Vatican news Pope Francis welcomes the members of the “Guardia di Finanza” on the occasion of their 250th anniversary and thanks them for the historic and ongoing commitment of the institution to the economic and financial security of Italy. By Linda Bordoni Reflecting on their motto, “Nella tradizione, il futuro” (In tradition, the future), Pope…
Vatican news The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops says it “remains committed to walking in solidarity” with Indigenous peoples as Canada commemorates two years since Pope Francis’ historic “penitential pilgrimage” of healing and reconciliation. By Christopher Wells Two years after Pope Francis’ historic “penitential pilgrimage” to Canada, the country’s bishops say they “remain committed to…
Vatican news Caritas Indonesia, known locally as Karina KWI, reaffirms its commitment to promoting the “Church of the Poor” during its 18th anniversary celebrations. By Mathias Hariyadi, LiCAS News The event included a mass attended by Indonesian bishops, potential donors and representatives of groups that have benefited from the agency's aid. Known for delivering emergency…
Vatican news Vatican News speaks to prominent voices at the 2nd Talitha Kum General Assembly, marking 15 years of commitment to human trafficking with a pledge to strengthen global efforts to combat the plague and support survivors. Deborah Castellano Lubov More than 200 Talitha Kum delegates representing member networks located in 90 countries are gathering…
Vatican news More than 200 Talitha Kum delegates representing member networks located in 90 countries are gathering in Rome from May 18-24 for the 2nd Talitha Kum General Assembly which also marks its 15th founding anniversary. By Sr Bernadette Mary Reis, fsp More than 200 Talitha Kum delegates representing religious, lay, youth and survivors actively…
An event Saturday at the Marconi Museum in the Vatican celebrates 150 years since the birth of the man who founded Vatican Radio. Present, alongside the prefect and directors of the Dicastery for Communication, were the Vatican Secretary for Relations with States, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, and the grandson of Guglielmo Marconi. By Vatican News…
Ten years ago, Pope Francis canonized Popes John XXIII and John Paul II during mass in St. Peter's Square. Living in a time of great historical upheaval, the beloved pontiffs bore witness to the hope and joy that are born from the encounter with Jesus. By Alessandro Gisotti Who are the saints? First of all,…
Vatican news Every week we offer you news from the Eastern Churches, in collaboration with L'Œuvre d'Orient. This week's Oriental News: Destruction of Armenian heritage in Nagorno-Karabakh The destruction of Armenian heritage in Nagorno-Karabakh continues. Satellite images from April 4 show the total destruction of St. John the Baptist Church, known as the Kanatch Jam…
As International Marconi Day approaches and 150 years since his birth, we recall the rich legacy of Guglielmo Marconi, the inventor-entrepreneur who created Vatican Radio in 1931 and installed a “big cell phone” in the car of Pope Pius XI who connected to the Vatican. . By Michele Raviart and Devin Watkins Guglielmo Marconi was…
In 1929, the Vatican Apostolic Library employed a group of young women with doctorates, marking a first for the Vatican City State. Their experiences were positive, but the project ended twelve years later due to World War II. Today, more than 50 percent of the Vatican Library's staff are women, many of whom hold leadership…