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5 days ago · VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- To change the world, children must press ahead, be joyful, ask adults why there is injustice and always help others, Pope Francis told thousands of children gathered in Rome's Olympic Stadium for the church's first ever World Children's Day. "We are gathered here at the Olympic Stadium, to 'kick-off' the movement of boys ...
Feb 2, 2024 · Ahead of the Church's first World Children's Day on 25-26 May, several Vatican and Church officials describe the celebration in Rome that will see Pope Francis meet with children from all over the world for a moment of prayer, friendship, and formation.
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5 days ago · The event commenced at Rome’s Olympic Stadium, transformed into the “Children’s Village,” at 3:30 p.m. local time. Italian professional soccer players engaged in a friendly soccer match ...
Dec 8, 2023 · At the end of the Angelus on Friday, Pope Francis announces that the first World Children's Day will take place in May 2024. The initiative is being promoted by the Dicastery for Culture and Education.
4 days ago · Pope Francis celebrated the first ever World Children’s Day this weekend, which brought together 50,000 children from 100 countries in Rome’s Olympic Stadium on Saturday, May 25, and in St ...
Dec 8, 2023 · Pope Francis recently declared the inception of the World Day of Children, marking a historic first for the Church. This event is set to take place in Rome on May 25 and 26, 2024, aligning with the Church’s ongoing commitment to prioritize the welfare of children.
