Vatican news Pope Francis named the Capuchin father. Roberto Pasolini, a biblical scholar who combines academics and pastoral activities among the marginalized, as the new preacher of the Papal Household. By Salvatore Cernuzio and Devin Watkins The Press Office of the Holy See announced on Saturday the appointment of the new preacher of the Papal…
Vatican news Pope Francis congratulates Latinists for the protection of a great heritage in a message sent on the occasion of the presentation of the “Pontifical Academies Prize 2023”. Deborah Castellano Lubov “We honor the research, passion and dedication of young researchers who have chosen to devote their intellectual efforts and their love of knowledge…
Vatican news In a video message addressed to the Pontifical Faculty of Theology ‘St. John the Evangelist’ in Sicily, Pope Francis encourages theologians to let faith, dialogue and compassion fuel their efforts “to make the charity of Christ shine.” Deborah Castellano Lubov “Promote a theology which, from the top of the Cross and on its…
Vatican news Pope Francis welcomes the members of the “Guardia di Finanza” on the occasion of their 250th anniversary and thanks them for the historic and ongoing commitment of the institution to the economic and financial security of Italy. By Linda Bordoni Reflecting on their motto, “Nella tradizione, il futuro” (In tradition, the future), Pope…
Vatican news Pope Francis held a private audience with Beniamino Zuncheddu, the Italian shepherd from Sardinia who spent 33 years in prison for allegedly murdering three people in 1991 but was acquitted in January. By Vatican News The audience with the Pope took place in the library of the Apostolic Palace. Beniamino Zuncheddu, arrested in…
Speaking to Vatican media on the sidelines of a roundtable on peace at the Rimini meeting, the president of the Pontifical Academy for Life reflects on the role of Christians as peacemakers and underlines the need for spiritual conversion to build peace in a war-torn world. By Massimiliano Menichetti and Andrea De Angelis – Rimini…
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 Pope Francis thanks Catholics in the Italian city of Rimini for praying the rosary each month in their town square and urges Christians to spread the Gospel of peace, even when faced with persecution. By Devin Watkins For ten years, Catholics have gathered in Rimini, in northern Italy, on the 20th of each…
Vatican news Following a series of recent detentions, the Nicaraguan government is exiling seven priests, sending them to Rome. VATICAN NEWS Among the priests detained in Nicaragua, seven were exiled this Wednesday, August 7, and sent to Rome, where they arrived Thursday afternoon. They are Víctor Godoy, Jairo Pravia, Silvio Romero, Edgar Sacasa, Harvin Torres,…
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…