In a lecture at the Catholic University of Lublin, the Vatican Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations describes the Holy See’s diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts, promote religious freedom and human rights , helping migrants, taking care of the common home and countering harmful ideologies and ideologies. the “throwaway culture”. By Salvatore Cernuzio…
Vatican news Pope Francis leads Synod members and participants in a service of penance, expressing shame for our sins and seeking forgiveness from God and those we have harmed. By Christopher Wells During a penitential service marked by testimonies from those wounded by abuse, war and lack of charity, Pope Francis asked for forgiveness from…
Vatican news In a published address to the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, Pope Francis underlines the need to consider the human and ethical dimensions of scientific and technological progress. By Christopher Wells As the Pontifical Academy of Sciences prepares to discuss humanity’s “profound impacts” on creation and advances in artificial intelligence, Pope Francis urged its…
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…