Vatican news Ahead of the opening conference of the Rimini Meeting, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, speaks to Vatican News about the “small hopes” in the Holy Land that prevent us from resigning ourselves to violence. By Benedetta Capelli – Rimini “We cannot talk about peace at this time.” These words of Cardinal…
Vatican news Addressing a delegation from the Afghan Community Association in Italy, Pope Francis reiterated that religion must never be used to incite hatred and violence. By Lisa Zengarini “No one may invoke the name of God to foment contempt, hatred and violence towards others.” Pope Francis strongly reaffirmed this position on Wednesday during his…
Vatican news Father Stefano Luca OFMCap, speaks of the significance of the first pastoral visit of the Apostolic Vicar of Southern Arabia to St. Francis Church at the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi. By the Communications Office of the Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia The first pastoral visit of the Apostolic Vicar of Southern Arabia…
Vatican news European Union bishops issue statement saying Turkey's decision to transform the former Byzantine Church of St. Savior in Chora into a mosque “further dilutes the historical roots of the Christian presence in the country.” By Vatican News The Commission of Bishops' Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) has expressed its regret over the…
The Prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue publishes a message of greetings to Buddhists on the occasion of the commemoration of Vesak, the most important Buddhist holiday. By Linda Bordoni Sending greetings to Buddhists on the occasion of Vesak, Cardinal Ayuso highlighted the shared responsibility of Christians and Buddhists in promoting peace, reconciliation and…
Vatican news Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, was in Jerusalem from April 12 to 18, in his capacity as president of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association. During his visit, he participated in formal meetings and meetings with local Christian communities. By Roberto Cetera Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, was in…
Vatican news In a wide-ranging interview with Vatican News, Cardinal Ignatius Suharyo Hardjoatmodjo of Jakarta, Indonesia, looks forward to Pope Francis’ arrival in September, discusses his small Catholic flock on the largest Muslim country, coexistence among religions, and the witness of Asian Christians. By Deborah Castellano Lubov This September, marking his 45th Apostolic Journey abroad,…
Vatican news Here we are at the last episode of our visit to Sri Lanka with the MAGIS Foundation. What emerges is a vital Church, fighting for complete religious freedom and still awaiting answers about the 2019 Easter attacks, while struggling to overcome lingering clericalism within its ranks. By Antonella Palermo – Negombo (Sri Lanka)…
The Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue announces the holding of the third Christian-Taoist dialogue in Hong Kong from March 11 to 13. By Vatican News Christians and Taoists are expected to meet in Hong Kong next week to continue dialogue between the two religious traditions. According to a press release from the Vatican Dicastery for Interreligious…