Synod interventions on Tuesday and Wednesday focus on the themes of ecclesial discernment and Christian initiation; and speakers at the daily press briefing highlight the vocation of the diaconate and the need to support poorer local Churches throughout the world. By Alessandro Di Bussolo and Giampaolo Mattei The most applauded testimony in Paul VI Hall,…
Vatican news On flight back from Brussels, Pope Francis speaks to journalists about the attack that killed Hassan Nasrallah and many others, and reiterates his condemnation of abortion, praising the Christian witness of King Baudouin, who temporarily resigned rather than signing the abortion law. By Vatican News Pope Francis spoke to journalists covering his apostolic…
Our editorial director, Andrea Tornielli, returns to the words of Pope Francis to the clergy and religious of Belgium regarding the second session of the Synod on synodality, which takes place in October. By Andrea Tornielli – Brussels What is the priority of the Synod which is about to begin? What is the main and…
Vatican news Among his events in Belgium on Saturday, Pope Francis greets several EU officials at the Apostolic Nunciature, has breakfast with a group of poor people and refugees and prays at the tomb of King Baudouin. By Vatican News As he left the Apostolic Nunciature of Woluwe-Saint-Pierre in Brussels on Saturday morning to meet…
Vatican news While Pope Francis is visiting Belgium, Gilles Cnockaert, spokesperson for Caritas Belgium, says the pope’s presence will offer a moment of hope for the Church’s humanitarian mission. By Bezawit Bogale Pope Francis is making his apostolic trip to Belgium from September 26 to 29, meeting various actors in Belgian society. Speaking to Joseph…
Our editorial director, Andrea Tornielli, reflects on Pope Francis’ powerful new call for European leaders to build bridges of peace in Europe. By Andrea Tornielli After Luxembourg, Belgium: still a small country, but a crossroads, “the synthesis of Europe”, starting point for its reconstruction after the monstrous tragedy of the Second World War. The Pope…
Vatican news As Pope Francis arrives in Belgium, Fr. Walter Ceyssens, a Jesuit working with youth, shares his hopes and expectations for the Pope’s visit to the country. By Joseph Tulloch – Brussels Pope Francis has landed in Belgium, beginning a brief but action-packed visit to the country. During his stay, he will meet the…
Vatican news Pope Francis is in Belgium at the start of a three-day apostolic visit rich in events and meetings. By Vatican News A 55-minute flight from Luxembourg brought Pope Francis to Melsbroek Air Base in Brussels on Thursday evening, kicking off the second leg of his 46th Apostolic journey abroad. The first to welcome…
Vatican news As Pope Francis prepares to travel to Belgium and Luxembourg for his 46th apostolic journey, we offer you an overview of the Church in Belgium By Lisa Zengarini Christianity arrived in the territory of present-day Luxembourg in the 4th century, from the city of Trier in present-day Germany. It then spread from Echternach,…
Vatican news The Holy See Press Office publishes the program of Pope Francis’ apostolic journey to Belgium and Luxembourg, from September 26 to 29, 2024, on the occasion of his late September trip. By Deborah Castellano Lubov The Vatican published on Friday the programme of Pope Francis’ apostolic trip to Belgium and Luxembourg. The visit…