed reminds us to pray for our loved ones who've gone before us, and all the souls in purgatory.
The AOB Calendar for November highlights the Communion of saints- the faithful on earth, the souls in purgatory and the saints in heaven, who are united in the mystical body of Christ. Let us remember to pray for those in purgatory, and emulate the saints on our pilgrim journey.
The beatitudes are all interconnected; to be merciful, one must be humble, and to be a peacemaker requires purity of heart. Practised together, the beatitudes show us the path to sainthood.
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The Church celebrates the Solemnity of All Saints to remember the holy men and women who enjoy the beatific vision, that is the presence of God in heaven. We also celebrate the saints who are not known to us.
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The future of #ArtificialIntelligence is not pre-determined. As a technology developed by human beings, its future depends on the choices we make. We therefore have the responsibility to guide, change and, when necessary, reject its applications. A reliable system that serves the human person is of greater value than one that is exceptionally powerful but whose consequences cannot be adequately foreseen or controlled.
Sts Simon and Jude evangelised mainly in Persia and were eventually martyred there. Through their passionate zeal for Christ, many came to know and believe in Him.
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In an interview with Radio Veritas Asia (RVA), Fr. Gilbert de Lima said the Churches of Asia could enrich universal Catholic theology through their experience of religious pluralism, poverty, marginalization and the spiritual traditions of the region.
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John Paul II was the first non-Italian Pope in 455 years. His declaration "Do not be afraid. Open wide the doors for Christ" at the Homily for the Inauguration of his Pontificate, was one he truly lived by, strengthening ecumenical and interfaith dialogue.
We congratulate Fr Gilbert de Lima and wish him God's blessings as he undertakes this new responsibility.
May St Francis Xavier and St Thérèse of Lisieux, intercede for us, that our lives may always reflect Christ.
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World Mission Day 2026 marks the centenary of a celebration established by Pius XI. As we pray for missionaries all over the world, we are reminded of our own mission to bear witness to Christ wherever we are.
St Luke, believed to be the only Gentile Christian among the Gospel writers authored the third Gospel and the Acts of the Apostles. A physician by profession, he accompanied Paul in his ministry. From the three epistles, his Infancy Narrative is the best known one.
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The Pontifical Mission Societies, a worldwide Papal network, look after areas where the Church is too young or too poor to sustain itself.
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