In a message for Sea Sunday, Cardinal Michael Czerny writes that sailors experience the “limitless beauty” of the seas, as well as their “physical, spiritual and social darkness.” By Joseph Tulloch On the second Sunday of July each year, the Catholic Church celebrates Sea Sunday, praying and defending the cause of sailors. Ahead of this…
Vatican news Elena Beccalli, who herself studied at the university, is the new rector of the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart of Milan By Vatican News For the first time in the history of the University of the Sacred Heart of Milan, a woman has been appointed rector. Elena Beccalli will take over on…
Vatican news As thousands of Venezuelans emigrate due to poverty or violence, the Church continues its mission by accompanying and bringing hope to those on the move. By Sr. Katleho Khang, SNJM Human mobility due to migration is one of the most important social phenomena of the 21st century. This reality is true in Venezuela,…
Around twenty theologians from around the world arrived in Rome to begin work on the Instrumentum laboris for the second session of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops. By Vatican News With the document Around October 2024 sent last December to all the bishops of the world, the General Secretariat of…
Vatican news As the Apostolic Administration of Estonia prepares to celebrate its centenary this year, Archbishop Philippe Jourdan recalls the challenges his flock endured during several decades of Soviet rule and the hopes Catholics have for the future of their Church. By Devin Watkins “A hundred years may not seem like a lot for a…
Vatican news “In our rapidly changing world, we must celebrate the incredible work of dedicated nuns and empower them to continue moving forward. » Sister Jane Wakahiu is a true woman of hope, not only for Catholic sisters, but for all those who strive to make a difference in the world. By Sr. Roselyne Wambani…
As an interfaith symposium on palliative care concludes in Toronto, Canada, an official from the Pontifical Academy for Life highlights the need for a broad, international perspective on the moral, ethical, practical and spiritual dimensions of care end of life. . By Christopher Wells and Linda Bordoni Pope Francis sends a message of hope to…
The Holy See Press Office reports that the preliminary canonical investigation into an anonymous accusation against Canadian Cardinal Gérald Lacroix, Archbishop of Quebec, found “no act constituting misconduct or abuse” and therefore ” no other canonical procedure is provided.” By Vatican News The Holy See Press Office issued a statement on May 21 regarding the…
The Vatican Secretary of State will represent the Pope at the end of a pilgrimage of Ukrainian Catholics of the Latin rite to Ukraine. By Vatican News Pope Francis has named Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin as papal legate for a celebration taking place during the annual pilgrimage of Latin-rite Ukrainian Catholics to…
The Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith responds to journalists on the “Medjugorje case” during the press conference presenting the new standards for the discernment of alleged supernatural phenomena. By L'Osservatore Romano “Regarding Medjugorje, no conclusion has yet been reached, but with these guidelines we believe it will be easier to…