Pope Francis at Vigil: We are here as beggars of God’s mercy

Pope Francis at Vigil: We are here as beggars of God’s mercy

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…

Pope highlights human dignity in address to Academy of Sciences

Pope highlights human dignity in address to Academy of Sciences

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…

Vatican Museums: Learning to care for creation through play

Vatican Museums: Learning to care for creation through play

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…

Pope’s September prayer intention: For the cry of the earth

Pope’s September prayer intention: For the cry of the earth

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: “Recalibrate” efforts toward sustainable development

Holy See: “Recalibrate” efforts toward sustainable development

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…

Holy See urges debt cancellation for small poor island nations

Holy See urges debt cancellation for small poor island nations

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…

Academics gather in the Vatican for International Meeting of Sense

Academics gather in the Vatican for International Meeting of Sense

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…

Global experts and leaders convene for Vatican climate summit

Global experts and leaders convene for Vatican climate summit

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…