Vatican news Pope Francis addresses members of four religious congregations as they hold their general chapters in Rome and urges them to focus on discernment, ongoing formation and promoting a spirit of charity. By Francesca Merlo Pope Francis met on Monday with the leaders of four religious congregations, which are holding their general chapters in…
Trucks loaded with clothing, medicine and food – including tuna – begin leaving the Ukrainian Basilica of Holy Wisdom in Rome for Ukraine, with shipping and distribution overseen by Cardinal Krajewski, the papal chaplain. By Vatican News Even during the summer, the pope’s charitable efforts continue in support of Ukraine, a country he has long…
Le Denier de Saint-Pierre publishes its annual information report for the 2023 financial year: compared to 2022, donations have increased by almost five million euros. By Antonella Palermo In 2023, the income from the Fund of the Pence of Saint-Pierre, intended to meet the needs of the universal Church and to support numerous initiatives in…
Pope Francis receives in audience Fra' John Dunlap, Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta at the Vatican. By Vatican News Pope Francis' audience Thursday morning with Fra' John Dunlap, Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, lasted 25 minutes and focused on the humanitarian work carried out by the Order…
Vatican news Caritas Indonesia, known locally as Karina KWI, reaffirms its commitment to promoting the “Church of the Poor” during its 18th anniversary celebrations. By Mathias Hariyadi, LiCAS News The event included a mass attended by Indonesian bishops, potential donors and representatives of groups that have benefited from the agency's aid. Known for delivering emergency…
Following the solemn indiction of Jubilee 2025 by Pope Francis last week, the Apostolic Penitentiary has issued a decree which specifies the details of the indulgences that will be granted during the Holy Year. By Christopher Wells The Catholic faithful will have several ways to obtain the jubilee indulgence for the Holy Year 2025, according…