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…
Vatican news Cardinal Charles Maung Bo of Yangon provided a first-hand account of the general situation on the ground and ongoing relief efforts following the devastating floods and landslides that have ravaged several states and regions in Myanmar. By Chainarong Monthienvichienchai, LiCAS News “The situation is truly dire,” Cardinal Charles Muang Bo told LiCAS News….
The Cardinal Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith conferred episcopal consecration on Mgr. John Kennedy and Mgr. Philippe Curbelié, respectively secretary and undersecretary of the dicastery he heads. By Devin Watkins Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández celebrated mass on Saturday evening in St. Peter’s Basilica. The prefect of the Dicastery for the…
Vatican news Cardinal William Goh expresses his appreciation for the closeness and care that Pope Francis showed the people of Singapore, and invites the universal Church to learn from the experiential faith of Asian Catholics. By Claudia Torres – Singapore “The Pope’s key messages are always about building harmony in the world, being inclusive, and…
Vatican news Pope Francis will preside over an ordinary public consistory on July 1, when cardinals present in Rome are expected to give the final green light to the canonization of 15 blesseds. By Christopher Wells On the night of July 9 to 10, 1860, eight Franciscan brothers and three lay Christians of the Maronite…
Vatican news Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, was in Jerusalem from April 12 to 18, in his capacity as president of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association. During his visit, he participated in formal meetings and meetings with local Christian communities. By Roberto Cetera Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, was in…
In view of the World Day of Prayer for Vocations (April 21), we asked a few questions to Cardinal Lazarus You Heung-sik, prefect of the Dicastery for the Clergy. Called to be happyInterview with Cardinal Lazarus You Heung-sik By Andrea MondaDirector of L'Osservatore Romano What is vocation? Before thinking about any religious or spiritual dimension,…
The April session of the Council of Cardinals began Monday in the presence of Pope Francis. The last one took place in February and saw the participation of three women who offered the cardinals and the Pontiff a contribution on the theme of the role of women in the Church. By Vatican News Tuesday April…
Vatican news April 15 marks the start of the April working session of the C9 – Council of Cardinals, in the presence of Pope Francis. By Vatican News A statement from the Holy See Press Office said the Council of Cardinals, known as the C9, held the first meeting of this session in the presence…
Vatican news The Vicar General of the Diocese of Rome succeeds Cardinal Mauro Piacenza at the head of the Apostolic Penitentiary. By Vatican News Pope Francis on Saturday named Cardinal Angelo De Donatis, his vicar general for the diocese of Rome, as his new major penitentiary. He succeeds Cardinal Mauro Piacenza, who has held the…