VATICAN NEWS
In the Vatican Gardens, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin participates in the planting of the tree in memory of the 80th anniversary of the martyrdom of Józef and Wiktoria and their seven children, murdered by the Nazis in 1944 for having given refuge to Jewish people, paying them homage. By Salvatore Cernuzio In…
Vatican news In an interview with Vatican News, Joceline Colas, director of the Haitian Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace, speaks about the dramatic security situation in Haiti following last weekend's mass escape in which nearly 4,000 detainees escaped. By Jean-Benoît Harel and Lisa Zengarini Gang violence is not new in Haiti, but it is…
Vatican news In a new interview with Vatican News, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem reiterates his call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, urging both sides to compromise. By Federico Piana and Joseph Tulloch “A ceasefire in Gaza is more urgent than ever. » This is the last appeal for peace launched by Cardinal Pierbattista…
Vatican news Pope Francis marks the upcoming International Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness Day, urging our family of nations to be bold and work toward disarmament. By Linda Bordoni At a time when military and arms spending is declining due to the many conflicts gripping the world, Pope Francis on Sunday urged all members of “the…
The Pontifical Academy for Life issues a statement confirming the French bishops’ opposition to the amendment that would make abortion a constitutional right. By Vatican News The Pontifical Academy for Life (PAV) has expressed its support for the French Church’s strong opposition to a constitutional amendment that would make France the first country to enshrine…
Religious life as we know it today, both contemplative and active, has evolved over two millennia. In this third of four articles, Christine Schenk explores the contribution of prominent 4th century Christian women who founded monasteries, laying the foundation for the life now lived by women religious. By Christine Schenk, CSJ The 4th century began with…
Journeying in Dignity: Listen, Dream, Act Dear sisters and dear brothers! Today, the liturgical Memorial of Saint Josephine Bakhita, we celebrate the tenth World Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking. I associate myself wholeheartedly with all of you around the world, especially the young, who are working to combat this global scourge. Together…
Mr. President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development,Delegates and Permanent Representatives of the Member States,Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, I am pleased to address you on the occasion of this meeting of the International Fund for Agricultural Development, and take this opportunity to extend to you my warmest greetings. I wish to thank you for…
Dear brothers and sisters of Brazil! As we begin the Lenten journey with fasting, penance and prayer, I join my brothers and sisters of the National Conference of Bishops of Brazil in giving thanks to the Most High for the sixtieth anniversary of the Fraternity Campaign, an itinerary of conversion that unites faith and life,…