Vatican news Cardinal-elect Tarcisius Isao Kikuchi, Archbishop of Tokyo, stressed the importance of dialogue for global and local stability. By LiCAS News In an interview with the Vatican Fides news agencyThe 66-year-old Archbishop of Tokyo, who is also president of Caritas Internationalis, shared his views on the challenges and opportunities facing Japan and the Catholic…
Following the publication of the Pope’s new encyclical, “Dilexit nos”, the Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization explains to Vatican News how the heart of Jesus is an important key to understanding the writings and actions of Pope Francis. By Alessandro Gisotti “You could say that I am my heart, because my heart is what…
Vatican news Pope Francis offers Holy Mass for cardinals and bishops who have died in the past twelve months, reminding us that our remembrance of them becomes a prayer of intercession on their behalf. By Christopher Wells Pope Francis celebrated Mass Monday morning for the seven cardinals and more than 120 bishops who have died…
Vatican news The Latin Archbishop of Tehran-Isfahan (Iran) comments on the latest developments in the confrontation between Israel and Iran, saying that peace can only be achieved if the parties put aside their ambitions for supremacy in the region. By Lisa Zengarini The key to restoring peace in the Middle East and around the world…
The funeral of Cardinal Raffaele Martino will take place on October 31 in St. Peter’s Basilica. He was a permanent observer to the United Nations in New York for sixteen years and later headed the Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People as well as the Pontifical Council for Justice and…
Cardinal Mario Grech, Secretary General of the Synod, celebrates the Mass dedicated to the Holy Spirit and reflects on the need to open oneself to the Holy Spirit, particularly in the synodal path. Votive Mass of the Holy SpiritOctober 21, 2024HOMILY OF CARDINAL MARIO GRECHSecretary General of the Synod Dear brothers and sisters, We have…
Students from across the United States gather in Rome to engage in conversation with leaders of the Synod Secretariat. By Linda Bordoni Some 140 university students, primarily from North America, gathered Friday evening in the Paul VI Hall to engage directly with leaders of the Synod Secretariat. The event, titled “University Students in Dialogue with…
Vatican news On the eve of the Consistory which will elevate them to the dignity of cardinalate, Pope Francis writes to the new elected cardinals, inviting them to embody three attitudes which characterized Saint John of the Cross: eyes raised, hands clasped, bare feet. By Christopher Wells Pope Francis wrote a personal letter letter to…
Vatican news In a lengthy interview with Vatican media, Cardinal-elect Tarcisius Isao Kikuchi of Tokyo, Japan, and president of Caritas Internationalis, discusses the state of the Church, his appointment and his work for peace in the world. Deborah Castellano Lubov The Church is one family across the world and we must support each other… In…
On the feast of St. Francis, Friday, 4 October, the second general congregation of the General Assembly of the Synod heard reports from the five Language Tables, and held an open discussion with more than thirty speakers addressing topics such as charisms and ministries, liturgy, dialogue with cultures and religions. By Salvatore Cernuzio The Second…