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Bull of Indiction for the Jubilee 2025
Homiliy of Pope Francis on the Bull of Indiction for the Jubilee 2025, at Solemnity of the Ascension of Jesus Christ
Holy Mass for the Anniversary of the Appointment of Pope Francis
Next Wednesday, Feb. 28, at 6:30 p.m. in the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, a Holy Mass “Pro Pontifice” will be celebrated for the occasion of the 11th anniversary of the appointment of Pope Francis. The Holy Mass will be presided over by Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher, Deputy Secretary of State specially sent from Rome. All are invited to attend to pray for the Holy Father’s intentions.
Mons. Martin KMETEC, The President of CET announced the Eucharistic Year of Turkey in 2024
“The Church of Turkey wishes to know, love, serve and proclaim the Lord Jesus more and more and to recognize him present, like the disciples of Emmaus, in the act of breaking bread through the celebration of the Year of the Eucharist. We wish to deepen the faith of the church community on this Sacrament through catechesis and other means to participate more and more actively and consciously in liturgical celebrations, and to remember after eating the Bread of Heaven that we are called to share the earthly bread with all people in poverty and need.”
Mons. Martin Kmetec, President of CET and Izmir Metropolitan Archbishop published a congratulatory message for the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Turkey
In his message to the President of Turkey, Mons. Martin wrote that “On the happy occasion of the 100th anniversary of the birth of the Republic of Türkiye, I would like to
offer you the fervent good wishes of the Bishops and all Catholic Christians living in this nation”.