Apostolic Nuncio to Jordan: ‘Middle East Christians are not alone’

Apostolic Nuncio to Jordan: ‘Middle East Christians are not alone’

In an interview with Vatican News in Amman, Mgr Giovanni Pietro Dal Toso, Apostolic Nuncio to Jordan, reflects on the rich history of Jordanian Christians, which continues to enrich the Christian community in the Middle East. Deborah Castellano Lubov “The Middle East would not be the Middle East without Christians. We must remember the great…

Cardinal Zenari expresses cautious optimism for Syria’s future

Cardinal Zenari expresses cautious optimism for Syria’s future

Vatican news Commenting on the latest developments in Syria, the Apostolic Nuncio affirms that, despite certain apprehensions, the recent change of regime constitutes a “break of hope” for the country and urges Syrian Christians and the international community to contribute to its reconstruction. By Antonella Palermo and Lisa Zengarini As Syria begins the new year…

C9 focuses on collegiality, role of women, nuncios, and world crises

C9 focuses on collegiality, role of women, nuncios, and world crises

During the December session of the Council of Cardinals (C9), which was held on December 2 and 3 at Casa Santa Marta in the presence of Pope Francis, several current issues concerning the Church and the world were addressed , as they were also discussed at the recent Synod. . The meetings were also an…

Cardinal Zenari: Hope is dying in Syria as people just want to escape

Cardinal Zenari: Hope is dying in Syria as people just want to escape

The apostolic nuncio to Syria, Cardinal Mario Zenari, shares “the fear, anxiety and uncertainty” of the Christian community of Aleppo, recently captured by jihadist rebels. By Salvatore Cernuzio “Hope is dead” in Syria, and people only want to “flee”, after 14 years of conflict, extreme poverty, international sanctions, earthquake and a new wave of violence,…

Archbishop Horgan: Church in South Sudan vibrant amid challenges

Archbishop Horgan: Church in South Sudan vibrant amid challenges

As he begins his mission as the Vatican’s first resident representative in South Sudan, Archbishop Séamus Patrick Horgan speaks to Vatican News-Vatican Radio about the many challenges facing the young African nation and says the local Church is alive. By Francesca Sabatinelli The Church in South Sudan is alive and, despite the enormous challenges facing…

Pope recalls Archbishop Treanor’s ‘devout and faithful’ service

Pope recalls Archbishop Treanor’s ‘devout and faithful’ service

Vatican news Pope Francis sends a message of condolence on the death of Archbishop Noel Treanor, which was read out at the funeral in Belfast of the late Apostolic Nuncio to the European Union. By Antonella Palermo Pope Francis, in a message signed by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, expressed his gratitude for the…