The Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith sends a letter, approved by the Pope, to the Cardinal Bishop of Como granting the “nulla osta” regarding the spiritual experiences at the Shrine of Maccio. Vatican News The entry into force of the new Norms for the discernment of supposedly supernatural phenomena has…
Based on the new norms on the alleged apparitions, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has published its decision on the spiritual fruits deriving from the alleged apparitions to Cosimo Fragomeni in Calabria. Vatican News “In the secularized world in which we live, in which so many people spend their lives without any…
On the basis of new norms, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF) has expressed its positive opinion regarding the devotion to Our Lady of Montichiari in northern Italy. This approval is transmitted through a letter addressed to Archbishop Pierantonio Tremolada, with the approval of Pope Francis. Vatican News The Dicastery for the…
The Dicastery for Christian Unity presents a new study document that reviews the ongoing ecumenical dialogue regarding the role of the Pope and the exercise of the Petrine ministry. Vatican News The Bishop of Rome is a document of the Dicastery for Christian Unity which brings together the fruits of ecumenical dialogues on the ministry…
The Prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue publishes a message of greetings to Buddhists on the occasion of the commemoration of Vesak, the most important Buddhist holiday. By Linda Bordoni Sending greetings to Buddhists on the occasion of Vesak, Cardinal Ayuso highlighted the shared responsibility of Christians and Buddhists in promoting peace, reconciliation and…
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,…
Vatican news In his greetings shared with participants in the Fourth World Gathering of the World Christian Forum held in Accra, Ghana, Pope Francis encourages everyone to deepen their faith and revitalize brotherly love, reflecting the unity to which Christians are called when discussing the challenges they face. the global Christian community. By Thaddeus Jones…
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…
The Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue announces the holding of the third Christian-Taoist dialogue in Hong Kong from March 11 to 13. By Vatican News Christians and Taoists are expected to meet in Hong Kong next week to continue dialogue between the two religious traditions. According to a press release from the Vatican Dicastery for Interreligious…