The topics of the role of young people and women in the Church were among the major themes during the discussions of Synod participants on the final document of the Synod, which is to be approved at the end of the General Assembly on Saturday. Participating in Tuesday’s press conference were Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu,…
Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, reflects on Pope Francis’ words in Singapore on interfaith dialogue and his assertion that “all religions are paths to God.” By Cardinal Blase J. Cupich* During his apostolic trip to Asia and Oceania, Pope Francis held a session in Singapore with a group of young people on the theme…
Vatican news As the Church marks the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation on September 1, Indian Bishop Allwyn D’Silva, chairman of the Human Development Office of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences, reflects on the importance of praising God for his wonderful gift of Creation. By Bishop Allwyn D’Silva The World…
Vatican news Live, Pope Francis dialogues with students of the “Building Bridges Across Asia Pacific” initiative organized by Loyola University Chicago in collaboration with the Pontifical Commission for Latin America. Deborah Castellano Lubov Always stay true to your convictions….and even if you are tempted to live a lukewarm faith because others torment you, stay true…
Vatican news In a wide-ranging interview with Vatican News, Cardinal Ignatius Suharyo Hardjoatmodjo of Jakarta, Indonesia, looks forward to Pope Francis’ arrival in September, discusses his small Catholic flock on the largest Muslim country, coexistence among religions, and the witness of Asian Christians. By Deborah Castellano Lubov This September, marking his 45th Apostolic Journey abroad,…
Vatican news Pope Francis will make an apostolic trip to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Singapore from September 2 to 13, 2024. By Devin Watkins The Holy See Press Office announced Friday that Pope Francis will visit four Asian countries in early September. He accepted the invitation from heads of state and local ecclesial…