Cardinal Zenari: In Syria, the bomb of poverty is killing hope

Cardinal Zenari: In Syria, the bomb of poverty is killing hope

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…

Pope recalls Archbishop Treanor’s ‘devout and faithful’ service

Pope recalls Archbishop Treanor’s ‘devout and faithful’ service

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…

Pope Francis invokes Mary for the peace that comes from Christ

Pope Francis invokes Mary for the peace that comes from Christ

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,…

Archbishop Gallagher: In a world cloaked in darkness, let’s be builders of peace

Archbishop Gallagher: In a world cloaked in darkness, let’s be builders of peace

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…

Pope at Easter Vigil: ‘With Jesus no tomb will suppress the joy of life’

Pope at Easter Vigil: ‘With Jesus no tomb will suppress the joy of life’

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…