Pope on bombardment of Lebanon: Every disproportionate defense is immoral

Pope on bombardment of Lebanon: Every disproportionate defense is immoral

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…

Pope meets group of refugees and pays tribute to late Belgian King Baudouin

Pope meets group of refugees and pays tribute to late Belgian King Baudouin

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…

Pope’s visit will strengthen Caritas Belgium’s commitment to solidarity

Pope’s visit will strengthen Caritas Belgium’s commitment to solidarity

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…

Remembering history to defeat the hell of war

Remembering history to defeat the hell of war

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…

Pope’s visit to Belgium will ‘energise’ Catholic community

Pope’s visit to Belgium will ‘energise’ Catholic community

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…

Pope Francis’ programme released for Belgium and Luxembourg visits

Pope Francis’ programme released for Belgium and Luxembourg visits

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…

Logos and mottos for Pope‘s visit to Luxembourg and Belgium released

Logos and mottos for Pope‘s visit to Luxembourg and Belgium released

Vatican news Before Pope Francis' apostolic trip to Luxembourg and Belgium, the Vatican publishes the official logos and mottos of these visits. By Vatican News The Press Office of the Holy See announces that Pope Francis will make an apostolic trip to Luxembourg and Belgium from September 26 to 29. The Press Office of the…