Pope Francis

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New, digital, life given to Vilnius’ image of Divine Mercy as Pope’s visit to Lithuanian capital nears

3D model will give access to one of Catholicism’s most important paintings to millions around the world, a press release…

6 years ago
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World awaits if pope touches upon sexual abuse scandal during Lithuanian visit

The world will have its eyes set on the pope visiting Lithuania this weekend to see if he will touch…

6 years ago
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Pope Francis plans to honor freedom fight victims, provide hope

Pope Francis says he will pay respect to freedom fight victims during his upcoming visit to the Baltic states and…

6 years ago
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Lithuanian govt hopes papal visit will encourage religious tourism

Lithuania's government hopes the upcoming papal visit will encourage religious tourism in the country as around 250 foreign journalists are…

6 years ago
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Pope sends message that history isn’t forgotten, can’t be repeated – Lithuanian president

President Dalia Grybauskaitė says that Pope Francis will pay homage to the region's painful history during his visit to Lithuania…

6 years ago
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Archbishop hopes cooler, wet weather won’t dampen pope’s visit to Lithuania

With cooler temperatures and showers in the forecast for the coming weekend, the archbishop of Vilnius hopes this will not…

6 years ago
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Vilnius: your new pilgrimage destination

In preparation for Pope Francis’ visit to Lithuania on 22-23 September, Vilnius is inviting visitors from all over the world…

6 years ago
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Pope’s prayer at Vilnius Ghetto important for Holocaust survivors, savers – community chair

Pope Francis will say a silent prayer in the place of former Vilnius Ghetto 75 years since its liquidation. [...]

6 years ago
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Pope will send important message of respect for Soviet terror victims, archbishop says

Pope Francis will send an important message to the world from Vilnius when he will pay respect to victims of…

6 years ago
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Caritas appeals to Lithuanians to help flood-hit India

Caritas of Vilnius Archdiocese has launched a campaign to collect donations for flood-ravaged India. [...]

6 years ago
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Over 90,000 invitations to meeting with pope in Kaunas issued

Authorities have issued over 90,000 invitations to attend a meeting with Pope Francis in a park in Kaunas next Sunday.…

6 years ago
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Papal visit puts Lithuania in global spotlight – Vilnius archbishop

Pope Francis' visit to Lithuania in late September will place the country in the world's spotlight, Gintaras Grušas, the archbishop…

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Lithuanian state’s extra spending on papal visit cut to EUR 1.45 mln

The maximum amount of the state's additional spending on organizing Pope Francis' visit to Lithuania later this month goes down…

6 years ago
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Future church in Vilnius to be named after Pope John Paul II

A cross marking the site where a church named after Pope John Paul II will be built in the Lithuanian…

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Lithuania’s police to train for papal visit

Lithuania's police forces in Vilnius and Kaunas are holding a major exercise on Wednesday to prepare for the upcoming visit…

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Vilnius starts renovation of Gate of Dawn Chapel

The renovation of the Gate of Dawn Chapel and St. Theresa's Church will start in Vilnius this week, the Archdiocese…

6 years ago
  • Economy

Lithuanian hotels expect additional profit from papal visit – media

Lithuanian hotels and other accommodation establishments expect additional profit from the upcoming visit of Pope Francis as the flow of…

6 years ago
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Every euro spent on papal visit will be accounted for, Lithuanian PM says

Every euro spent from the state budget on the upcoming visit of Pope Francis will be accounted for to the…

6 years ago
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“G-Spot of Europe” ad campaign gets 900 foreign publications, Go Vilnius head says

The Lithuanian capitals' new "the G-Spot of Europe" advertising campaign has already received over 900 foreign publications, Inga Romanovskienė, head…

6 years ago
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Vilnius launches its “G-Spot of Europe” advertising campaign

Vilnius is on Thursday launching its advertising campaign abroad, introducing the Lithuanian capital as "the G-Spot of Europe". [...]

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