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Pope to priests: Be a "street priest", share God's truth face to face

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Thu, 29 Mar 2018 11:21:49 -0400

VATICAN – If Jesus and his truth are to become truly present in today's world, priests must do what Jesus did and be "street preachers," going out to encounter and accompany sinners with tenderness and compassion, Pope Francis told the world's priests.

Chinese bishop detained briefly during Holy Week

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 13:13:31 -0400

HONG KONG – A Chinese bishop was taken away by authorities but was back home the next day, according to a news report.

Pope at Chrism Mass: Never separate truth of Gospel from its joy, mercy

Thu, 13 Apr 2017 10:00:00 -0400

VATICAN CITY – Always preach the whole truth of the Gospel with humility and respect and never be afraid to offer that truth just "one sip at a time," Pope Francis told the world's priests.

Full text from Holy Thursday Chrism Mass

Thu, 13 Apr 2017 09:50:00 -0400

Pope Francis on Thursday presided over the Chrism Mass, during which the sacred oils used for the Sacraments and Ordinations were blessed.

Archdiocese celebrates Chrism Mass at St. Michael's Cathedral

mikes@catholicregister.org (Michael Swan, The Catholic Register) — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 15:30:00 -0400

With about 300 priests concelebrating, dozens of deacons in attendance and an overflow assembly standing in the aisles of St. Michael��Ƶapp Cathedral, the Archdiocese of Toronto re-equipped itself for another year of baptisms, confirmations and ordinations by welcoming the new supply of chrism oil.

Catholics say Chinese bishop detained so he'll miss first chrism Mass

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 09:20:00 -0400

HONG KONG – Bishop Vincent Guo Xijin of Mindong in China's eastern Fujian province has not returned after being forced to pay a visit to the religious affairs bureau in Fuan April 7, local sources told ucanews.com.