Vatican news Pope Francis sends blessings, prayers and encouragement to the Rwandan Church for its Eucharistic Congress, emphasizing hope and peace through the Eucharist. By Francesca Merlo In a message signed by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, Pope Francis encouraged the work of participants in the Second National Eucharistic Congress, held in Rwanda from…
Vatican news Pope Francis encourages participants in the International Altar Server Pilgrimage to share Jesus’ Eucharistic love with those in need. By Lisa Zengarini In his speech to nearly 50,000 choirboys gathered in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis underlined the profound meaning of the motto chosen for the international event: “With you” (Is 41:10). This…
Vatican news In this interview with Vatican Radio, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle reflects on his experience at the Tenth National Eucharistic Congress in the United States and shares the message Pope Francis had for the participants. By Christopher Wells The National Eucharistic Congress in the United States was “a blessed experience for me,” Cardinal Luis…
The National Eucharistic Congress, held in the American city of Indianapolis, concluded with the celebration of Mass and a homily by Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, who called for a renewed commitment to Eucharistic and missionary conversion. By Vatican News Reflecting on the theme of the National Eucharistic Congress, taken from the Gospel of John, “Abide…
Vatican news The Apostolic Penitentiary, acting on the mandate of Pope Francis, is granting concessions of indulgence to participants in the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage and the National Eucharistic Congress, which will take place this summer in the United States as part of the National Eucharistic Renewal. By Christopher Wells Catholics participating this summer in the…