An original and captivating tour is now available for families with children, offering a pleasant two-hour experience in the magnificent natural setting of the Pope’s Gardens. This initiative, entitled “Capture Nature”, is a new addition to the Vatican Museums’ family activities, promoting the appreciation of nature, art and the protection of creation. By Paolo Ondarza…
Vatican news In a video message accompanying his prayer intention for September, Pope Francis prays that “each of us may listen with our hearts to the cry of the earth and of the victims of environmental disasters and climate change, committing ourselves personally to taking care of the world in which we live.” By Christopher…
Holy See Permanent Observer speaks at UN on September ‘Summit of the Future’: ‘A pivotal moment to reaffirm the fundamental principles of the international community’ Vatican News The adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, Pope Francis told the United Nations General Assembly in 2015, is “an important sign of hope.” The Permanent Observer…
Vatican news Pope Francis will receive Al Gore, the former vice president of the United States, in a private audience on Friday. By a Vatican News reporter Pope Francis met Friday with former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, who is in Rome for a three-day summit sponsored by his “Climate Reality Project.” According to a…
Vatican news Pope Francis meets with chief executives and employees of major companies and banks, urging them to employ the poor and young people in their businesses. By Joseph Tulloch On Saturday morning, Pope Francis met with a group of chief executives and employees of major companies and banks at the Vatican. His guests were…
Addressing the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States in Antigua and Barbuda, Vatican representative Msgr. Robert Murphy calls on developed countries to cancel their debt to support their resilience and development in the face of climate and environmental crises. By Lisa Zengarini The Holy See has called for increased efforts by developed countries…
Scholas Occurrentes and the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean are organizing the International Meeting of Meaning, bringing together leading researchers and young people to the Vatican, May 21-23, to discuss some of the most important issues of our era. By Lisa Zengarini A host of world-renowned university rectors, renowned academics, cultural figures…
Scientists, regional and local leaders and experts from universities around the world gather at the Vatican for a summit titled “From the Climate Crisis to Climate Resilience,” organized by the Pontifical Academy of Sciences and the Pontifical Academy of Sciences. social Sciences. By Thaddeus Jones Experts and leaders from around the world are gathering at…
Vatican news On the occasion of World Earth Day 2024, Pope Francis reminds everyone of our duty to protect the planet and safeguard peace. By Lisa Zengarini As the world has marked it Earth Day On Monday, April 22, Pope Francis reiterated his urgent call for bold action for our common home and for world…