Over the weekend, the General Assembly of the Synod on Synodality focuses on decision-making processes, emphasizing the need for transparency, accountability and evaluation. By Christopher Wells The work at the Synod in recent days has focused on the Journey section of the Work instrumentwith a particular emphasis on how Church leaders make and implement decisions….
Listen to the podcast! Readings at Mass Liturgical Colour: Green. Year: B(II). First reading Ephesians 2:1-10 Sinners are saved in Christ Jesus You were dead through the crimes and the sins in which you used to live when you were following the way of this world, obeying the ruler who governs the air, the spirit…
Vatican news Speaking to Vatican News about the spiral of violence in the Middle East, the Apostolic Vicar of South Arabia reiterates the essential contribution that religions can make to peaceful coexistence and says the Synod offers a concrete example of how differences can live together through dialogue and listening. to each other. By Antonella…
Vatican news Pope Francis will preside over five masses between November and mid-December, according to the calendar published by the Office of Liturgical Celebrations of the Sovereign Pontiff. By Vatican News The Office of Liturgical Celebrations of the Sovereign Pontiff has published the calendar of liturgical celebrations of Pope Francis from November to mid-December. The…
Italian Cardinal Matteo Zuppi begins a visit to Moscow as part of the mission entrusted to him by Pope Francis to seek a path to peace in Ukraine and facilitate the reunification of Ukrainian children with their families and the exchange of prisoners of war. By Devin Watkins Pope Francis’ special envoy for peace in…
Get Universalis — and change your life! Readings at Mass Liturgical Colour: Green. Year: B(II). First reading Isaiah 53:10-11 If he offers his life in atonement, what the Lord wishes will be done The Lord has been pleased to crush his servant with suffering. If he offers his life in atonement, he shall see his…
Get Universalis — and change your life! Readings at Mass Liturgical Colour: Green. Year: B(II). First reading Ephesians 1:15-23 Paul’s prayer for the enlightenment of the faithful I, having once heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus, and the love that you show towards all the saints, have never failed to remember you in…
Vatican news On the eve of the Consistory which will elevate them to the dignity of cardinalate, Pope Francis writes to the new elected cardinals, inviting them to embody three attitudes which characterized Saint John of the Cross: eyes raised, hands clasped, bare feet. By Christopher Wells Pope Francis wrote a personal letter letter to…
Vatican news As the war between Israel and Hezbollah continues to intensify in Lebanon, the Pontifical Foundation Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) announces an emergency campaign to raise at least US$1 million to help the Church Lebanese government to face the worsening humanitarian crisis in Lebanon. country. By Lisa Zengarini In response to…
Get Universalis — and change your life! Readings at Mass Liturgical Colour: Red. Year: B(II). First reading 2 Timothy 4:10-17 Only Luke is with me Demas has deserted me for love of this life and gone to Thessalonika, Crescens has gone to Galatia and Titus to Dalmatia; only Luke is with me. Get Mark to…