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2019 Activities of Pope Francis: (Source: www.VaticanNews.va) 1. Certainty Not Confusion - Throughout the year, the Pope has reminded us of one consoling certainty: that God loves us and that, in Jesus, He gave His life for us. 2. Faith Not Idolatry - In an increasingly pagan society, Pope Francis constantly encourages us to turn to the One True God. 3. Self-Correction Not Self-Justification - Like Jesus, Pope Francis is not afraid to admonish, especially those who consider themselves better than others. 4. Meekness Not Rigidity - Also like Jesus, the words of Pope Francis can produce a dual effect: some hear them and are converted, others become more hardened than before. 5. Putting Christ at the Center - During the Synod on the Amazon in October, Pope Francis constantly repeated the word “conversion”, a concept that found its place in the Final Document of the Assembly. 6. Combatting Abuse - The “Protection of Minors in the Church” summit in February was historic in many ways: it brought together Church leaders from all continents, and with courage and transparency, it focused on ways to combat the scourge of child abuse in the Church. 7. Abolishing “Pontifical Secrecy” - Pope established new procedures for reporting abuse, harassment and violence, and for ensuring that bishops and religious superiors are held accountable for their actions. 8. Reforming the Roman Curia - The Council of Cardinals continued their work on reforming the Roman Curia, with the purpose of ensuring all Church structures are more missionary. 9. Reforming the Vatican Economy - Reform in the financial field also progressed during 2019, in terms of both transparency and cost containment. 10. Sunday of the Word of God - Pope Francis established the Sunday of the Word of God, a special day to encourage all the faithful to read and meditate on the Bible. 11. Persecuted Christians - Pope Francis never tires of denouncing anti-Christian persecution, reminding us that, today, there are more martyrs than in the early days of Christianity. 12. Defending the Family and Life - He reiterated that, for today’s world especially, “the family founded on marriage between a man and a woman assumes an essential importance and mission”. The pope continues to defend life from conception to its natural end. 13. Saints and Blesseds - 2019 saw numerous canonizations and beatifications, including many martyrs from all continents and ideologies. 14. Encouraging Young People -“Christ is alive! He is our hope, and in a wonderful way He brings youth to our world, and everything He touches becomes young, new, full of life..." Each year the Vatican Post Office has issued a set of stamps honoring the Pontificate of Pope Francis. This year four stamps were issued featuring the pope wearing his seasonal vestments. Technical Details: Scott Catalogue - 1702 - 1705 Date Issued - 11 February 2019 Face Value - €1,10, €1,15, €2,40, €3,00 Perforations - 13.66 x 13.77 Printing Process - Offset Printer - Printex (Malta) Max Printed - 150,000 |
| (Source - Vatican Notes: Volume: 67 Issue: 380 Page: 4-6 www.Vatican News.va) |
