Vatican news Pope Francis offers Holy Mass for cardinals and bishops who have died in the past twelve months, reminding us that our remembrance of them becomes a prayer of intercession on their behalf. By Christopher Wells Pope Francis celebrated Mass Monday morning for the seven cardinals and more than 120 bishops who have died…
Full text of the homily by Mgr Timothy Costelloe, SDB, of Perth, during the mass for the memory of Saint Jerome, on the first day of the synodal retreat. By Mgr Timothy John Costelloe, SDB, Archbishop of Perth (Australia) It is certainly very appropriate, and we might even say it is a gift of Divine…
Cardinal Mario Zenari, Apostolic Nuncio in Syria, delivers a homily in which he shares the suffering of the Syrian people. By Massimiliano Menichetti Pope Francis often reminds the world of the plight of Syria, a country that today seems forgotten, forgotten. Cardinal Mario Zenari, a faithful witness to the light of Christ in Damascus and…
Vatican news Pope Francis sends a message of condolence on the death of Archbishop Noel Treanor, which was read out at the funeral in Belfast of the late Apostolic Nuncio to the European Union. By Antonella Palermo Pope Francis, in a message signed by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, expressed his gratitude for the…
Vatican news Pope Francis makes a special visit to the Basilica of Saint Mary Major for the liturgical commemoration of the dedication of the papal basilica, and prays for peace in our war-torn world. By Christopher Wells Every year, on the feast of its dedication, Santa Maria Maggiore becomes the scene of an impressive ceremony,…
The Vatican Secretary for Relations with States concludes his three-day visit to Croatia with a call to foster solidarity and be peacebuilders. By Adriana Masotti As part of his three-day visit to Croatia, the Vatican Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, presided over the mass on May 31 marking…
Vatican news During the Easter Holy Night vigil in St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis invites us to “lift our eyes” to Jesus, the God of life, and reminds us that in welcoming him no failure will bring us will condemn you to despair. By Lisa Zengarini Pope Francis presided over the traditional Easter Holy Night…